11:30 am Newscast

In college action, Lafayette hosts the Sun Belt Conference Football Championship.  The Cajuns take on Marshall for all the marbles tonight at 6:30.

It was a big night last night in High School football across Louisiana. In semi-final action, Sterlington beat Jena 48 to 14.  It was ED White over Leesville 41 to 13.  It was a close one as Edna Karr took down Catholic High 21 to 19, Central upset Neville 17 to 13. And Alexandria Senior High is headed to the Dome for the first time to play for their first state championship.

 

Today is Election Day in Louisiana, as voters will be deciding on four constitutional amendments. The First would increase the number of people on the state Judiciary Commissions from nine to 14. Those against it say it would politicize the process with five additional members being appointed by the legislature. Public Affairs Research Council president Steven Procoppio.

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Parts of the state have been under cold weather advisories this week.  Andrew Greenstein explains what that means.
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In St. Martin Parish the Sheriff’s Office has broken ground on a three million dollar training facility to help train law enforcement from across the state.  Major Ginny Higgins…
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The facility is set to open next October.