A vote from the full house is still needed but Louisiana’s Steve Scalise has received the House GOP nomination to be the next Speaker of the U-S House of Representatives. UNO Political Science Professor Ed Chervenak says Scalise has been eyeing this position for several years…

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If Scalise is elected, he’ll be the first House Speaker ever from Louisiana.

According The 2023 Louisiana Litter Study, 92 percent of Louisianans believe litter is a problem. To help tackle the ongoing litter issue, Keep Louisiana Beautiful Director Susan Russell urges residents to get involved.

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The full report can be found at KeepLouisianaBeatiful.org.

If you haven’t filled up this week, you’re in for a pleasant surprise. Louisiana’s average gas price is down 10 cents per gallon since just last week. According to Don Redman of Triple A, it’s all about supply and demand…

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Redman says under normal circumstances prices could drop to a statewide average of $3.10 per gallon but be prepared because Energy prices are driven by the news of the day…

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The Powerball drawing is tonight with the second largest jackpot ever! Your odds of winning, 1 in 292 million. Louisiana Lottery Spokesperson Dustin Annison says don’t toss your ticket in the trash too quickly if you don’t hit all six numbers…

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Louisiana’s Steve Scalise has received the House GOP nomination to be the next Speaker of the U-S House of Representatives. The 58-year-old from Jefferson Parish has represented Louisiana’s First Congressional District since 2008 . UNO Political Science Professor Ed Chervenak says Scalise has been eyeing this position for several years…

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A vote from the full House is still needed, which could take place mid-afternoon. If Scalise is elected, he’ll be the first House Speaker ever from Louisiana.

The Powerball drawing is tonight with the second largest jackpot ever! Your odds of winning, 1 in 292 million. Louisiana Lottery Spokesperson Dustin Annison says don’t toss your ticket in the trash too quickly if you don’t hit all six numbers. He said there are multiple ways to win.

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The 2023 Louisiana Litter Study reveals Louisiana taxpayers are paying more than $91 million annually on litter abatement. According to Keep Louisiana Beautiful Director Susan Russell 74 percent of all littering across the Bayou State takes place at outdoor events.

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Prices and inflation seem to be up everywhere but prices at the pump have come down. Louisiana’s average price per gallon is 10 cents cheaper than just a week ago and 20 cents cheaper than last year. Don Redman of Triple A says it’s all about supply and demand…

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According to Redman, under normal circumstances prices could drop to a statewide average of $3.10 per gallon or even $3.00 per gallon but be prepared to budget more because of the events happening in the Middle East.

Members of Congress are scheduled to choose a new Speaker of the House today and former president Trump has endorsed Ohio Representative Jim Jordon. Louisiana’s Steve Scalise is the other contender but Of the Louisiana house members, only Julia Letlow has voiced support for Scalise. With little backing from Scalise’s own state, LSU Political Science Professor Dr. Robert Hogan says it’s indicative of a deep division within the Republican party.

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And Hogan says, many Republican congressional members are fearful Trump’s endorsement of Jordan, could be used against them among voters if they support Scalise instead.

Gas prices are still over $3 a gallon but perhaps they’re headed in the right direction. Regular grade is down almost 2 cents a gallon compared to a month ago. The Current average price for a gallon of regular gasoline is $3.19.

Finally a little rain for South Louisiana that’s Thanks to a disturbance in the Gulf. Brooke Thorington has more.

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Small business and optimism nationwide dropped in September and National Federation of Independent Business State Director Dawn McVea says sales growth has slowed, and owners have limited options for relief.

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JMC Analytics Pollster John Couvillon says this is the lowest interest he’s ever seen in a Louisiana governor’s race. And Couvillon says, surprisingly more registered Republicans participated in early voting than Democrats…

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Couvillon says participation among black voters was also down.

The Desoto Parish Clerk of Court turned himself in and was arrested today on misdemeanor charges of electioneering. Jeremy Evans posted pictures of himself on Social Media showing his September 20^th visit to 2 Mansfield nursing homes. The photos showed Evans was wearing a shirt with a “re-elect Jeremy Evans” logo on it and campaign literature in his hand. LA law says no candidate can solicit votes, hand out campaign literature or place any political advertising in nursing homes past a certain date.

This morning Members of Louisiana InterFaith against Executions (L.I.F.E.) presented Governor Edwards with a letter signed by more than 100 faith leaders asking him and the Pardon Board to grant clemency hearings for all of the inmates awaiting execution.

Baton Rouge Catholic Bishop Michael Gerard Duca says he believes Edwards is doing all he can on behalf of death row inmates.

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A settlement reached after an injunction was filed on behalf of Louisiana District Attorneys means most of the 56 inmates on death row with not have clemency hearings. The ruling is being appealed

We’re more than a month from Thanksgiving but major retailers like Amazon, Walmart, Target and Best Buy are already offering Black Friday discounts, weeks before the traditional holiday shopping season. Bankrate Senior Industry Analyst Ted Rossman says an early start gives shoppers more time to research and spread out their cash flow

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JMC Analytics pollster John Couvillon says based on early voting totals, total voter turnout for Saturday’s election could be less than 40-percent. Jeff Palermo has more…

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The DeSoto Parish Clerk of Court has been arrested. Jeremy Evans is charged with two counts of electioneering after two September 20^th visits to Mansfield nursing homes. During those visits, Evans posted photos of himself holding his campaign literature and wearing a shirt with a “re-elect Jeremy Evans” logo on it. The charges are misdemeanor.

A Group of Faith Leaders who oppose the Death Penalty met with Governor Edwards this morning Members of Louisiana InterFaith against Executions (L.I.F.E.) are calling for clemency hearings for death row inmates. The group presented Governor Edwards with a letter signed by more than 100 faith leaders asking him and the pardon board to grant the clemency hearing for all inmates awaiting execution. Sister Helen Prejean was among those requesting clemency hearings for the inmates

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A recent settlement reached after an injunction was filed on behalf of Louisiana district attorneys means most of the 56 inmates on death row will not have clemency hearings. The ruling is being appealed.

Louisiana may be getting some Heavy rain tomorrow due to a tropical wave in the Gulf of Mexico. LRN Meteorologist John Wetherbee says localized flash flooding is possible in southeast Louisiana…

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The DeSoto Parish Clerk of Court has been arrested. Jeremy Evans is charged with two counts of electioneering after two September 20^th visits to Mansfield nursing homes. During those visits, Evans posted photos of himself holding his campaign literature and wearing a shirt with a “re-elect Jeremy Evans” logo on it. The charges are misdemeanor.

Members of Louisiana InterFaith against Executions (L.I.F.E.) met with Governor Edwards and presented him with a letter signed by more than 100 faith leaders asking him and the Pardon Board to grant clemency hearings for all inmates awaiting execution.

LIFE leaders prayed for the inmates and the family members of their victims. Baton Rouge Catholic Bishop Michael Gerard Duca says they are not asking for death row inmates to be set free, only that their lives be spared.

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There’s a tropical wave in the Gulf of Mexico. It’s expected to bring Heavy rain southeast Louisiana tomorrow. LRN Meteorologist John Wetherbee says more than two inches of rain could fall along the coast, into the New Orleans area and St. Tammany Parish…

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Wetherbee says pay attention some areas could see some localized flash flooding.

Black Friday has come early for shoppers as major retailers are offering early deals in October. Teiko Foxx has more…

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