The murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, along with the deadly shootings of two Democratic lawmakers in Minnesota this summer, underscore the very tense political climate engulfing this nation. ULM political science professor Joshua Stockley says if the political heat in this country is ever going to be turned down, the best person to start that process is the man at the very top.

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Louisiana ranks at or near the top among all states in the prevalence of sexually transmitted illness. Dr. Andrea Giamalva (jee-ah-MAHL-vah), the chief medical officer at Experity, says reasons include stigma and limited routine screening.

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The Secretary of State’s Office is beginning an education campaign to inform voters about next April’s closed party primaries. Jeff Palermo has the story.

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Pro football experts have said throughout the offseason that Saints aren’t going anywhere this season. While that remains to be seen on the field; off the field, we can now say with 100-percent confidence that the Saints really aren’t going anywhere. The team is signing a new lease that will keep it in the Superdome for at least another decade.