Governor Jindal laid out his plans for rebuilding US military strength today in Washington, D.C. Eric Gill has more…

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A Houma man is dead after a boating accident Sunday in st. Mary Parish on the Intracoastal Waterway involving a father and son…

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That’s LDWF spokesman Adam Einck who ways 64 year-old Wallace Bailey Sr. survived, but the body of his son; 38 year-old Wallace Bailey Jr. was recovered this morning.

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The latest Louisiana Senate race poll from CBS News at the New York Times shows a 47 to 41 percent lead for Repbublican Congessman Bill Cassidy over Senator Mary Landrieu. However, ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says he fully expects poll numbers to adjust right AFTER the primary…

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At this time there are about 12 percent of voters who are undecided.

A Baton Rouge man is in jail on murder charges for allegedly killing someone over a cell phone. When the victim – 24-year-old Hancy Sanchez – tried to get his cell phone back…

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That’s East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office Spokesperson Casey Rayborn Hicks, who says 18 year-old James Milles was booked on several charges; incling first-degree murder.

A statewide survey conducted by CBS News and the New York Times shows Republican US Representative Bill Cassidy with a six percentage point lead over Democratic incumbent Mary Landrieu in the US Senate race. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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A TV station in Baton Rouge is reporting a horse fell on top of West Feliciana Parish Sheriff Austin Daniel at the Angola Prison rodeo on Sunday. They say as a result the sheriff suffered four broken ribs, a punctured lunch and a broken collarbone. A family member told the station Daniel is expected to make a full recovery, but it will take a long time.

The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s office says an 18-year-old is in jail on murder charges for allegedly killing someone over a cell phone. Spokeswoman Casey Rayborn Hicks says they received a call last night where the victim, 24-year-old Hancy Sanchez, is reported to have been approached by a man who asked to use his cell phone…:
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That’s when the witness reported 18-year-old James Mills shot Sanchez in the head. The suspect is charged with first degree murder.

LSU head coach Les Miles held his weekly press conference today with reporters and said the spot for starting QB is once again between Brandon Harris and Anthony Jennings but they won’t decide until later in the week who will hit the field first in Florida Saturday. Harris left the Auburn game with a boot on his foot but Miles says Brandon will practice today.

Governor Bobby Jindal outlined his ideas for rebuilding US military strength today in a speech at the American Enterprise Institute in Washington D.c. He thinks we should return to the 2011 budget proposed by former Defense Secretary Robert Gates…:
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He says a bolstered military will lessen the threats by groups around the world, like ISIS.

Shreveport Police says they are investigating a fatal hit and run that was reported around 5am this morning on North Market Street just north of the Highway 1 split. They say a female victim was found lying on the side of the road after witnesses said she was hit by a car. The woman is not being identified at this time.

A statewide survey conducted by CBS News and the New York Times shows Republican US Representative Bill Cassidy leading Democratic Senator Mary Landrieu 47-to-41 percent in a head-to-head match-up. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says we are seeing more and more Senate race polls that have Cassidy with a slight lead..:

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He says it’s not a surprise that 12 percent of those surveyed aren’t sure who they will vote for yet because while from different parties, Cassidy and Landrieu agree on a lot of issues.

The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says the body of a Houma man has been found after a boating accident in St. Mary Parish yesterday. Spokesman Adam Einck says a father and son were traveling in the Intracoastal Waterway 9AM Sunday…:
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He says 64-year-old Wallace Bailey Sr. was pulled from the water by witnesses but his 38-year-old son, Bailey Jr., never resurfaced. His body was recovered this morning.

Today is the last day to register to vote in the November 4th election which Secretary of State Tom Schedler says is one of the biggest we’ve ever had in Louisiana…:
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You can register online a geauxvote.com.

The Shreveport Police Department says they are investigating a two-vehicle crash which claimed the life of a 35-year-old man on I-49. They say Elton Anderson was traveling south when his car hit a pickup and lost control. The victim was not restrained and was ejected and thrown over the interstate barrier falling about 30 feet. Anderson was pronounced dead at a local hospital.

The Department of Health and Hospitals made a flier for Louisiana schools with information about the Ebola virus. Scott Carwile reports:
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If you want to be able to cast a ballot for the November 4th election then you need to be registered to vote by close of business today. Secretary of State Tom Schedler says this is a crucial election and there’s a very important step to take after you register…:
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You can easily register online anytime at geauxvote.com. Geaux spelled the Cajun way.

Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell is asking for answers from SWEPCO concerning their ability to deal with widespread outages during severe weather. Campbell says recent outages in northwest Louisiana have him troubled especially with winter right around the corner…:
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Campbell plans to request the authority to conduct a thorough investigation of SWEPCO’s ability to provide electricity during bad weather.

Governor Bobby Jindal is speaking at this hour at the American Enterprise Institute in Washington DC as he continues to make appearances across the country. The talk today is about the rebuilding of the United States military strength and he plans to give a similar speech tomorrow at The Citadel in South Carolina. As for whether or not he plans to run for President in 2016 Jindal says he won’t make an announcement until after the November elections.

Looks like it’s gonna be a long season for the Purple and Gold Nation as LSU is now 0-2 in the SEC. Jeff Palermo reports…:
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This week, the state Department of Health and Hospitals is providing a flyer to Louisiana schools to inform parents about the Ebola virus. DHH spokesperson Olivia Watkins says parents will recieve the information directly from the school district. She says, if you’d like to read the flyer, it’s available on their webpage…

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Watkins says says they will be sharing as much information about Ebola with the public as possible.

Rumors of a presidential run surround Governor Jindal as he continues to make appearances across the country. Today he’s in Washington D.C. to give a speech at the American Enterprise Institute. Jindal says not to expect an announcement until after the November elections…

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Many feel the governor is heavily leaning toward a presidential run.

Today is the last day to register to vote for the important November 4th election in Louisiana. Michelle Southern reports.

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Gas prices remain steady across the state. The statewide average price for a gallon of regular gasoline is $3.11, 17-cents below the national average. Many stations across the state are reporting prices well below $3 a gallon.

Rumors of a presidential bid persist around Governor Bobby Jindal as he continues to make appearances across the country. Jindal has said he will not make an announcement until after the November elections. Although many people feel he is leaning towards a presidential run, Jindal says he still has more he wants to accomplish in the state before his term as governor is up…

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Today, the governor will give a speech about rebuilding America’s military strength at the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, DC.

Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell wants an independent review of SWEPCO’s ability to maintain service during severe weather. SWEPCO reported as many as 35,000 resident were left without power due to thunderstorm activity last week that contained winds up to 60 miles per hour. Campbell says the PSC regulates several electric companies…

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Campbell says this is the second time in three months weather has caused widespread outages for SWEPCO customers and he wants answers.

This week, the state Department of Health and Hospitals is providing a flyer to Louisiana schools to inform parents about the Ebola virus. Scott Carwile has more…

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Today is the last day to register to vote for the upcoming election. This deadline is for citizens who have never registered to vote as well as voters who would like to make changes to their registration. You can register to vote online at geauxvote-dot-com, with geaux spelled the cajun way. The election is November 4th.

Today is the last day to register to vote for the upcoming November 4th election and Secretary of State Tom Schedler is urging Louisianians to make sure they can cast a ballot. He says this is one of the largest elections ever as far as offices up for grabs…

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He says this deadline is for citizens who have never registered to vote as well as voters who would like to make changes to their registration.

Governor Bobby Jindal continues to make appearances across the country as everyone wonders whether or not he will run for president in 2016. Today, the governor will give a speech about rebuilding America’s military strength at the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, DC. Jindal says, as he’s traveled across the country, he gets a sense that people want a major change of direction in the nation’s capital…

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Jindal plans to give a similar speech tomorrow at The Citadel in South Carolina.

Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell wants an independent review of SWEPCO’s ability to maintain service during severe weather. Officials with SWEPCO reported widespread power outages due to a thunderstorm that traveled through the area late last week. Campbell says this is the second time in three months weather has caused widespread outages for SWEPCO customers and he wants answers…

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SWEPCO reported as many as 35,000 resident were left without power due to thunderstorm activity last week.

This week, the state Department of Health and Hospitals is providing a flyer to Louisiana schools to inform parents about the Ebola virus. DHH spokesperson Olivia Watkins says a lot of the social media rumors about Ebola are being spread by young people. She says DHH wanted to make sure parents had accurate up to date information…

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Parents will recieve the information directly from the school district. The flyer is also available on the DHH webpage.