9:30 LRN Newscast Nov 2

Today marks the beginning of a week of early voting for the November 16th run-off election.

cut  2 (30) “…I’m Matt Doyle”   

Set your clocks back an hour for Daylight Saving. Does the time change affect your health? LSU Health Sciences New Orleans Chief Cardiologist Dr. Frank Smart says in the spring when we lose an hour, they see more heart-related issues.

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Theresa Caputo, best known for her TLC’s Reality series The Long Island Medium, will be in the Bayou State tomorrow and Monday. While on tour she walks around the venue and does spontaneous readings. Caputo says she never knows what is going to happen each night and that’s part of the surprise.

Cut 3 (10)   “…find out.” 

She’s visiting and Shreveport and Baton Rouge.

If you’re looking for something to do with no LSU or Saints game this weekend the Louisiana Renaissance Festival in Hammond might fit the bill.  The festival marks its 20th year and Festival CEO Alvon Brumfield says it takes place rain, shine, or snow.

Cut 14 (11) “…to remain open.”

For more details go to larf-dot-org.  The festival runs each weekend through December 8th.