Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise has ended his campaign to become the next U-S Speaker of the House. Here’s Teiko Foxx.

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In addition to the Louisiana governor’s race, there are legislative seats are up for grabs at home in today’s election .But ULM Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says no matter what Republicans will still have a strong majority in both chambers. 

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A rare annular eclipse should be visible in Louisiana today. And experts are reminding us never to look directly at any eclipse. If you don’t have solar glasses, which are different from regular sunglasses, LSU Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy Natalie Hinkel says grab a colander from the kitchen. The small holes will act as a lens…

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The only female on Louisiana’s death row was denied a capital clemency hearing by the state’s Pardon Board yesterday. Antoinette Frank’s was a New Orleans police officer when she killed a fellow officer and two restaurant workers during a late-night robbery in 1995. Her brother, Alex Frank, told the four-member panel that his sister is a reformed person (:18)

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Four other death row inmates seeking clemency hearings were also denied. LRN

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.

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Other statewide offices on the ballot include secretary of state, attorney general, & treasurer, just to name a few. Polls are open now…and close tonight at 8. (:09)

Speaking of votes, 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.

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Louisiana’s lone female on death row was denied a capital clemency hearing by the Louisiana Pardon Board who conducted an administrative review of Antoinette Frank’s case. Frank was New Orleans police officer when she killed fellow officer Ronald Williams, and two restaurant workers during a late night robbery in 1995. Officer Williams’ son Patrick, says Frank does not deserve to leave death row.

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Four other death row inmates seeking clemency hearings were also denied. (:05)

Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy is headed to Israel as part of Leader Chuck Schumer’s bipartisan Congressional Delegation.  While in Israel they will meet with the new unity government there including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Benny Gantz, as well as President Isaac Herzog.

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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.

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Other statewide offices on the ballot include secretary of state, attorney general, & treasurer, just to name a few. Polls are open now…and close tonight at 8. (:09)

Speaking of votes, 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.

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Louisiana’s lone female on death row was denied a capital clemency hearing by the Louisiana Pardon Board who conducted an administrative review of Antoinette Frank’s case. Frank was New Orleans police officer when she killed fellow officer Ronald Williams, and two restaurant workers during a late night robbery in 1995. Officer Williams’ son Patrick, says Frank does not deserve to leave death row.

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Four other death row inmates seeking clemency hearings were also denied. (:05)

Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy is headed to Israel as part of Leader Chuck Schumer’s bipartisan Congressional Delegation.  While in Israel they will meet with the new unity government there including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Benny Gantz, as well as President Isaac Herzog.

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Five Louisiana death row inmates seeking a capital clemency hearing did not get the answer they were seeking. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Political analysts are expecting Saturday’s election to result in a run-off in the governor’s race between Republican Jeff Landry and Democrat Shawn Wilson. ULM Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says there are five other main candidates in the race, but none of them including Republican Stephen Waguespack caught fire and swayed votes in their direction….

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Louisiana Congressman and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise’s attempt to be the next U-S House Speaker is over. Scalise could only afford to lose four votes from Republicans and there were at least 17 GOP lawmakers against him, despite receiving the House Republican nomination on Wednesday. Scalise says unification is needed and the House has to come together for the country.

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Never look directly at an eclipse. That advice will come in handy Saturday as a rare annular eclipse takes place. LSU Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy Natalie Hinkel says  If you don’t have solar glasses, which are different from regular sunglasses, or time to make a pinhole grab a colander from the kitchen. The small holes will act as a lens…

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In Louisiana, the eclipse will be visible from 10:30 AM until 1:30 PM.

Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise has ended his campaign to replace the ousted Kevin McCarthy as the next U-S Speaker of the House. Teiko Foxx explains.

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Louisiana Voters will choose a new governor Saturday. There are also some hotly contested Legislative seats are up for grabs. ULM Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says we already know Republicans will have a strong majority in both chambers…

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Polls open Saturday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Louisiana’s lone female on death row was denied a capital clemency hearing by the Louisiana Pardon Board who conducted an administrative review of Antoinette Frank’s case. Frank was a New Orleans police officer when she killed fellow officer Ronald Williams and two restaurant workers during a robbery in 1995. Frank’s former spiritual advisor argued for her chance at a sentence of life in prison…

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Officer Williams’s brother-in-law pleaded with the Louisiana Pardon Board not to grant clemency. He says the family has suffered enough and Frank deserves to die for what she’s done…

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Four other death row inmates seeking clemency hearings were also denied.

Five Louisiana death row inmates seeking a capital clemency hearing did not get the answer they were seeking. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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A plane crash in Patterson claimed 2 lives yesterday, St. Mary Parish coroner, Eric Melancon confirmed this morning. NTSB is expected to begin investigating the crash of a Cessna 414 that occurred around 3 PM Thursday. The plane crashed in a field in the vicinity of the Patterson Airport and sparks from the crash caused a wildfire in the field adjacent to the airport. Several fire departments from surrounding towns responded. The names of the victims have not be released.

Louisiana’s Steve Scalise had the public support of Louisiana U-S Representatives Julia Letlow and Clay Higgins in his bid for Speaker of the House. Higgins says he’s sad Scalise wouldn’t be the first House Speaker from Louisiana. But He now throws his support behind fellow House Freedom Caucus member Jim Jordan from Ohio…

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A rare annular eclipse will take place tomorrow. LSU Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy Natalie Hinkel says this type of eclipse happens when the moon is further from Earth, and it obscures only part of the sun. She says Louisiana will only have a partial eclipse and won’t get the full effect of the Ring of Fire view.

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In Louisiana, the eclipse will be visible from 10:30 AM until 1:30 PM.

Northwestern State in Natchitoches is mourning the tragic death of a respected football player. Natchitoches Police Corporal John Greely says, Junior Safety Ronald Caldwell’s body was found with several gunshot wounds between two buildings at an apartment complex on University Parkway where he lived…

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Northwestern Head Coach Brad Laird spoke of the respect the staff and team had for Ronald Caldwell. Caldwell was recently honored as Northwestern’s Student Athlete of the Month. Northwestern has canceled Saturday’s football game against Nichols State.

Good news in the battle against saltwater intrusion impacting drinking water systems in southeast Louisiana. The U-S Army Corps of Engineers released an updated forecast today and the saltwater wedge is no longer expected to reach Orleans or Jefferson Parishes. An underwater levee constructed by the Corps is helping to hold back the salt water.

Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves describes the scene as the U-S House attempts to elect a new speaker. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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After an unusual summer, with more than the average number of wildfires in Louisiana, the recent rains are a welcome relief. Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain says the average number of wildfires is decreasing daily.

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Northwestern Louisiana State has cancelled Saturday’s football game against Nicholls State after an overnight tragedy. 21-year-old Ronald Caldwell, a junior safety on the football team was found dead during the overnight hours with several gunshot wounds at an apartment complex on University Parkway. Police received a call around 1 a.m. this morning of several gunshots in the area. The Junior Safety from Texas lived at the complex and investigators are interviewing his roommates and others. Anyone with information is urged to call Natchitoches Crimestoppers.

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Caldwell was honored as Northwestern’s Student-Athlete of the Month this month. His Head coach Braid Laird spoke of the respect players and staff had for Caldwell.

Recent Louisiana rains have provided some relief in wildfire risks Agriculture and Forestry Commission Mike Strain says some areas of the state are still dry and residents should abide by local burn bans

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Louisiana’s average ACT composite score has increased for the first time in seven years. Teiko Foxx has more.

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217 votes are needed to be elected speaker of the House, but because Republicans have a slim majority over Democrats, Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise needs near-unanimous support from the GOP. US Congressman Garret Graves of Baton Rouge says it may take time before Scalise gets the support he needs from fellow Republicans…

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Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves describes the scene as the U-S House attempts to elect a new speaker. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Good news in the battle against saltwater intrusion impacting drinking water systems in southeast Louisiana. The U-S Army Corps of Engineers released an updated forecast today and the saltwater wedge is no longer expected to reach Orleans or Jefferson Parishes. An underwater levee constructed by the Corps is helping to hold back the salt water.

Louisiana has gotten a rain relief and the average number of wildfires is decreasing daily but Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain says some areas of the state are still dry and urges residents to abide by their local burn ban.

Agricultural burning, however, Strain says is permitted…

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Louisiana has spent 33-million dollars in fighting wildfires this year.

Louisiana 2023 high school class ACT scores increased for the first time since 2016. The state’s average composite score of 18 point two was up from 18 point one last year. Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley says it’s encouraging to see the academic improvement

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A vote from the full House is still needed but Louisiana’s 1^st Congressional District Representative, 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 If Scalise is elected, he’ll be the first House Speaker ever from Louisiana and this is a big deal for the Bayou State…

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Good news at the gas pump! The Average Price per gallon has come down 10 cents per gallon since last week in Louisiana. That’s more than expected according to Don Redman with Triple A.

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Louisiana Taxpayers are paying more than $91 million a year on litter abatement.

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Tonight’s Powerball drawing is the 36^th consecutive drawing that has rolled over since July 19 without a big winner. The odds of winning the Powerball is 1 in 292 million. Lottery Spokesperson Dustin Annison says there have been 17 Powerball grand prize winners from Louisiana….

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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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