State Police say a man wanted in connection with the murder of his girlfriend in Baton Rouge was killed in a shootout with with deputies last night. Col Mike Edmonson says 48-year-old Terrell Walker allegedly shot his girlfriend in a vehicle then dumped her into the street before he fled. Edmonson says a manhunt then began..:
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30-year-old April Peck is identified as the victim. State Police is handling the officer involved shooting investigation.

Early voting is underway and Election Day is less than two weeks away, so candidates are campaigning in full swing. UL-Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says the US Senate and two Congressional elections have been relatively quiet..:
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Early voting runs through December 3rd.

A tornado watch is in effect until five o’ clock for much of Louisiana. Shreveport, Monroe, Alexandria and Lake Charles are all covered by the watch box. State Climatologist Barry Keim says the severe weather threat will continue into tonight and tomorrow…:
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He says there is potential with this system to produce about one to three inches of rain across the state.

Officials with the Louisiana Lottery say the big $420 million dollar Powerball jackpot was hit in Tennessee by 1 ticket. The prize now goes back down to $40 million dollars for Wednesday’s drawing.