Two people are killed and 11 others are hurt in a pair of shootings during a second line parade yesterday afternoon in the St. Roch (ROCK) area of New Orleans.

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Police Commissioner Anne Kirkpatrick says the Nine Times Social Aid and Pleasure Club second line parade was allowed to continue after the first shooting since no one in the initial shooting was killed. The two people who were killed were both shot in the second wave of violence. It’s unclear at this time whether the two shootings are connected.

Four people are killed in a mobile home fire in Sulphur, in southwest Louisiana. Assistant Fire Chief Chris Vice says the four victims were all members of the same family.

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Vice says investigators have narrowed the possible causes down to three – an electrical issue, a faulty dryer or discarded smoking materials.

It could be a stormy night tonight for much of Louisiana. Sean Richardson has more.

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Today is the last day to apply for FEMA Disaster assistance associated with losses from Hurricane Francine. Repair estimates are not yet required for those living in nine south Louisiana parishes, but applications must be submitted today to be considered for assistance. FEMA’s hotline is open until 11:00 p.m. this evening. Applications may also be submitted online.

Police in New Orleans are looking for those responsible for a pair of shootings at a second line parade yesterday. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Today a cold front will bring isolated showers and thunderstorms this afternoon, followed by a widespread line of storms overnight.  Sean Richardson has more.

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Two people are killed and 11 others are hurt in a pair of shootings during a Nine Times Social Aid and Pleasure Club second line parade yesterday afternoon in the St. Roch (Rock) area of New Orleans.

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New Orleans Police Commissioner Anne Kirkpatrick says the second line parade was allowed to continue after the first shooting since no one in the initial shooting was killed. The two people who were killed were both shot in the second wave of violence. Kirkpatrick says the people responsible for the shootings are still on the loose, and police are actively searching for them. She says second line parades are an important part of New Orleans culture.

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The two murders bring to 119 the total number of murders in New Orleans this year. Kirkpatrick says, however, that murders are trending way down in the city.

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At this time, Kirkpatrick says it’s unclear whether the two shootings are related to one another.

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We could be in for a stormy night tonight. LSU Climatologist Barry Keim says a cold front will bring isolated showers and thunderstorms Monday afternoon, followed by a widespread line of storms overnight.

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Southeast Louisiana faces the highest storm risk overnight, with damaging winds, possible tornadoes, and heavy rains that could cause flash flooding.  Keim says the area could get up to five inches of rain.

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Storms will exit Tuesday, bringing clearing skies and a warm afternoon in the low 80s. Cooler air will arrive late Tuesday night, dropping Wednesday morning temperatures to the 40s. The latter half of the week features chilly mornings, highs in the 60s, and sunny, low-humidity conditions. Keim says fall weather fans can look forward to breaking out sweaters as the season finally sets in.

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Four people are killed in a mobile home fire in Sulphur, in southwest Louisiana. Assistant Fire Chief Chris Vice says the home was heavily involved by the time firefighters arrived early yesterday morning.

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Vice says the four victims were all members of the same family.

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Vice says while the cause of the fire is still unclear, investigators have narrowed the possibilities down to three.

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Vice says firefighters could not confirm the presence of working smoke detectors inside the home. No adjacent properties were damaged.

The Louisiana Senate gets its turn this week to debate and vote on the various bills that make up Governor Landry’s tax plan. Senate President Cameron Henry feels good.

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The proposed tax reform measures that would eliminate Louisiana’s film incentive program and historic building tax credits concern Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser. Sean Richardson has more…

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The LSU Student Senate unanimously passes a resolution urging the university never to have a live tiger brought into Tiger Stadium before a football game again. Speaker Pro Tempore Ethan Elmer authored the resolution.

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The resolution will be sent to University President William Tate, Athletic Director Scott Woodward, Governor Landry and others.

Taysom Hill had a game for the ages in leading the Saints to a 35-14 win over the Browns. Hill became the first player since Ed Podolak (POE-do-lack) of the Kansas City Chiefs in 1971 to have three rushing touchdowns, 50 yards receiving and at least one passing completion. Hill said he’s honored to be mentioned in such elite company.

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The House and Senate are set to convene this afternoon as the work continues with the rewrite of the state’s tax code. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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The LSU Tigers dropped their third straight game on Saturday losing to the Florida Gators 27 to 16. LSU won nearly every statistical category in the box score, but the Tigers only scored one touchdown and continued to give up big plays on defense. LSU has been eliminated from an opportunity to play in the SEC Championship game and can no longer win ten games this season.

Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser has raised concerns over proposed tax reform measures that would eliminate Louisiana’s film incentive program and historic building tax credits. Nungesser says these programs have proven their value, pointing out that the film incentive program has brought significant investment and jobs to Louisiana, while historic tax credits preserve our unique cultural heritage and revitalize communities.

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Carencro (KAREN-crow) Representative Julie Emerson supports the reforms, saying by cutting these incentives, they can reduce taxes for every business in the state.

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The special session must end one week from today.

The Louisiana Senate gets its turn this week to debate and vote on the various bills that make up Governor Landry’s tax plan. The Senate has not yet received a bill from the House, though, that extends sales taxes to services that are currently not taxed. Senate President Cameron Henry says they will wait and see what the House does.

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The state senate WILL take up a measure that would eliminate the state’s film tax incentive program and historic building tax credits. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser is expressing concern, saying eliminating those programs could hurt the state’s economy.

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The special session must end one week from today.

The LSU Student Senate unanimously passes a resolution urging the university never to have a live tiger brought into Tiger Stadium before a football game again. The resolution will be sent to University President William Tate, Athletic Director Scott Woodward, Governor Landry and others. But Donna Long with the LSU Wildlife Society says she would be shocked if university leadership acknowledged their concerns.

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The Ragin Cajuns failed to lock up a Sun Belt Western Division title as they were upset at home on Saturday, losing to South Alabama 24 to 22. The Jaguars led 24 to 3 at halftime and Coach Michael Desormeaux (Dez-er-mo) blames himself for not having the team ready to play…

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The Senate Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Committee starts hearing the parts of Governor Landry’s tax reform proposal that have passed in the House on Sunday. For now, it will not include a measure that expands the sales tax base. Committee Chairman Franklin Foil says that would include services being taxed in other states.

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In the three years since the signing of the bipartisan infrastructure law, Louisiana has received more than ten-billion dollars for various projects. Senator Bill Cassidy, who was one of 19 Republicans who joined all 50 Democrats in voting in favor of it, says he’s proud to have secured this money for Louisiana.

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Grammy-winning country music star and Baskin native, Lainey Wilson is performing two sold out shows at the Monroe Civic Center this weekend.  Sean Richardson has more.

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The Ragin Cajuns can win a Sun Belt West title with a victory against South Alabama on Saturday. U-L Lafayette is 8-and-1 and Cajun fans believe their team should be ranked in the Top 25. But Coach Michael Desormeaux (Dez-er-mo) says that doesn’t matter when they line up against the Jaguars…

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Kick off is at 6 PM.

On Sunday, the Senate Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Committee starts hearing the parts of Governor Landry’s tax reform proposal that have passed in the House. Chairman Franklin Foil says that includes the measure that replaces the current income tax structure with a flat tax and a higher standard deduction.

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As for making up for the loss of revenue, Landry has proposed imposing sales taxes on 41 services not being taxed. That measure has stalled in the House.

It’s now been three years since the signing of the bipartisan infrastructure law. Senator Bill Cassidy, who was one of 19 Republicans who joined all 50 Democrats in voting in favor of it, said in those three years, Louisiana has received ten-billion dollars…

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A Dequincy man is cited for alleged deer hunting violations that include dumping deer carcasses from a bridge in the Calcasieu Parish town of Starks. 62-year-old Ronald Owens was cited on four charges. Lieutenant Wendel Vaughn with the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says dumping carcasses improperly brings potential health and environmental issues.

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The Saints will try to win their second straight on Sunday as they host the Cleveland Browns. The defense put together a good performance last week in a win over Atlanta. Linebacker Demario Davis would like to see that again

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On Sunday, the Senate Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Committee starts hearing the parts of Governor Landry’s tax reform proposal that have passed in the House. For now, it will not include a measure that expands the sales tax base. Committee Chairman Franklin Foil says they include services being taxed in other states.

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Today marks the third anniversary of the signing of the bipartisan infrastructure law. Senator Bill Cassidy, who was one of 19 Republicans who joined all 50 Democrats in voting in favor of it, said he recently announced more than 63-million dollars from the infrastructure law for railroad investments.

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Grammy-winning country music star and Baskin native Lainey Wilson is performing at the Monroe Civic Center this weekend. Discover West Monroe CEO Alana (ah-LANE-uh) Cooper says the arena typically hosts religious concerts or an upcoming rising star, and are thankful to have Wilson come back home.

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The shows mark the final stop on her “Country’s Cool Again Tour” and promise to feature her chart-topping hits.

The LSU Tigers will try to end their two-game losing streak on Saturday afternoon when they visit the Florida Gators. Coach Brian Kelly says the team has had a good week of practice…

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LSU’s defense has struggled the last six quarters and six turnovers by quarterback Garrett Nussmeier have also been a detriment.

On the flip side of the coin, the Saints will try to make it two in a row when they host the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. Kickoff at the Superdome is at noon.

On Sunday, the Senate Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Committee starts hearing the parts of Governor Landry’s tax reform proposal that have passed in the House. Chairman Franklin Foil says that includes the measure that replaces the current income tax structure with a flat tax and a higher standard deduction.

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As for making up for the loss of revenue, Landry has proposed imposing sales taxes on 41 services not being taxed. That measure has stalled in the House.

Lainey Wilson, the Grammy-winning country music star and Baskin native, is performing at the Monroe Civic Center this weekend. These concerts are part of her “Country’s Cool Again Tour.”  Discovery West Monroe CEO Alana Cooper says she’s excited for the star’s return home.

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The shows mark the final stop on her tour and promise to feature her chart-topping hits.

LSU looks to end its two-game losing streak on Saturday and keep alive its slim chance of playing in the SEC Championship game.

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Lawmakers delay a vote on a crucial sales tax bill within Governor Landry’s ambitious tax reform plan. The House did approve a bill making a temporary point-4-5-percent sales tax permanent and reducing it to point-4-0-percent, which is expected to generate $820 million annually. Analyst Bernie Pinsonat says that’s good news for taxpayers.

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Landry has denied a lack of support, urging patience.

The Office of Motor Vehicles has reset all outstanding fees and fines to their original amounts. The office says some fees that went to the Office of Debt Recovery ended up spiraling out of control, beyond the control of the person owing it. All unresolved fees more than 180 days past due will be referred back to the ODR.

Today marks the third anniversary of the signing of the bipartisan infrastructure law. Senator Bill Cassidy, who was one of 19 Republicans who joined all 50 Democrats in voting in favor of it, said in those three years, Louisiana has received ten-billion dollars…

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Senator Cassidy says most recently, he announced more than 63-million dollars from the infrastructure law for railroad investments.

Louisiana Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain is set to visit the UK. While there, he will be promoting Louisiana spices, meeting with agricultural officials, and touring farms and other agricultural sites. Strain notes that the UK’s top export is:

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