Much of Louisiana is under a marginal risk for severe weather today. And State Climatologist Barry Keim says we’ll see a big change over the next 24 hours….
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Keim says then a strong cold front will move through and bring chilly temperatures to the Bayou State for Halloween. Cool temperatures will last through the weekend.

Tonight is expected to be the only televised debate between Republican challenger Eddie Rispone and Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards before the November 16th run-off. L-P-B will have the broadcast at 7 PM. UL-Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross believes the pressure is on Rispone who is trying to knock off an incumbent…
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The Louisiana Sheriff’s Association is getting the word out about a new app that can notify parents when a registered sex offender tries to reach out to their child through snapchat, texts, emails and even phone calls. It’s called OffenderWatch Safe Virtual Neighborhood and St. Charles Parish Sheriff Greg Champagne says the app has email addresses, cell numbers and social media accounts for hundreds of thousands of offenders…
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OffenderWatch Safe Virtual Neighborhood costs nine-dollars a year.

New research indicates teen suicide rates are up 87 percent over the last decade, with LGBTQ teens being the most at risk for suicide attempts. Researcher at Trust for America’s Health Rhea Farberman says the sudden spike warrants attention to the issue.
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Farberman says there are dozens of programs that have proved to be successful in suicide prevention and they needed to be expanded.