Police presence at LSU’s next home football game will be beefed up following a pair of shootings near the stadium this past Saturday. Baton Rouge Police Chief T.J. Morse says he will meet with his counterpart at LSU Police tomorrow to coordinate efforts. Morse says even though his department is shorthanded in manpower, securing the campus and the surrounding area is of utmost importance on gamedays.

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Shreveport State Senator Alan Seabaugh announced that he is running for District Attorney in Caddo Parish. Although Democratic incumbent James Stewart has not formally announced his intentions of running for re-election, LSU-Shreveport Political Science Professor Jeffrey Sadow says he expects him to do so – and he would expect a race between Stewart and Seabaugh to be a competitive one.

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One of Bill Cassidy’s Republican challengers is encouraged by the money his campaign is bringing in. Colleen Crain reports.

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The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office is issuing an urgent warning about green fentanyl. It says it’s just like any other fentanyl, but it’s dyed in green, and it’s just as deadly. The sheriff’s office says green fentanyl has been linked to an increase in opioid-related emergency calls throughout the Northshore and greater New Orleans.

Security on and near the LSU campus will be beefed up ahead of the Tigers’ next home game October 25th. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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State Senator Blake Miguez is encouraged by the money his campaign is bringing in. Colleen Crain reports.

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Those of you going to LSU’s next home game on October 25th against Texas A-and-M can expect extra security on and near campus. This, after for the second time this season, gunfire marred the festivities. Baton Rouge Police Chief T.J. Morse says his department will help LSU campus police in any way it’s asked to do.

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Morse says he will meet with his counterpart at LSU Police tomorrow to coordinate efforts. He says even though his department is shorthanded in manpower, securing the campus and the surrounding area is of utmost importance on LSU football gamedays.

Cut 4 (07) “…help them out.”

Before this past Saturday’s game, a man accidentally shot himself in a leg, and two people were injured in a shooting by the campus’ north gates. Chief Morse says the latter incident happened with officers nearby; and as such, arrests will be coming soon.

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State Senator Blake Miguez says his campaign has more than two and a half million dollars in cash on hand. His campaign released that figure as a preview of the campaign finance report that, along with everyone else’s, is due to the Federal Elections Commission tomorrow. Miguez says his contributions are coming from real people.

Cut 6 (08) “…this great state.”

Miguez’s cash on hand, however, pales in comparison to the nine-million in cash Senator Bill Cassidy reported last quarter. Miguez says he’s not concerned by how much money Cassidy has – he believes voters are tuning Cassidy out because of his vote to convict then-former President Donald Trump in his second impeachment trial in 2021.

Cut 7 (08) “…of the ocean.”

Miguez says his campaign is building momentum, and he believes whoever advances to the runoff against Cassidy will ultimately be the next U.S. Senator from Louisiana.

Cut 8 (06) “…Cassidy this spring.”

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Shreveport State Senator Alan Seabaugh is announcing (at 2:00 this afternoon) that he is running for District Attorney in Caddo Parish – an office currently held by Democrat James Stewart. LSU Shreveport Political Science Professor Jeffrey Sadow (SAD-ow) says Seabaugh is expected to attack Stewart’s record.

Cut 9 (14)  “…that particular issue.”

Although Stewart has not formally announced his intentions of running for re-election, Sadow says he expects him to do so – and assuming no other prominent candidates jump into the race, he would expect a race between Stewart and Seabaugh to be a competitive one.

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Sadow says while not insurmountable, Stewart would enter the race with a slight advantage.

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It’s day 14 of the federal government shutdown. The U-S Senate is expected to vote again today on a House-passed measure to fund the government. LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan says the House is not in session, so the Senate does not have another option.

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The funding proposal has already failed seven times, as Senate Republicans have not been able to get enough support from Democrats.

Former Governor John Bel Edwards says he will not be a candidate in next year’s U-S Senate race. Edwards, who served eight years as governor from 2016 to 2023, says this is not the right time to re-enter public office. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Edwards’ announcement is not surprising, since it’s very difficult for a Democrat to win a statewide race in Louisiana.

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The Climate Prediction Center has issued a La Nina Advisory, what does that mean for Louisiana’s weather. Colleen Crain has the story…

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Those of you going to LSU’s next home game on October 25th against Texas A-and-M can expect extra security on and near campus. This, after for the second time this season, gunfire marred the festivities. Before this past Saturday’s game, a man accidentally shot himself in a leg, and two people were injured in a shooting by the campus’ north gates.

Fallen Iberville Parish Deputy Charles Riley was laid to rest yesterday. The 33-year-old Riley and another deputy were shot last week while interviewing a suspect at the Iberville Parish Courthouse. Iberville Parish Sheriff Brett Stassi, whose son was the other deputy shot and continues to recover from his injuries, said Riley was a great family man and public servant.

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The Climate Prediction Center issues a La Nina Advisory. That means La Nina conditions are present and expected to continue. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says a La Nina also means we could see less precipitation this winter.

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Former Governor John Bel Edwards has made it official. He will not run for U-S Senate next year. Jeff Palermo has the story

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While Edwards won’t be in the mix for U.S. Senate, State Senator Blake Miguez certainly is, and his campaign says he has more than two and a half million dollars in cash on hand. That, however, pales in comparison to the nine-million in cash Senator Bill Cassidy reported last quarter. Campaign finance reports are due to the Federal Elections Commission tomorrow.

Voters in New Orleans will choose their next mayor tomorrow. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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The Louisiana Department of Health has a warning for those of you who get botox injections – getting them in an improper way could kill you. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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A short special session is being planned for later this month that would give lawmakers the ability to change the dates of the party primaries for next year’s federal election. Jeff Palermo has more.

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It’s been a dry September and October, and the forecast is calling for little chance of rain over the next week. Louisiana Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says the dry weather is helping farmers harvest their crops, but he’s getting concerned about wildfires becoming more common. He says last week there were 43 wildfires that consumed 274 acres.

Cut 4 (07) “…by human activities.”

The latest U.S. drought monitor shows much of Louisiana is abnormally dry, and sections of south Louisiana are experiencing moderate drought conditions. Strain says he would like to see some rain soon.

Cut 5 (13) “…year for wildfires.”

Outdoor burn bans are in effect for Caddo and Desoto parishes in north Louisiana; and in south Louisiana, burn bans are in effect for St. Landry and Acadia parishes. Strain says if you live outside of those parishes and plan to burn a trash pile, stay with it.

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Voters in New Orleans, except those who cast early ballots, go to the polls tomorrow to choose their next mayor. Based on opinion polls, there is no doubt that Helena Moreno will come out on top by a wide margin. The question is – will she get the 50-percent-plus-one share of the vote to win outright and avoid a runoff? John Couvillon, the founder of JMC Analytics and Polling, says this is essentially Moreno’s race to lose.

Cut 7 (13) “…City Council position.”

Couvillon says the other main candidates in the race – Royce Duplessis and Oliver Thomas – have not been able to make any headway during the campaign.

Cut 8 (14) “…New Orleans nowadays.”

Couvillon says one candidate who does not stand a chance to win could end up deciding whether the race advances to a runoff on November 15th.

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All candidates are vying to succeed the term limited – and federally indicted – LaToya Cantrell.

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If you’re looking to get botox injections, the Louisiana Department of Health is urging you always to get them in medical settings and from licensed sources. State Epidemiologist Theresa Sokol says if you don’t, you’ll put yourself at great risk of being infected with botulism.

Cut 10 (16) “…is administered incorrectly.”

Botulinum toxin is the long name for botox. In addition to smoothing wrinkles and facial lines, botox has medical uses, such as for treatment of chronic migraines, spasms and bladder dysfunction. Sokol says last month, two Louisiana residents became severely ill after getting botox injections in non-recommended ways.

Cut 11 (15) “…non-medical setting.”

Sokol says if you experience symptoms of botulism, seek medical help immediately.

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A special session is likely later this month to discuss pushing back the qualifying and party primary dates for the 2026 federal election. The U-S Supreme Court hears oral arguments next week about Louisiana’s Congressional map, which has two majority minority districts. Senate Governmental Affairs Chairman Caleb Kleinpeter says if the court rules after qualifying in January that the state needs to draw a new map, Louisiana would be stuck with the current one for two more years.

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Qualifying to participate in the Republican and Democratic Party primaries for next year’s federal elections is scheduled for January 14^th and 16^th. The party primary is scheduled for April 18^th, and a run-off would take place May 30^th. Kleinpeter says they would like to move these dates back.

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There has been talk about redrawing the Congressional district map, but Kleinpeter says they will wait for the Supreme Court to rule on the constitutionality of the current map.

Cut 15 (09) “…primary qualifying dates.”

Kleinpeter expects the special session will only last a few days and this would be the only major item.

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After losing to Northwestern of the Big Ten conference last week, it’s all Sun Belt games the rest of the way for the ULM Warhawks. Tomorrow, ULM is at Coastal Carolina as Coach Bryant Vincent is looking to go 2-and-0 in conference play.

Cut 16 (18) “…importance of it.”

ULM is 3-and-2 overall, while Coastal is 2-and-3 and 1-and-1 in the Sun Belt. Vincent says now that they are in the second half of the season, they need to move closer to playing their best football.

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LSU’s starting left guard Paul Mubuenga (moo-BING-uh) is listed as doubtful to play Saturday night against South Carolina due to a high ankle sprain. This could result in true freshman Carius Curne getting his first start, as he worked at left guard during spring and fall practices. Coach Brian Kelly was asked this week on when he knows an o-lineman is ready to make his first start.

Cut 18 (22) “…is catastrophic mistakes.”

LSU is trying to get more production out of its offense. Kelly says a simplified approach might be the key.

Cut 19 (13) “…and lets roll.”

Attorney General Liz Murrill is addressing the video released by State Police that showed Kyren Lacy speeding along Highway 20 in Lafourche Parish just prior to a fatal crash last December. Murrill says the video leaves no doubt into Lacy’s role in the crash.

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The Louisiana Military Department breaks ground on a new 37-million dollar National Guard Readiness Center in Lafayette. Lieutenant Colonel Noel Collins says it will be much bigger than the current armory on Surrey Street.

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Collins says they hope to be able to have the facility up and running by the fall of 2027.

After examining cases of carbon monoxide entering homes in Louisiana following Hurricane Ida in 2021, the Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends whole home generators should be located at least 25 feet from the home. Jeff Palermo has the story.

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A traffic stop in Acadia Parish leads to a huge drug bust. Police pulled over a vehicle on I-10 and found narcotics, firearms and 12-thousand dollars inside. Two Baton Rouge men – Denarrya Lathers and Alvin Deville Jr. – are arrested and are facing a slew of charges.

A special session will likely take place this month, but redistricting will not be on the agenda. The U-S Supreme Court hears oral arguments next week about the state’s Congressional map, which has two majority minority districts. Senate Governmental Affairs Chairman Caleb Kleinpeter says if the court rules that the state needs to draw a new map after January’s ballot qualifying, Louisiana would be stuck with the current one for two more years.

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Attorney General Liz Murrill is addressing the video State Police released this week that shows Kyren Lacy speeding in Lafourche Parish just before a deadly head-on collision. Murrill says based on her findings, she has not seen any wrongdoing on State Police’s part.

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The Consumer Product Safety Commission says whole home generators should be located at least 25 feet from the home to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. Ken Pastroick with the State Fire Marshal’s Office says this comes after the C-P-S-C looked at several cases of carbon monoxide entering homes in southeast Louisiana following Hurricane Ida in 2021.

Cut 9 (09)  “…even die.”

The Louisiana Military Department breaks ground on a new 37-million dollar National Guard Readiness Center in Lafayette. The facility will be located near the Cajundome, and the National Guard will lease the property from UL-Lafayette. Lieutenant Colonel Noel Collins says the goal is for the facility to be ready by the fall of 2027.

Cut 8 (08) “…construction goes through.”

State Police are addressing the investigation into the deadly crash in Lafourche Parish last December that resulted in the filing of criminal charges against former LSU football star Kyren Lacy. Superintendent Colonel Robert Hodges says investigators utilized evidence in making their decision.

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The Louisiana Military Department breaks ground on the new National Guard Readiness Center in Lafayette. Lieutenant Colonel Noel Collins says the new 83-thousand-square-foot facility will replace the current facility, which has outlived its usefulness.

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Collins says they hope to be able to have the facility up and running by the fall of 2027.

After examining cases of carbon monoxide entering homes in Louisiana following Hurricane Ida in 2021, the Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends whole home generators should be located at least 25 feet from the home. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Derrick Groves, who was the last remaining Orleans Parish jail escapee on the loose until his capture in Atlanta yesterday, has waived extradition. Attorney General Liz Murrill says her office is now coordinating with authorities in Georgia to facilitate Groves’ return to Louisiana.

Attorney General Liz Murrill is addressing the video released by State Police that showed Kyren Lacy speeding along Highway 20 in Lafourche Parish just prior to a fatal crash last December. Murrill says the video leaves no doubt into Lacy’s role in the crash.

Cut 4 (15) “…of the events.”

The Consumer Product Safety Commission says whole home generators should be located at least 25 feet from the home to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. Ken Pastroick with the State Fire Marshal’s Office says this comes after the C-P-S-C looked at several cases of carbon monoxide entering homes in southeast Louisiana following Hurricane Ida in 2021.

Cut 9 (09)  “…even die.”

St. Tammany Parish Councilwoman Kathy Seiden is the latest Republican to challenge Bill Cassidy in next year’s GOP Senate primary. Seiden was born in Hammond, grew up in Brusly, and is the mother of four boys. The LSU graduate says Washington has lost touch with the real challenges families face every single day.

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On January 31st, the Superdome will host the Biggest Rock Band on Earth. The Rockin’ 1000 will take the floor of the Superdome for the rock phenomenon’s first-ever U.S. show. Kelly Schulz with New Orleans and Company says this is a concert like none other.

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If you’d like to be a part of the thousand, you may submit your audition now by uploading a video onto YouTube and submitting the link on the Rockin’ 1000’s website.

State Police are addressing the investigation into the deadly crash in Lafourche Parish last December that resulted in the filing of criminal charges against former LSU football star Kyren Lacy. Superintendent Colonel Robert Hodges says investigators utilized evidence in making their decision.

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Another Republican has entered the 2026 U.S. Senate race. St. Tammany Parish Councilwoman Kathy Seiden is the first woman to enter the primary race that already has incumbent Bill Cassidy and three other well-known challengers. Seiden says Cassidy’s challengers have not said how they will help American families.

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The Rockin’ 1000 is coming to the United States for the first time in January, and it’s coming to New Orleans. The rock phenomenon started in 2015, when Fabio Zaffagnini gathered one-thousand musicians in a field in Italy to play the Foo Fighters song “Learn To Fly” strictly as a call for the band to play there. It didn’t take long for the video to make its way to Dave Grohl, who instantly said yes. Kelly Schulz with New Orleans and Company says the best part about Rockin’ 1000 is you do not have to be a Dave Grohl to be in the band.

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A new study says ULM generates more than 617-million dollars of annual economic impact in Northeast Louisiana. University President Dr. Carrie Castille says it also showed that ULM supported more than ten-thousand jobs across the region.

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