Governor John Bel Edwards is embarking on a week-long economic development mission to Israel today, taking with him a 24-person delegation. Edwards has meetings lined up with some of the nation’s top dignitaries.
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Edwards says they’ll meet with companies that have existing projects in Louisiana and they’ll discuss with government and industry leaders about other potential opportunities for Louisiana.

A teacher at Buckeye elementary school has been busted after deputies found wine in her classroom. 43-year-old Shannon Rene Beran faces a charge of alcohol possession on public school property. Witnesses also tell Rapides Parish deputies that Beran displayed odd behavior during car pickup duty, as she was moving slowly and awkwardly.

A local political pollster says he’s been impressed with the early voting numbers through three days of the week long period where voters can cast their ballot early. John Couvillon says national politics are driving the higher than normal turnout for a mid-term election, even though none of Louisiana’s House delegation is in jeopardy of losing his seat….
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Early voting concludes next Tuesday.

Still over a week away from the LSU-Alabama match-up and StubHub says the SEC showdown is the third highest selling college football game this season. Adam Budelli says Texas-Oklahoma is number one followed by…
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The lowest ticket price value on their website is $230.