At this hour, Senator John Kennedy will discuss with the media US Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Kevin Barnhart speaks with UL Lafayette Poli-Sci professor Pearson Cross on what to expect.
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A resolution to denounce the October 6th Draq Queen Story Time event at the main branch of the Lafayette Public Library failed to pass last night. The Lafayette City-Parish Council voted on the measure after hearing from dozen speakers who were for and against the controversial event.

Louisiana has the second highest rate of females killed by men in the United States according to a report from the Violence Policy Center. The Bayou State has seen its rate rise five consecutive years. V-P-C Legislative Director Kristen Rand says there’s a number of factors that go into the state’s high rate, but one in particular stands out.
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Advocates hope new legislation requiring convicted abusers and those who are the subject of a protective order to give up their guns to local law enforcement can impact these numbers.

Research from Accountemps finds that when workers are allowed to listen to music at work, it can lead to more production. Workplace expert Carrie Lewis says music can reduce anxiety and block out outside distractions, but remember not everyone might like your music…
cut 11 (12) “…your coworkers”