10:30 LRN Newscast

Today, we complete our look at the six major candidates for governor by hearing from Attorney General Jeff Landry. Teiko Foxx has more from the Republican from Acadiana…
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KLFY-TV in Lafayette is reporting the last Pearl Harbor survivor from Louisiana has passed away. Veteran Joe Richard died at his home in Sunset, two months after he turned 100 years old. Richard was 18-years-old when Japanese fighter planes dropped bombs on Pearl Harbor.

A week long early voting period for the October 14th primary begins tomorrow and it runs through next Saturday, except for Sunday. Secretary of State spokesperson John Tobler says early voting locations will be open from 8:30 AM to 6 PM….
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Traffic congestion should be eased at the I-10-Loyola exit in Kenner as the westbound flyover ramp from the interstate directly into the New Orleans Airport opened this morning. DOTD spokesperson Daniel Gitlin says motorists heading from New Orleans to the airport will avoid three traffic lights…
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The eastbound flyover ramp is expected to open in two weeks.