07:30 Newscast November 20, 2015

In the final day before the runoff election, the two candidates for governor are making their last pitch to voters. Democrat Representative John Bel Edwards says his message to voters is that this election isn’t about party, but about working together to fix the state’s problems.

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Polls heading into Saturday’s election show Republican Senator David Vitter trailing his opponent. Vitter says before the polls close, he hopes to sway undecided voters in his direction…

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The Lt. Governor and Attorney General races will also be on Saturday’s ballot. Secretary of State Tom Schedler says there are also local races on the ballot that will affect voter turnout…

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Polls will be open from 7AM to 8PM Saturday.

The City of Natchitoches officially kicks off their Christmas Festival season tomorrow with its “Turn on the Holidays” event. Entertainment, shopping and food vendors will be showcased throughout the day, then that evening, hundreds of thousands of Christmas lights will illuminate the Natchitoches Historic Landmark District. Mayor Lee Posey…

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Turn on the Holidays features live musical performances, amusements, and fireworks.

The State Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announces a rare fall red snapper season begins today. Assistant Secretary Randy Pausina expects the fall season to remain open through the rest of the year, but the weather will have an impact….

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The fall season was announced after it was determined Louisiana did not reach its maximum number of red fish harvested for 2015.