Fort Polk says one person is dead and three others injured from an early morning Army helicopter accident that occurred during training. Names have yet to be released and an investigation is underway.

Tonight is the second televised gubernatorial debate where candidates will try to sway voters as to why they should lead the state. Council for a Better Louisiana President Barry Erwin says tonight’s debate will focus on issues that have yet to receive a lot of attention during the campaign…
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The debate airs tonight at 7 on Louisiana Public Broadcasting.

SeatGeek says Sunday night’s Saints/Cowboys showdown is the hottest selling ticket of the week, and one of the five hottest-selling tickets of the year. Spokesperson Chris Leyden.
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The lowest-priced tickets are going for 150-dollars.

Baton Rouge Police arrested eight people who were allegedly waving stolen guns and assault rifles while filming a music video on a residential street. Two of the individuals taken into custody are juveniles. Sergeant L’Jean McKneely says officers responded to the area after receiving a call from a resident describing the scene of men toting weapons…
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McKneely says the weapons were loaded and functional during the filming.

Lafayette General Health and Ochsner Health System are joining forces to form what they say will be the largest comprehensive healthcare provider in the Gulf South. Lafayette General System President David Callecod says the merger will result in a 365-million dollar investment into the Acadiana area…
cut 15 (12) “…in the market”
Finalized paperwork on the merger is expected to be completed next spring.