Outgoing Louisiana U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy says the Republican Party only has itself to blame for the losses it suffered during the mid-term elections. Jeff Palermo has the story.

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Jamie Davis has had a week to reflect on a U.S. Senate campaign that came up just short. Expected to lose by double-digits, Davis lost to Julia Letlow by only two percentage points. Davis on beginning election day up by almost 36-thousand votes after early voting…

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Construction is finally underway on a Buc-ee’s travel center in Lafayette. The 82-million-dollar development is located off the Louisiana Avenue exit on Interstate 10. Lafayette Economic Development Authority President Mandi Mitchell says Buc-ee’s has been interested in bringing one of its mega-sized travel centers to south Louisiana for several years.

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Mitchell expects the Buc-ee’s to open in February 2028.

Today is Veterans Day. Louisiana V-A Secretary Charlton Meginley says it’s a day when we celebrate former military personnel who fought to protect our freedoms.

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There are Veterans Day events across the state today. No matter where you are, McGinley says it’s important to take time to honor those who’ve served.