13:30 LRN Newscast October 24th

Early voting begins tomorrow for the November 8th election. The top two items on the ballot are the Presidential and the US Senate races. Republican Senate candidate John Kennedy admits voters are not paying attention to the Senate race because of Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton…
cut 7 (10) “….very unusual”
Some analysts say the attention of the Senate race will increase after the November 8th primary.

The Pegasus Equine Guardian Association objects to Fort Polk’s plans to re-locate 750 wild horses from the army base to other places like sanctuaries. PEGA President Amy Hanchey says these horses have been roaming this land for nearly a century…
cut 4 (11) “…at this time”
Fort Polk says removing the horses is for the safety of the soldiers and the animals.

Louisiana 4th Congressional district race has been light on the negative TV ads. Don Molino has the story….
CUT 1 (30) “I’m Don Molino”

Basketball Hall of Famer and former LSU star Shaquille O’ Neal has signed a deal to become the global spokesman for Krispy Kreme’s Orginal Glazed doughnut. He’s also purchased a franchise in Atlanta. Shaq has been outspoken for his love of Krispy Kreme’s doughnuts in the media and social media.