9:30 LRN Newscast

Qualifying for the statewide elections opens next week but are voters showing interest in the races? JMC Analytics and Polling pollster John Couvillon believe interest will grow as we get closer to the October 14th primary.

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Early voting is scheduled from September 30th through October 7th. The primary election is set for October 14th.

29 percent of motorists in Louisiana with State Farm are about to see a rate increase on their premiums. State Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon believes other auto insurers will increase their premiums also…

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In 2020, State Farm lowered rates by almost ten percent and rates increased in 2021 by four percent. Donelon suggests auto policyholder price compare rates and coverage.

The Louisiana Lottery reports record profits for the fiscal year 2023. Brooke Thorington has the winning numbers…

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A Ville Platte Deputy City Marshall and one other person were killed and another person was critically injured in a shoot-out in Ville Platte Monday night. Authorities say the shooting occurred when law enforcement in the 100 block of West Beauregard Street around 8:30 p.m.  The Deputy Marshall has been identified as Barry Giglio. The investigation is ongoing.