Early voting is underway and Election Day is quickly approaching. Emelie Gunn has more on what this means for the US Senate and two Congressional races
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The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center says there’s an enhanced threat for severe weather for the northern half of the state today. There’s also a chance for severe weather in south Louisiana. The chance for severe weather will continue into tomorrow for much of the state. Damaging winds are possible with these storms.

Two people are dead and several injured following a shootout in Baton Rouge. State Police Col. Mike Edmonson says last night police responded to a shooting on Essen Lane. He says 48-year-old Terrell Walker allegedly shot his girlfriend, 30-year-old April Peck, multiple times while sitting in a car and then pushed her out of the vehicle.
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Edmsonson says Walker was eventually killed during a shootout with East Baton Rouge Sheriff deputies.

Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says they have a tool on their website to help consumers compare rates for auto and homeowners insurance. Donelon says if you’re planning to make changes with your auto insurance, make sure you have more than just liability coverage….
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