A mother is devastated and neighbors are in shock after an overnight fire allegedly intentionally set by their father, took the life of three young children. Authorities found the accused’s car in the Mississippi River near Gretna and New Orleans Police arrested the children’s father, 29-year-old Joseph Washington. They are currently investigating the incident as a triple homicide. According to investigators, the mother of the three children called 911 five minutes before midnight stating that their father intended to burn the house down. Shortly afterward, another call came in about a house fire at that location.

The Advocate’s political reporter Tyler Bridges is reporting Metairie Republican Cameron Henry will be the next Louisiana Senate President. Bridges says Henry beat out Leesville Senator Mike Reese for the top spot in the upper chamber…

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An official vote will take place when a new Senate is sworn in on January 8th.

The low Democratic turnout for Saturday’s election has political analysts in shock that a runoff didn’t take place for in the governor’s race. Teiko Foxx has more…

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The National Federation of Independent Business is looking forward to Republican Jeff Landry taking over as governor in January and they hope he’ll urge the state legislature to cut taxes. NFIB state director Dawn McVea says  states surrounding Louisiana are already in the mode of reducing the tax burden…

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The National Federation of Independent Business is looking forward to Republican Jeff Landry taking over as governor in January and they hope he’ll urge the legislature to cut taxes. NFIB state director Dawn McVea says states surrounding Louisiana are already in the mode of reducing the tax burden…

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McVea says Louisiana can afford the tax cuts, because for the last few years state revenues continue to produce hundreds of millions of dollars in state surpluses.

An official vote will take place when a new Senate is sworn in on January 8th. But Tyler Bridges of the Advocate says the Senate has already come to an agreement and Cameron Henry will be their Senate President…

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Dillard University Political Analyst Robert Collins says voter turnout for the gubernatorial election proves the Louisiana Democratic Party is no longer a legitimate opposition party. Collins says the Democratic  Party turnout was nearly 30 percent lower than in 2019.

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In total, 24 percent of Louisiana’s black registered voters showed up to the polls in Saturday’s primary compared to 72 percent of white voters.

A tragic story out of New Orleans. 3 Children have died and their father is suspected of intentionally starting the fire that took their lives. According to investigators, the mother of the three children who was on her way to the residence called 911 stating their father intended to burn the house down. Moments later a fire at the America Street residence was reported. The children were 3, 5, and 8 years old.

The Advocate’s political reporter Tyler Bridges is reporting Metairie Republican Cameron Henry will be the next Louisiana Senate President. Bridges says Henry beat out Leesville Senator Mike Reese for the top spot in the upper chamber…

Cut 9 (09) “…made the difference 

An official vote will take place when a new Senate is sworn in on January 8th.

Two state representatives will continue to serve Louisiana as they’ve been elected to the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. Republicans Paul Hollis and Lance Harris agree that attracting and keeping quality teachers is a must. Hollis says…

Cut 4 (03) “…more pay.”

Harris says, we must also be sure teachers have access to the resources they need to educate our children

The newly elected BESE members are optimistic about the future and Harris says it’s time to look at giving parents more say

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The state treasurer’s race is down to a runoff between Republican John Fleming and Democrat Dustin Granger. Teiko Foxx has the story…

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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

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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…

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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…

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

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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…

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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

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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…

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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.”

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.

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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…

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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…

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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.

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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.

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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…

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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…

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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.

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