Insurance Commissioner-Elect Tim Temple wants to see a special session of the legislature called early next year so they can make changes to property insurance market so it results in more insurance providers writing policies

Cut 7 (11) “…on crime.” 

LSU Womens Basketball is ranked number 1 in the AP Preseason poll for the first time in history. The Players have received a lot of well deserved accolades and attention but could it all be a distraction for the team. Coach Mulkey seems to have a focused team. Voice of the Women’s Basketball Patrick Wright says…

Cut 15 (08) “…definitely no”

The state treasurer’s race is in a runoff between Republican John Fleming and Democrat Dustin Granger. Fleming previously served four-terms in Congress and worked in the Trump administration.  He’s also a physician and a businessman and says he wants to use his experience as a businessman to improve the state’s economy…

Cut 11 (10) “…to Louisiana” 

Granger, is a financial advisor from Lake Charles. He says Louisiana’s economy does not work because it gives tax breaks to big businesses…

Cut 12 (12) “… vicious cycle.” 

The election will be held on November 18th.

Chair of LSU Manship School of Mass Communication, Robert Mann has announced his resignation at the end of the school year. Teiko Foxx explains why…

Cut 1 (00)  “…I’m Teiko Foxx” 

Juveniles toilet papering a home in Welch has led to the arrest of the homeowner. Deputies arrested 71 year old Roger Dale Broderick after responding to a report of shots fired. Around midnight, Broderick caught juveniles in the act of toilet papering his home and fired a handgun. He has been charged with Aggravated assault with a firearm.

Insurance Commissioner-Elect Tim Temple has formed an Insurance Advisory Council. Temple has selected five individuals to help develop specific policy solutions to aggressively tackle the insurance crisis

Cut 6 (10) “…regulatory solution.”

The advisory council will look at issues involving property, automobile, life and health insurance.

A new report ranks Louisiana 48th in the country for the health of its women and children. Factors such as an increase in overdose deaths among adult women and high infant mortality rate helped produce the negative ranking. Pediatrician Dr. Arethusa Kirk with United Health Care says the report does contain some bright spots for Louisiana, the Bayou State has a high enrollment in early childhood education, a lot of women have a dedicated health care provider and are going for well-women visits…

Cut 11 (09) “…public health needs”

LSU Manship School of Mass Communication Chair, Robert Mann is stepping down at the end of the academic year. In December 2021, Governor Elect Jeff Landry sent an aide to an LSU Faculty Senate meeting to read a letter stating vaccine mandates violated people’s right to religious freedom. In response, Mann tweeted “sending some flunkie to read a letter attacking COVID vaccines.”

Cut 4 (13) “…my speech”

Mann has been with LSU for 18 years and has been a vocal critic of state government not spending money to build the school a new campus library.

Georgetown Police Chief, George Hinds has been arrested, accused of accepted cash during a traffic stop.  After receiving a complaint of malfeasance, 51 year old Hinds was booked into the Grant Parish Sheriff’s Jail. Louisiana State Police who are leading an ongoing investigation provided no further details.

Three statewide races are also in a runoff, attorney general, secretary of state and state treasurer. The governor’s race has been decided. La Politics Dot Com Publisher, Jeremy Alford says interest will be low for the November 18th general election and he doesn’t see it approaching the 36-percent we had for the primary…

Cut 15 (05) “…because of it.”

For the first time in program history, LSU Women’s Basketball will enter the season as the nation’s top-ranked team! The Lady Tigers were nearly a unanimous choice in the Preseason AP poll that came out Tuesday. Many players from Last year’s national championship team are returning and they added the top two players out of the transfer portal and have the nation’s No. 1 ranked recruiting class.

The Tigers will host their first of two exhibition games Next Thursday, October 26 against East Texas Baptist. The other exhibition in the PMAC will be on November 1 against Loyola (New Orleans). The Tigers will begin their season on November 6 in Las Vegas against No. 20 Colorado

House Republicans will hold a vote on the floor to select a new Speaker of the House tomorrow. Teiko Foxx spoke with Louisiana Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves…

Cut 1 (31)  “…I’m Teiko Foxx” 

Voter turnout was just 36-percent and JMC Analytics John Couvillon says Governor-Elect Jeff Landry had the support of the Republican Party and the anti-voting Landry bloc was not motivated…

Cut 8 (11) “…vote against him”

Landry will be sworn in as Louisiana’s 57^th governor on January 8^th

A survey by the consumer financial company Bankrate found that 23% of holiday travelers will be taking fewer trips for the holidays and 27% will most likely drive due to higher travel costs. Senior Industry Analyst Ted Rossman says 77 percent of travelers are modifying their plans to save money.

Cut 9 (07) “…Destinations” 

Another subpar performance by the Saints offense on Sunday as New Orleans fell to Houston 20-13. Three times, the Black and Gold drove the ball inside the 20-yard line and came away with zero points. Receiver Michael Thomas says they have to be tougher inside the red zone…

Cut 12 (11) “…to us”  

A key for Jeff Landry’s winning the 2023 governor’s race was the number of black voters who voted for him. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (31)  “…I’m Jeff Palermo”  

Remember that Data Breach at the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles? The OMV is encouraging those affected by the MoveIT data breach to protect their identity and they are offering a complementary standard Life Lock plan as long as you sign up before October 31^st. Other Recommended steps include, freezing your credit, changing all your passwords, reporting suspicious activity and monitoring any government benefits you may receive.

The U-S House is expected to try again tomorrow and elect a new Speaker of the House. Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves says Ohio Representative Jim Jordan is the top candidate but it’s not a given that he’ll get the 217 votes to replace Kevin McCarthy.

Cut 3 (12) “…the floor”

More than one in four travelers are worried their travel plans could be disrupted due to delays or cancellations. Senior Industry Analyst Ted Rossman suggests taking advantage of credit cards that have travel insurance policies.

Cut 11 (12) “…added cost.”

Rossman also says planning ahead could save you money.

House Republicans will hold a vote on the floor to select a new Speaker of the House tomorrow. Teiko Foxx spoke with Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves…

Cut 1 (31)  “…I’m Teiko Foxx” 

Voter turnout was just 36-percent and JMC Analytics Pollster John Couvillon says Governor elect Jeff Landry had the support of the Republican Party and the anti-voting Landry bloc was not motivated…

Cut 8 (11) “…vote against him”

Saints Head Coach Dennis Allen and offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael are taking a lot of the blame for struggles on the offense especially after Sunday’s disappointing loss. But Receiver Michael Thomas says it’s on the players to perform…

Cut 13 (08) “…those plays”

The Saints are now 3-and-3 and will host a good Jacksonville team on Thursday.

A survey by the consumer financial company Bankrate found that 23% of holiday travelers will be taking fewer trips for the holidays and 27% will most likely drive due to higher travel costs. Senior Industry Analyst Ted Rossman says 77 percent of travelers are modifying their plans to save money.

Cut 9 (07) “…cheaper destinations” 

A key for Jeff Landry’s winning the 2023 governor’s race was the number of black voters who voted for him. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (31)  “…I’m Jeff Palermo”  

Remember that Data Breach at the Louisiana office of Motor Vehicles. The OMV is encouraging those affected by the MoveIT data breach to protect their identity and they are offering a complementary LifeLock Standard plan as long as you sign up before October 31^st. Other recommended steps include freezing your credit, changing all your passwords, reporting suspicious activity, and monitoring any government benefits you may have.

The U.S. House is expected to try again tomorrow to elect a new Speaker of the House. Fifty-five Republicans voted against Jim Jordan in a ballot on Friday after the party’s first nominee, House Republican Steve Scalise was forced to withdraw due to opposition from Jordan supporters. Baton Rouge Congressman, Garret Graves says the focus should be selecting a Speaker so the House can conduct business.

Cut 5 (10) “ …Jim Jordan”  

Another subpar performance by the Saints offense on Sunday as New Orleans fell to Houston 20-13. Three times, the Black and Gold drove the ball inside the 20-yard line and came away with zero points. Receiver Michael Thomas says they have to be tougher inside the red zone…

Cut 12 (11) “…to us”  

Republican Governor-elect Jeff Landry garnered more than fifty percent of the vote and avoided a runoff in a primary that had a turnout of only thirty-six percent. Landry thanked his supporters in Broussard Saturday night and said his victory is historic and symbolic.

Cut 10 (09) “…on out (cheering).”

Landry received 52-percent of the vote, Democrat Shawn Wilson 26-percent, and everyone else was in single digits. Cross says none of the other candidates made a persuasive case…

Cut 14 (12) “…Republican side”

By winning the election now, it gives Landry an extra month to prepare to take over as Louisiana’s 57th governor.

Republican Jeff Landry winning the governor’s race in the primary was a surprise to political watchers. JMC Analytics Pollster John Couvillon says Landry receiving 12-percent of the Black vote was a big key in Saturday’s victory. He says that’s unprecedented for a white candidate in a statewide race to receive that much support from Black voters…

Cut 7 (11) “…on crime.” 

The U.S. House is expected to try again tomorrow and elect a new Speaker of the House. Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves says Ohio Representative Jim Jordan is the top candidate and it’s not a given that he’ll get the 217 votes to replace Kevin McCarthy.

Cut 3 (12) “…the floor”

Louisiana congressman and House majority Leader Steve Scalise didn’t have enough votes to become the next US house speaker, so he’s taken himself out the running. As for what’s next, Scalise says the House must find a way to come together for this country.

Cut 4 (10) “…a speaker”

By the end of today’s primary election political analysts expect a run-off in the governor’s race between Republican Jeff Landry and Democrat Shawn Wilson. ULM Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says none of the other main candidates, including Stephen Waguespack, have won over enough voters.

Cut 13 (07) “…twelve percent.”

Other statewide offices on the ballot include secretary of state, attorney general, & treasurer. Plus, there are some legislative seats up for grabs, including some hotly contested races. Polls are open now…and close tonight at 8.

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The only female on Louisiana’s death row has been denied a capital clemency hearing by the state pardon board. Antoinette Frank was a New Orleans police officer when she killed fellow officer Ronald Williams, and two restaurant workers during a late night robbery in 1995. Officer Williams’s brother-in-law pleaded with the Louisiana Pardon Board not to grant clemency, saying his family has suffered enough.

Cut 12 (12) “…28 years”  

A Friday night crash has left a man dead and a 9 year old girl injured after a car crashed into her bedroom. It happened last night just before 11. West Baton Rouge Sheriff’s officials say 43 year old Dedrick Manchester of New Roads was killed when he veered off the road, hit a gas main and crashed into the girl’s home. Officials say they the girl suffered moderate injuries and was taken to the hospital for treatment.