Coastal parishes have reached a $100 million settlement with one of the oil and gas companies accused of causing damage and land loss along the coast. Attorney John Carmouche calls the settlement with Freeport McMoRan Inc. a huge victory.
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The settlement requires the approval of 12 coastal parish governments.

The Saints defense has stepped up in back to back wins with Drew Brees sidelined. Defensive end Cam Jordan says Brees or no, they’re on a mission.

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The D has been particularly effective in the first halves of games, only allowing ten points in the last two contests.

Voters head to the polls October 12th to make their picks for the primary and the last two independent polls have shown a shakeup in the race with Eddie Rispone vaulting past Congressman Abraham. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says it’s likely thanks to a series of attack ads.

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The state party warned Republican candidates not to attack each other in the primary, because it would lead to another term for Democrat Edwards.
October is typically a quiet time for hurricane activity in Louisiana, and once we make it through Halloween, State Climatologist Barry Keim says expect things to get a lot quieter.
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Keim says the last two months of hurricane season are typically more active for the eastern portion of the Gulf of Mexico.