At least two people are reportedly dead and approximately 30 injured after a massive pile-up on Interstate 55 in Saint John the Baptist Parish. Reports say around a hundred vehicles are involved. The interstate in both directions is closed and first responders from multiple agencies are on-site. State Police Sergeant Kate Stegall says fog and smoke from nearby marsh fires led to very low visibility

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For a listing of road closures and rerouting instructions visit LA511-dot.org or follow LSP on social media.

The House has been without a speaker since early October as Republicans can’t get on the same page to elect a replacement for Kevin McCarthy. LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan says Louisiana Congressman Mike Johnson of Benton has been one of the more conservative members of Congress and that may help him out in his quest to be the next speaker.

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Though arrests have been made, no one has been charged with murder, in connection with the fatal shooting of Northwestern State football player Ronnie Caldwell. Natchitoches police spokesperson John Greely says Natchitoches Police continue to vigorously investigate the homicide of Caldwell…

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Caldwell was laid to rest on Saturday in Austin, Texas. He was 21-years-old but his family says Caldwell had a life well lived.

The massive pile-up on I-55 in Saint John the Baptist Parish that claimed the lives of several travelers and sent many more to hospitals this morning was due to exceptionally low visibility. National Weather Service Tyler Stanfield says they were getting reports of visibility as low as one-eighth a mile when the crashes occurred. Stanfield says the fog and smoke from nearby marsh fires made it extremely difficult to see…

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Stanfield says winds were also low which allowed the Superfog to sock in. but stronger winds are expected for tomorrow morning’s commute…

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The Blood Center and local hospitals are urging eligible people to donate blood as several people sustained injuries and had to be transported to area hospitals. For donation center locations visit TheBloodCenter.org

Louisiana Congressman Republican Mike Johnson will officially make his bid as U-S House Speaker before his party today. Teiko Foxx has more…

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No one has been charged with murder, but a second person has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of Northwestern State football player Ronnie Caldwell. Natchitoches police spokesperson John Greely says a former teammate of Caldwell’s, 22-year-old Maurice Campbell of Memphis, has been booked on multiple charge and Greely says, Campbell interfered with the investigation

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Caldwell was laid to rest on Saturday in Austin, Texas.

There are reports of several fatalities after low visibility caused by fog and marsh fires this morning in southeast Louisiana caused a massive traffic pile-up on I-55 in both directions. Brooke Thorington has more.

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The Blood Center and local hospitals are urging people to donate blood as several people were injured and taken to local hospitals for treatment. For a list of donation center locations, visit thebloodcenter.org

U.S. Representative Mike Johnson from Benton will make his case before House Republicans today to be the next Speaker of the House. Eight other Republicans are also seeking the post. LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan says Johnson’s chances are as good as the other candidates

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Johnson’s announcement comes after Louisiana’s Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan of Ohio failed short of the 217 votes needed as House Speaker.

A second person has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of Northwestern State football player Ronnie Caldwell. Natchitoches police spokesperson John Greely says a former teammate of Caldwell’s, 22-year-old Maurice Campbell of Memphis, has been booked on multiple charges

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Walker Police have arrested two people involved in the murder 60-year-oid Sarah Santini who was reported missing on October 7^th. Santini’s vehicle was found abandoned in LaPlace on October 12th. Her body was found Thursday by a Livingston Parish Sheriff’s deputy off of Louisiana Highway 63. Captain John Sharp says about 24 hours later they arrested Bobby Schneider of Gonzales and Gregory Baker of Ascension Parish…

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After he was car-jacked Monday, Orleans Parish DA, Jason Williams says, Carjackings are actually down by 44% since the end of August, compared to the same time last year, according to a report by the Metropolitan Crime Commission. Williams says progress has been made but everyone must continue to take precautions.

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Louisiana continues to post historic unemployment numbers. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Saturday is not your regular non-conference game in Tiger Stadium. It’s the first time LSU will host a U.S. Service Academy School. Kick off between the Tigers and Army is at 6:30 and LSU Coach Brian Kelly says his team has the ultimate respect for the Black Knights…

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The race to be the state’s next Attorney General is down to two females, Republican Liz Murrill and Democrat Lindsey Cheek. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Northwestern fell to Southeastern last night in the first game NSU has played since the murder of Ronnie Caldweld. The game was moved up from Saturday to Thursday so NSU’s football players, coaches, and staff could attend services for Caldweld on Friday and Saturday. Northwestern released news today that Natchitoches police have arrested an NSU student but few other details were made available.

The Louisiana Workforce Commission says the number of unemployed people looking for a job, but can’t find one, is a record low 67-thousand people. This number comes from September jobs released by the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. LWC Chief Economist Emily Dipalma says Louisiana residents are showing they want to go to work

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The state’s unemployment rate for September is 3.3 percent which ties the record set in August.

For the first time LSU is hosting a U.S. Service Academy School. Kick off between the Tigers and Army is at 6:30. Army comes into Tiger Stadium with a two-and-four record. Coach Brian Kelly says the option offense they run is not easy to defend…

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Orleans D-A Jason Williams says he and his 78-year-old mother, who was carjacked in the Lower Garden District Monday night, are happy to be alive. Teiko Foxx has more…

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According to a press release from Northwestern State University, Natchitoches police have made an arrest in the murder of NSU football player, Ronnie Caldweld. Caldweld’s teammates are attending his funeral and memorial services today and tomorrow in Texas.

Walker Police have arrested two people involved in the murder 60-year-oid woman who was discovered dead in a wooded area of Livingston Parish. Captain John Sharp says they believe 30-year-old Bobby Schneider of Gonzales killed Sarah Santini in her home…

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56-year-old Gregory Baker of Ascension Parish was also arrested. Investigators says Baker helped Schneider dispose of Santini’s body. A motive for the murder has not been established.

The Saints battled back from a 15-point deficit to have a chance to the tie the game in the final seconds. On third-and-goal, Moreau found himself open in the end zone, but the pass from Derek Carr bounced off his fingers and fell incomplete. He says it was a routine catch that should have been made…

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New Orleans has now lost two in a row and they are 3-and-4 on the season.

Speaking about Monday’s carjacking, Orleans Parish DA Jason Williams says Two men approached as he was helping his mother out of his black Lincoln Navigator in the 1000 block of Race Street, Williams says his thoughts went to Linda Frickey and his greatest concern was his mother.

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Four people carjacked 73-year-old Linda Frickey last year in the Mid-City area of New Orleans. Frickey was caught in the seatbelt as assailants drove off in her vehicle — dragging her for a block.

Northwestern State University is reporting an arrest has been made in the murder of Ronnie Caldweld. No further details have yet been released. Caldweld’s teammates are attending his funeral and memorial services today and tomorrow in Texas. The NLU Demons played their first football game since Caldweld’s death last night and were defeated by Southeastern Louisiana.

The race to be the state’s next Attorney General is down to two females, Republican Liz Murrill and Democrat Lindsey Cheek. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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New Orleans Police have not yet made an arrest in Monday’s carjacking of the Orleans Parish District Attorney. NOPD superintendent Ron Lubrano says another person was carjacked a few blocks away less than 30 minutes later. And at this point they are hesitant to release many details of the investigation…

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Thibodaux Police arrest a 13-year-old for firing a gun multiple times outside the stadium where Thibodaux High was playing Hahnville in football. Dempster says the shooting occurred after a fight between two groups of juveniles in the parking lot of the stadium. Lt. Clint Dempster says once that fight broke up and some of the individuals left the area, gun shots rang out

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Governor John Bel Edwards says Former President Trump asked him to become a republican as Edwards was approaching the end of his first term. Edwards says Trump told him he would not have to change any of his positions on political issues, but the governor says he politely declined the offer to join the GOP…

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Netflix has increased the cost of its subscription plans by 11 percent to cut down on password sharing. Teiko Foxx has more…

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Governor John Bel Edwards says he was approached by Donald Trump when he was president about switching to the Republican Party. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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New Orleans Police have yet to make an arrest in the carjacking of the Orleans Parish District Attorney. Jason Williams and his 78-year-old mother were forced out of their vehicle by gunpoint by two masked men on Monday night in the Lower Garden District. NOPD superintendent Ron Lubrano says the investigation remains active…

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Thibodaux Police arrest a 13-year-old firing a gun multiple times as  Thibodaux High was playing Hahnville in football. The sound of gunshots sent fans, cheerleaders and players running for safety. Lt. Clint Dempster says they’ve been looking for the gunman since the October sixth game

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The basic Netflix plan which is no longer available to new customers at $9.99 is now $11.99. Its premium plan is $22.99 up by three dollars. A manager at general informatics Haggai Davis does not believe consumers are as concerned by the up cost of ad-free streaming services.

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A 13 year old juvenile is currently incarcerated at the Lafourche Parish Juvenile Justice Center charged with firing a gun multiple times in the stadium parking lot while Thibodaux High was playing Hahnville in football. Lt. Clint Dempster says they are glad an arrest has been made in this case…

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New Orleans Police have yet to make an arrest in Monday’s carjacking of the Orleans Parish District Attorney. NOPD superintendent Ron Lubrano says another person was carjacked a few blocks away less than 30 minutes later. Lubrano says at this point they are hesitant to release many details of the investigation…

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John Bel Edwards’ decision not to switch parties before his second run for office led to then President Trump campaigning against Edwards as the former president backed the Republican in the 2019 runoff, Eddie Rispone. Because of Trump’s influence, the governor believes  his re-election win was more impressive than when he defeated Republican David Vitter in 2015….

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Unlike other streaming services like Disney, Warner Brothers, Discovery, and others, Netflix has not raised prices over the last year until now. If prices continue to increase, A manager of General Informatics in Baton Rouge, Haggai Davis, says more price-conscious subscribers may have to choose between streaming services and pricey cable bundles.

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