The one and only debate between Governor John Bel Edwards and Republican challenger Eddie Rispone will take place at seven o’clock on Louisiana Public Broadcasting stations. Edwards has criticized Rispone for not providing details on he plans to move the state forward. U-L Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says Rispone has the chance tonight…
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Rispone is expected to label the governor as a tax and spend liberal.

A new report finds adolescent suicide rates are up 87-percent over the last decade with L-G-B-T-Q teens among the highest risk groups. Researcher at Trust for America’s Health Rhea Farberman says the data finds 48-percent of gay, lesbian and bisexual adolescents considering or attempting suicide…
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The research suggests the rise is due to the stressors and pressures in a teen’s life.

There’s a marginal threat for severe weather today, but will it be gone in time for trick or treating. Kevin Barnhart has the story…
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The nation’s report card finds that Louisiana public school students rank near the bottom nationally in math and reading assessments. But there is a bright spot. Louisiana ranks number one in the nation for improvement in eighth-grade math. A separate report shows Louisiana ranks 49th on the ACT, down from 45 last year.