President Bill Clinton joins Senator Mary Landrieu in Baton Rouge today to rally support for her campaign. Both parties are sending “big guns” to the state for this Senate race. Republicans sent former presidential candidate Senator John McCain to campaign with Congressman Bill Cassidy last week. Political analyst Clancy Dubos says both parties know what is potentially at stake in this election…

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Clinton’s visit comes the day before the early voting period for the November 4th election begins.

Auto theft in Louisiana has dropped 48% since 2007, according to Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon. He credits the drop, in part, to improved technology that allows law enforcement to read license plates as vehicles drive down the street…

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Donelon says the license plate reader program has resulted in hundreds of apprehensions.

Customers at Chic-Fil-A locations in north Louisiana are now able to pay for orders with their phone. David Benson says it all starts with downloading the Chic-Fil-A app. Then, just load up whatever amount of money you wish on the app…

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He says you will simply hit the pay button, scan the account code, and the money is deducted from the account balance.

The LSU Tigers are back in the Top 25. The Bayou Bengals are ranked 24th in the AP poll, and 23rd in the coaches. LSU won easily on Saturday, 41-to-3 over the Kentucky Wildcats. LSU’s defense was outstanding on Saturday night, holding Kentucky to 217 total yards. Sophomore middle linebacker Kendell Beckwith led the way with nine tackles

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LSU hosts third ranked Ole Miss this Saturday. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:15PM.