The Republican Party of Rapides (rap-EEDZ) Parish is asking the mayor of Pineville to resign immediately so that a special election can be held. Randy Wiggins, the chairman of the Republican Party of Rapides Parish, says while he would have no qualms about a current council member serving out the remainder of Rich Dupree’s term, that shouldn’t be the city’s choice.

Cut 11 (05) …in favor of.”

As for Mayor Dupree’s assertion that a special election would be too costly for the city, Wiggins says local business owners have agreed to pick up the tab.

The state is looking for a few good poll commissioners to work the November 5th election. Secretary of State Nancy Landry says if you sign up, be prepared to make a commitment.

Cut 8 (15) “…they’re assigned are.”

Poll commissioners in Louisiana earn 200 dollars.

Tired of the heat? Good news…a cold front moves across Louisiana today, bringing a welcome change after weeks of sweltering heat and humidity.

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Notification of high-speed police pursuits? In one community near Baton Rouge, there will soon be an app for that. The town council in Brusly (BROO-lee) has accepted a donation to launch an app to notify drivers of an oncoming pursuit. It starts with installing tracking software in nine patrol vehicles. This comes following the New Year’s Eve 2022 deaths of two Brusly High cheerleaders who were hit by a police officer who ran a red light during a pursuit.

Tired of the heat? Good news…a cold front moves across Louisiana today, bringing a welcome change after weeks of sweltering heat and humidity. Sean Richardson has more…

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The state is looking for a few good poll commissioners. Colleen Crain has the story…

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The Republican Party is urging the mayor of Pineville to step down immediately so that a special session could be held to fill the seat for the remainder of the term. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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A cold front will move across Louisiana today, bringing a welcome change in the weather after weeks of sweltering heat and humidity. LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says daytime highs, hovering in the upper 80s and low 90s, will drop into the 70s, with overnight lows dipping into the 50s in some areas.

Cut 4 (11) “…Tuesday night.”

For many Louisianans, the arrival of fall-like weather is a relief.  Keim says outdoor activities, from football games to family gatherings, will be much more comfortable in the cooler air.

Cut 5 (07) “…about the next week.”

Though it won’t be a long-lasting cold snap, Keim says the front is a reminder that autumn is approaching, and residents enjoy a few days of crisp, pleasant weather before the warmth inevitably returns.

Cut 6 (07) “…through the weekend.”

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Looking for some extra holiday cash? Why not become a poll commissioner! Secretary of State Nancy Landry says many of the current poll commissioners are looking to step aside and give way to others.

Cut 7 (11) “…take their place.”

Landry says if you do become a poll commissioner, be prepared to make a commitment.

Cut 8 (15) “…they’re assigned are.”

Furthermore, Landry says being a poll commissioner lets you learn a lot about the elections process in Louisiana.

Cut 9 (07)  “…system as well.”

Poll commissioners in Louisiana earn 200 dollars, which Landry points out can go a long way towards clearing out your Christmas shopping list.

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The Republican Party of Rapides (rap-EEDZ) Parish is asking the mayor of Pineville to resign immediately. Mayor Rich Dupree announced that he would resign amid reports of an inappropriate relationship with a city staffer. Dupree had originally set his resignation date for October 6th, but he later pushed that date back to October 20th so that the city could appoint a new mayor to serve the remainder of his term to save the city the cost of a special election. Randy Wiggins, the chairman of the Republican Party of Rapides Parish, says that choice really ought to be with the people of Pineville.

Cut 10 (11) “…step down now.”

Wiggins says while he would have no qualms about a current council member serving as mayor, that shouldn’t be the city’s choice.

Cut 11 (05) …in favor of.”

As for Mayor Dupree’s assertion that a special election would be too costly for the city, Wiggins says that part is taken care of.

Cut 12 (12) “…of an election.”

Mayor Dupree responded in a letter by saying any special election would favor those positioned for a head start, and those with fresh ideas are denied a fair opportunity to compete. The cutoff resignation date to trigger a special election is this Thursday, October 17th.

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Following a dreamy start to the season, the Saints have had a rude awakening. After winning their first two games in convincing fashion, the Saints have now dropped four in a row, including a 51-27 pasting by the Buccaneers at the Superdome Monday. Head Coach Dennis Allen says the team needs to right the ship fast.

Cut 13 (11)  “…it fixed fast.”

Coach Allen says in direct contrast to the first two games of the season where everything clicked, the last four games have exploited the team’s weaknesses, as evidenced by scores of missed tackles on Sunday.

Cut 14 (14) “…being too complicated.”

On Thursday night, the Saints welcome an old friend back to the Superdome: Sean Payton. Payton, as you probably know, coached the Saints from 2006 until 2021, winning Super Bowl 44 along the way. Allen says it will be a challenge coaching against a New Orleans institution.

Cut 15 (16) “…try to attack.”

The Saints will look to get back to their winning ways at the Superdome Thursday. Kickoff is at 7:15.

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What a difference a year makes when it comes to LSU’s defense. Ole Miss rolled up a school record 706 yard of offense against the Tigers last year, but they only reached the end zone twice last Saturday night. Coach Brian Kelly says the tackling was much better this time…

Cut 16 (16)   “…anytime”

Eighth-ranked LSU is at Arkansas this Saturday. Kelly is optimistic receiver CJ Daniels will return from a knee injury, while Chris Hilton is day-to-day with a leg injury. Freshman Trey-Dez Green caught a TD pass on Saturday and Kelly says they are moving the six-foot-seven pass catcher to wide receiver…

Cut 17 (13) “…moving forward”

LSU will face a 4-and-2 Arkansas team this Saturday. The Razorbacks were off this past weekend. The Hogs are third in the SEC in total offense as their former coach Bobby Petrino is back calling plays as offensive coordinator. Kelly says Petrino’s scheme is tough to prepare for…

Cut 18 (17)  “…offensively.”

If you want to vote in the presidential election and have not registered to vote, you’d better get a move on it. Tomorrow is the deadline to register online. Secretary of State Nancy Landry says registering online is easy.

Cut 6 (11) “…vote in Louisiana (2x).”

At this point, the only way to register to vote in the November 5th election is online. The deadline to register in person has expired.

The accolades keep coming for LSU as three players earn SEC Players of the Week honors. Sophomore linebacker Whit Weeks had a career-best 18 tackles, a sack and a forced fumble and was named SEC Defensive Player of the Week.

Cut 10 (10) “…pretty cool.”

Bradyn Swinson was named SEC Defensive Line player of the week, and Q-B Garrett Nussmeier is the league’s offensive player of the week

This hurricane season has produced 13 named storms, four tropical storms, and nine hurricanes, but it looks like the worst is over.  Sean Richardson has more.

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A new national report card shows that kids in Louisiana and across the nation are achieving nearly a failing grade when it comes to physical activity. Dr. Katie Spring at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center at LSU says kids need one hour of physical activity a day, and it by no means has to be hard-core.

Cut 13 (07) “…hit those recommendations.”

The massive construction project on I-20 in Bossier Parish enters its third and final phase, as traffic starts flowing on newly-built roadways. During construction, tractor-trailers have been prohibited from going through the construction zone, and DOTD Spokeswoman Erin Buchanan says that prohibition will remain in place for now.

Cut 9 (12)  “…areas along there.”

Buchanan says the project is still on track to be completed late next year.

It was a game that lived up to every syllable of its billing. LSU came back to beat Ole Miss, 29-26, in overtime. Coach Brian Kelly says it was the defense that gave them a chance to win…

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What does Governor Landry’s tax reform proposal mean for you? Colleen Crain helps to break it down.

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For the third year in a row, loggerhead sea turtle hatchlings have been found on Louisiana’s Chandeleur Islands. Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Project Manager Todd Baker says a total of 60 hatchlings emerged from two nests in 2024.

Cut 4 (08) “…turtles out there.”

Part of Governor Landry’s tax reform plan would reform the inventory tax and would eliminate the franchise tax. Tax attorney Sanders Colbert (COLE-bert) says those two taxes have been discouraging businesses from coming to the state.

Cut 12 (15) “…these property taxes.”

Lawmakers will convene in a special session to act on Landry’s sweeping proposal next month.

LSU fans couldn’t contain their excitement following the team’s 29-26 overtime win over Ole Miss. Fans stormed the field after Kyren Lacy caught the game-winning pass in overtime

Cut 16 (10)   “…Geaux Tigers!”

LSU has been fined 250-thousand dollars, which under SEC bylaws will go to Ole Miss.

Loggerhead sea turtle hatchlings have been found on Louisiana’s Chandeleur Islands for the third consecutive year. Sean Richardson has the story on the Chandeleur Island restoration project.

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If you’re looking for one of the spookiest places in the world to celebrate Halloween at, there’s one right here in the Pelican State. Myrtles Plantation in St. Francisville is ranked as the sixth spookiest place by Planet Cruise, which analyzed data from TripAdvisor to come up with its list. The spookiest place in the world, according to the rankings, is Mary Kings Close in Edinburgh, Scotland.

A big milestone for the massive I-20 construction project in Bossier Parish. Today, three of the four ramps previously closed at the Old Minden Road interchange reopen. DOTD Spokeswoman Erin Buchanan says the project is moving along on schedule.

Cut 7 (08) “…of the final project.”

The lone holdout, the westbound on-ramp, is expected to reopen in a week following final drainage work.

We’re just weeks away from a special session, in which lawmakers will consider Governor Landry’s sweeping tax reform proposal. What does his proposal mean for the average Louisiana taxpayer? Tax attorney Sanders Colbert (COLE-bert) says the wealthiest taxpayers will still pay the lion’s share of the state’s income taxes.

Cut 10 (13) “…that are collected.”

It was a game for the ages – LSU comes back and beats Ole Miss, 29-26, in overtime. Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier called it the worst game of his career, completing less than 50 percent of his passes and throwing two interceptions. But Head Coach Brian Kelly says the offense never blinked..

Cut 14 (15) “…for him.”

LSU moves up to eighth in both major polls following the win.

For the third year in a row, loggerhead sea turtle hatchlings have been found on Louisiana’s Chandeleur Islands. Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Project Manager Todd Baker says since 2022, the islands have seen 136 turtle crawls.

Cut 6 (10) “…in good numbers.”

LSU is officially celebrating the 100th anniversary of Tiger Stadium during tomorrow night’s huge game against Ole Miss. LSU Sports Information Director Michael Bonnette says they have invited all living former players back to the stadium for the game.

Cut 11 (10) …prior to kickoff”

Bonnette says the celebration will include a choreographed LED light show throughout the game.

A new Tulane University study explains why politically charged content on social media gets more engagement from those who disagree. Lead author Daniel Mochon (MO-shawn) says on most social media sites, the more they engage in content they disagree with, the more they will see content they disagree with.

Cut 15 (08) “…are exposed to.”

Mochon says the best thing to do is to simply not engage with that content so that the algorithms change and you’ll see less of it.

A small Baton Rouge business is taking on a company co-founded by Tiger Woods in a trademark dispute. Sun Day Red is suing Tigeraire, saying that its claims of trademark infringement are meritless. Both companies use tigers as their logos – Tigeraire’s is reflective of its ties to LSU and Sun Day Red’s is reflective of its co-founder. Tigeraire founder and CEO Jack Karavich says it’s Sun Day Red’s grounds which are meritless, and that company is trying to bully him by filing its lawsuit in California to make him go there.

Cut 3 (10) “…for a judgment.”

Tigeraire’s social media pages clearly establish that the company has been using its logo since its inception in 2020. Sun Day Red wasn’t launched until February of this year – almost four years later. We reached out to Sun Day Red for a response, but that company told us that it has no comment.

New Iberia is hosting the 34^th Annual World Championship Gumbo CookOff, and it kicks off tomorrow.  Sean Richardson has the story.

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LSU is officially celebrating the centennial of Tiger Stadium tomorrow night. Colleen Crain reports.

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A new Tulane University study explains why politically charged content on social media gets more engagement from those who disagree.

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The World Championship Gumbo CookOff is a free, two-day event held every second weekend of October in New Iberia. Known as the “Super Bowl of Gumbo,” Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Gary Colden says it attracts dozens of cooking teams and thousands of visitors to Downtown New Iberia, where chefs compete for top honors in various categories and earn bragging rights.

Cut 4 (05) “…Gumbo CookOff.”

Started over 30 years ago by the Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce, the event began with less than a dozen chefs serving gumbo from truck beds in 1989. Its goal was to generate revenue while celebrating a culinary tradition unique to the region. Since then, Colden says it has grown significantly, featuring 75 teams, 30,000 attendees, and over 100 gumbos to sample.

Cut 5 (07) “…all kinds of activities.”

Some categories include Amateur and Professional chicken and sausage, Amateur and Professional seafood, and Professional non-seafood. Colden says the cook-off has become a landmark event showcasing the region’s culinary talent, with live music and a lively atmosphere.

Cut 6 (08) “…or pets allowed please.”

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For the fourth consecutive year, Ochsner Children’s Hospital has been named the number-one children’s hospital in Louisiana in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospitals rankings. The hospital also earned Top 50 national rankings in three specialties: pediatric cardiology and heart surgery, pediatric gastroenterology and gastrointestinal surgery, and pediatric orthopedics. This marks Ochsner’s eighth year on the list, Ochsner Pediatric System Chair Dr. Billy Lennarz says is a unique achievement for Louisiana hospitals.

Cut 7 (12) “…in one year.”

The rankings are based on data from 108 hospitals and expert opinions, with hospitals evaluated on clinical outcomes, resources, and care quality. Lennarz emphasized the hospital’s dedication to providing top-quality care to over 100,000 children annually, reaching beyond Louisiana to the Gulf South for very complex procedures…

Cut 8 (10) “…in children.”

Ochsner Children’s received national recognition in three pediatric specialties for the second year, with pediatric cardiology and heart surgery climbing to 31st. Pediatric gastroenterology ranked in the top 50 for the fourth time, and pediatric orthopedics for the third year in a row.  Lennarz says this is due to the Doctors Ochsner can bring to Louisiana.

Cut 9 (12)  “…all over the country”

With over 200 physicians specializing in more than 30 pediatric areas, Ochsner Children’s provides unmatched care in Louisiana, including the state’s only pediatric heart and liver transplant program.

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LSU is officially celebrating the 100th anniversary of Tiger Stadium during tomorrow night’s huge game against Ole Miss. LSU Sports Information Director Michael Bonnette says the celebration will include a choreographed LED light show throughout the game.

Cut 10 (14) “…their seating areas.”

Bonnette says they have invited all living former players back to the stadium for the game.

Cut 11 (10) …prior to kickoff”

And fans will immediately notice something different when they enter the seating bowl.

Cut 12 (13) “…on their helmet (2x).”

Bonnette points out that this will be the first time LSU and Ole Miss will meet while both ranked in the top ten since 1962. Ole Miss is eighth and LSU is tenth in the coaches’ poll.

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A new Tulane University study explains why politically charged content on social media gets more engagement from those who disagree. Lead author Daniel Mochon (MO-shawn) says researchers found what they call a “confrontation effect,” in which people are more likely to interact with content that goes against their views rather than content that aligns with their views. He says people seem to be more empowered when the person they’re arguing with is far away.

Cut 13 (08)  “…to people online.”

Mochon says constantly arguing hot-button topics online can have negative consequences offline.

Cut 14 (09) “…world as well.”

Mochon says on most social media sites, the more they engage in content they disagree with, the more they will see content they disagree with.

Cut 15 (08) “…are exposed to.”

Mochon says the best thing to do is to simply not engage with that content so that the algorithms change and you’ll see less of it.

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ULM football is 4-1 for the first time since 1993 and the Warhawks are preparing to host Southern Miss tomorrow afternoon for Homecoming. The Warhawks are 2-0 in the Sun Belt, but Coach Bryan Vincent says this team has yet to accomplish any of its goals…

Cut 16 (16)   “…going to grow.”

Vincent is trying to turn around a football program that has not had a winning season since 2012. The coach says ULM can be more than just a program that wins seven or eight games a year…

Cut 17 (20) “…it has begun.”

Vincent says his team has confidence and belief which makes them capable of winning on Saturdays…

Cut 18 (15)  “…can go.”

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Just two days until Spencer Rattler leads the Saints against the Buccaneers in his first NFL start. Rattler is in for Derek Carr after Carr injured his oblique late in Monday night’s loss to Kansas City. Offensive Coordinator Klint Kubiak has all the confidence in the world in Rattler.

Cut 19 (14) “….respect for him.”  

Kubiak says not only does he have confidence in Rattler, but Rattler has a lot of confidence in himself.

Cut 20 (14) “…two guys’ personalities.” 

Kickoff at the Superdome is at noon.

Governor Landry continues touting his tax reform plan. It calls for lower income taxes for most, in exchange for taxes on services not currently being taxed. The governor says this is a step towards getting rid of state income taxes…

Cut 10 (12) “…it’s insulting.”

Landry plans to call lawmakers into a special session in November

Investigators with the State Police Special Victims Unit say they have not found any criminal negligence in connection with two disappearances by a ten-year-old Webster Parish girl. Trooper Eddie Thomas says State Police are working with public safety partners but are not releasing a lot of information at this time.

Cut 5 (04) “…give you.”

Peyton Saintignan (SAN-tee-ahn) walked out of her Dubberly home twice within a one-month span; and both times, she was found safe in the woods.

Tonight, Louisiana will have the rare chance to witness the Northern Lights. NOAA Space Scientist Rob Steenburgh says if you’re in a cloud-free area with minimal light pollution get ready for a show…

Cut 12 (13) “…extend as long”

The phenomenon occurs when solar wind particles collide with gases in the Earth’s upper atmosphere. While that could disrupt electronic equipment and communication signals, it also provides a spectacular view. Steenburgh says cameras can see the lights before our eyes can so take a picture and see what you get

Two people are arrested in Grant Parish for allegedly using a drone to fly contraband into the federal prison there. The five-foot-wide drone was carrying 32-thousand dollars worth of tobacco and eight-thousand dollars worth of marijuana, along with THC vapes, ten cell phones and a stolen pistol.

The state is rolling out new computer science standards next fall. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Forecasters are predicting perfect conditions for viewing the aurora borealis tonight.  Sean Richardson has more.

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Investigators with the State Police Special Victims Unit say they have not found any criminal negligence in connection with two disappearances by a ten-year-old Webster Parish girl. Peyton Saintignan (SAN-tee-ahn) walked out of her Dubberly home twice within a one-month span; and both times, she was found safe in the woods. Trooper Eddie Thomas

Cut 3 (05) “…this time.”

Peyton was last reported missing on Monday night and located safely on Tuesday. A similar situation occurred in September. Thomas says they are actively reviewing the circumstances surrounding this incident…

Cut 4 (06) “…thorougly.”

KTBS-TV Shreveport reports that the Department of Children and Family Services are also involved in the investigation into Peyton’s two disappearances. Thomas says L-S-P is working closely with its public safety partners, but they are not releasing a lot of information at this time

Cut 5 (04) “…give you.”

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The state is rolling out its first-ever academic content standards for computer science. BESE President Ronnie Morris says these standards will apply to all grade levels from start to finish.

Cut 6 (08) “…grade-level appropriate.”

Morris says by the end of fifth grade, students should be able to identify and select the appropriate hardware to complete computing tasks. Then three years later…

Cut 7 (10) “…a computer system.”

Then by the end of their senior year, students should be able to analyze the levels of interactions between the application’s software and the system’s software, as well as the hardware layers. Morris says educating kids in computer science at a very young age will greatly benefit them as they pursue their careers.

Cut 8 (12) “…that is relevant”

The new standards take effect at the start of the 2025-26 school year.

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Governor Jeff Landry points to North Carolina as an example on what tax reform could do for the wallet for taxpayers. In 2013, the North Carolina State legislature approved legislation that significantly reduced individual and corporate income tax rates. Landry says taxpayers in the Tar Heel state saw their incomes grow…

Cut 9 (12)  “…11-thousand dollars.”

Landry’s tax reform plan calls for lower income taxes for most, in exchange the state sales tax will remain at 4.45 percent and services currently not taxed, would be taxed. The governor says this is step towards getting rid of state income taxes…

Cut 10 (12) “…it’s insulting.”

Landry plans to call lawmakers into a special session in November and if the tax reform proposal receives approval, the plan goes before voters in March as it will make changes to the state’s constitution…

Cut 11 (09) “…one vote.”

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Tonight, Louisiana will have the rare chance to witness the Northern Lights. NOAA Space Scientist Rob Steenburgh says if you’re in a cloud-free area with minimal light pollution get ready for a show…

Cut 12 (13) “…edxtend as long”

Forecasters from the National Weather Service in Lake Charles predict clear skies, perfect for viewing the aurora borealis. The phenomenon occurs when solar wind particles collide with gases in the Earth’s upper atmosphere. Due to a recent increase in solar activity, Steenburgh says these “lights” could be visible as far south as Louisiana, Texas, and parts of Florida.

Cut 13 (12) “…inch by inch.” 

The event is triggered by a coronal mass ejection—a large burst of solar wind and magnetic fields from the sun—which could create a G4-level geomagnetic storm. While this storm could disrupt electronic equipment and communication signals, it also provides a unique opportunity for residents to view the Northern Lights. Steenburgh says cameras can see the lights before our eyes can so take a picture and see what you get…

Cut 14 (10) “…human eye can see.”

Steenburgh says the light show starts as soon as the sun sets.