Amid allegations of a rigged election by Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump, the Secretary of State assures voters there will be no fraud at the polls. Emelie Gunn has more…
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People should expect to see plenty of clowns, including the Clown Prince of Crime, on the street this Halloween. Halen Doughty has more…
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Governor John Bel Edwards addressed a variety of issues on this month’s edition of his call-in radio show, including everything from infrastructure to taxes. Jeff Palermo has more…
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Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump has said the November 8thelection has been rigged by the media and at the polls to favor Democrat Hillary Clinton. Republican Louisiana Secretary of State Tom Schedler calls Trumps comments irresponsible and says the polls are not rigged and every state is ready to go to carry out a fair election.
Schedler says in Louisiana, we haven’t had a problem with a voting machine count in decades. There have been rumors the Russians will hack into the system and alter votes, but Schedler says no voting machines are connected to the internet.
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Schedler says he is confident that the Presidential election will go off without any major problems and they have protections in place to protect against voter fraud.
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Fall weather is finally set to return to Louisiana, thanks to a cold front that will move through the state today. State climatologist Barry Keim says the cold front will also likely bring us some rain, which is much-needed given the drought-like conditions the state has been experiencing. But he says it probably won’t be enough to break out the rain boots.
Keim says once the rainfall moves through, fall weather will return. He says you’ll really feel the cool temperatures tomorrow.
Keim says by this weekend, it should start to feel more like autumn outside. He says it will be great weather for outdoor activities.
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Villains don’t stand a chance this Halloween, as super hero costumes are flying off the shelves. Manage of Spirit Halloween in Alexandria, Caitlyn Piacitelli, says even the girls are suiting up as Marvel and DC characters. She says the most popular costume this year is a more unconventional kind of hero.
Piacitelli says plenty of guys are stocking up on green hair to be Harley’s puddin’, Mr. J.
Spirit Halloween District Manager of Louisiana, Leah Miller, says all the characters from Suicide Squad have been hot sellers. She says Dead Pool and Star Wars have been as well, after those movies were also box office hits.
The Bayou State will need all the extra heroes on the street it can get this year, as there will likely be plenty of scary clowns walking around as well. Miller says the creepy clown craze in Louisiana hasn’t hurt clown mask sales at all.
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During Governor John Bel Edward’s monthly call-in show, he addressed several topics including a new Mississippi River bridge in Baton Rouge, the future of the film tax credit program, and coastal parish lawsuits against the oil and gas industry. Edwards says a new bridge is a huge priority for Baton Rouge, but it takes a lot of money to build a bridge.
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Edwards says the Transportation Task Force meeting today to discuss improvements in the Baton Rouge area.
Regarding the film tax incentive program, Edwards says he doesn’t think the $180 million cap that lawmakers placed on the program in 2015 as the problem. He says a lot of movie producers had concerns about Louisiana’s commitment to the future of the industry, and expects lawmakers will address those concerns in next year’s legislative session.
Edwards also touched on the lawsuits filed by several coastal parishes against the oil and gas industry for the destruction of the coast. He says he supports the suit because it’s not enough to say these companies create jobs and boost revenue if they’re expediting coastal erosion.
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he Ragin Cajuns look to snap a three-game losing streak on Saturday night when they visit Texas State. UL Lafayette is coming off a 24-0 loss to Appalachian State and Coach Mark Hudspeth says it’s obvious they have to figure out a way to put some points on the board….
UL Lafayette will face Texas State team that’s also struggling. The Bobcats have lost four of their last five games. They have also allowed 40 points points in five of their six games this season. Hudspeth says they’ve spent more time this week trying to improve the Cajuns…
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The Saints play in one of the most difficult venues for opposing teams in the NFL this Sunday when they visit the Kansas City Chiefs. Last year K-C was 6-2 at Arrowhead Stadium and this season they are 2-0. Saints Quarterback Drew Brees has yet to throw for over 300 yards in a game on the road this season, but knows New Orleans offense can be just as good on the road as it is at home if they execute…
Kansas City’s defense is led by Marcus Peters. who has five interceptions in five games this season. Last year, the former Washington standout had eight picks as a rookie. Brees says he’s well aware of the 23-year-old cornerback…