As Louisiana weather starts to get colder, Ken Pastorick with the State Fire Marshal’s Office is urging residents to practice safe home heating habits to prevent their homes from catching fire.

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69 people have died in 51 home fires in the state so far this year.

Leaders for a Better Louisiana says the Early Childhood Education Fund that matches local communities’ contributions for early childhood education is in danger of being depleted by 2030 unless the state adds more funds. Chief Policy Officer, Barry Erwin says it could mean fewer kids would be served.

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Data released by AARP this week shows that almost a million people in Louisiana care for aging loved ones at home with no assistance from the state. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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The Louisiana State Fair in Shreveport kicks off today. Marketing manager, Russell Adams, says in addition to 30 live bands and a brand new Ferris wheel, there will be food choices from all over the country.

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Police in Monroe quickly make an arrest in connection with a triple murder that has shaken the community. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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A new study by Leaders for a Better Louisiana says the Early Childhood Education Fund is in danger of running out of money by 2030. The Fund that was granted 40 million dollars in seed money matches local contributions. But Better Louisiana Chief Policy Officer Barry Erwin says if contributions keep growing…

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Almost a million people in Louisiana provide unpaid and unsupported care to older loved ones at home. That’s according to recent data from AARP. Andrew Muhl, the director of advocacy for AARP Louisiana, says the majority of seniors who need assistance prefer to live in their own home, but the state puts a disproportionate amount of money towards nursing homes leaving scores of seniors and the loved ones without any state assistance.

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The 119^th Louisiana State Fair begins today in Shreveport and will run all the way until November 16^th. Russell Adams, the marketing manager of the Louisiana State Fair, says there’s a new addition this year.

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And he says Food vendors from all over the country are there.

Governor Landry reportedly had influence in Scott Woodward’s decision to fire Brian Kelly as LSU’s head football coach. Jeremy Alford, the publisher of LaPolitics-dot-com, says it’s not that unusual for governors to be involved to some degree in their respective states’ football programs.

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Bookies-dot-com writer Christopher Boan says Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin as the betting favorite to be the next head coach of the LSU Tigers but Tulane Coach Jon Sumrall is also a likely candidate. And he says although Louisville coach Jeff Brohm and Arizona State’s Kenny Dillingham are having success at their alma maters.

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Now that Julie Emerson has become the fifth prominent candidate to enter the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate, how will the race change? ULM Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says given the number of challengers he’s facing, Bill Cassidy has almost no chance of securing a majority of the vote in the primary, but he’s all but guaranteed to finish in the top two.

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State Police have arrested a 21-year-old Monroe man for allegedly staging multiple car crashes and collecting thousands of dollars in fraudulent insurance claims. Senior Trooper Ryan Davis as they investigated reports of fraud from the Department of Insurance, authorities learned that Adrian Simpson had planned, staged and orchestrated crashes to file fraudulent insurance claims.

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Davis says Sampson potentially gained 156-thousand dollars from the victims.

A 21-year-old Monroe man has been arrested for allegedly staging multiple car crashes. State Police Senior Trooper Ryan Davis says Adrian Simpson potentially gained 156-thousand dollars from the victims of fraudulent insurance claims. He’s facing 49 felony counts of racketeering, insurance fraud, criminal damage to property, and staged crashes.

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Anyone with information regarding this matter should contact the State Police Insurance Fraud-Auto Theft Unit in Monroe at 318-362-4588.

Julie Emerson enters the race to represent Louisiana in the U.S. Senate and since she has, ULM Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says there’s one name we will likely not see on the crowded primary ballot.

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He says now that Emerson is in, that means Letlow has likely decided not to enter the race.

LSU is expected to be aggressive in getting the best football coach it can find. So who’s the betting favorite to replace Brian Kelly? Jeff Palermo has the story.

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Governor Landry reportedly had influence in Scott Woodward’s decision to fire Brian Kelly as LSU’s head football coach. Jeremy Alford, the publisher of LaPolitics-dot-com, says such involvement by Landry is not unprecedented.

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Julie Emerson joins the race for a Louisiana Senate seat, challenging incumbent Bill Cassidy for the Republican nomination. ULM Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says usually entering the race at this relatively late stage might work against Emerson and her ability to raise enough money to mount a serious challenge. However…

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Governor Landry was reportedly in those meetings where the decision to fire Brian Kelly as LSU’s head football coach was made. Jeremy Alford, the publisher of LaPolitics-dot-com, says Landry injecting himself into LSU football business has been par for the course for him – last season, over objections from the university and veterinary experts, Landry facilitated the transport of a live tiger onto the field at Tiger Stadium.

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A taste of fall is coming, as the strongest cold front of the season makes its way through the Bayou State later today. LRN Meteorologist Bill Jacquemin has the story.

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While Bookies-dot-com has Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin as the favorite to be the next head football coach at LSU. BetOnline has Tulane Coach Jon Sumrall as the favorite at +150. Bookies-dot-com writer, Christopher Boan, says they give Sumrall a 10% chance and he says the 43-year-old is an up-and-comer in the coaching ranks.

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Now that Julie Emerson has become the fifth prominent candidate to challenge Bill Cassidy for the Republican Senate nomination, how does that change the primary race? ULM Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says given the number of challengers he’s facing, Cassidy has almost no chance of securing a majority of the vote in the primary, but he’s all but guaranteed to finish in the top two.

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State Police have arrested a 21-year-old Monroe man for allegedly staging multiple car crashes and collecting thousands of dollars in fraudulent insurance claims. Senior Trooper Ryan Davis says they started their investigation in February, after the Louisiana Department of Insurance alerted them that Adrian Simpson was involved in insurance fraud.

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Anyone with information should contact the State Police Insurance Fraud-Auto Theft Unit at 318-362-4588.

Governor Landry reportedly had something to do with Brian Kelly losing his job as LSU’s head football coach. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Bookies-dot-com has Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin as the betting favorite to be the next head coach of the LSU Tigers. Kiffin’s odds are at +375 or 21-percent. Christopher Boan, the lead writer for Bookies-dot-com, says Kiffin has the seventh-ranked Rebels in position to make the College Football Playoff, but he could build a consistent winner in Baton Rouge.

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Louisiana SNAP recipients may get November assistance in spite of the federal government shutdown. The USDA funds SNAP but Louisiana Senate President Cameron Henry says there’s a plan to use LDH dollars to make sure people do not go hungry. In addition, in an emergency order, Governor Jeff Landry suggested using money from the Rainy Day fund as a stopgap. Henry says they will look at that option if the government shutdown drags on…

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The Brian Kelly era at LSU is over. The last straw came Saturday night as the Tigers got blown out at home by Texas A&M, 49-25. LSU announced the firing of Kelly Sunday but says the terms of the separation are still being finalized. Tiger Rag Editor Glen Guilbeau says Kelly will fight for every penny he’s owed.

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A 2.8 percent pay increase is coming to Social Security recipients next year. It works out to an average of 56 dollars a month. Director of Advocacy for AARP Louisiana, Andrew Muhl, says

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This year’s increase evenly splits the difference of last year’s increase of 2.5-percent and the ten-year average of 3.1-percent.

An Canadian mining company is investing 277-million dollars to build the nation’s first heavy rare-earth separation facility at the Port of Vinton. Aclara selected the Port of Vinton location for its proximity to key chemical suppliers, access to Gulf Coast logistics and availability of skilled industrial workers. Calcasieu Parish Police Jury President Judd Bares bringing the company to Calcasieu Parish is a testament to the infrastructure of the parish.

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Construction is expected to begin in 2026 and be completed by the end of 2027.

LSU’s ugly 45 to 29 loss to Texas A and M Saturday was the final blow for Brian Kelly as the Tiger’s head coach and despite a huge buyout he’ll have to be paid, Kelly was fired Sunday. New Orleans native and longtime assistant coach Frank Wilson will serve as interim head coach and a permanent coach will be named after the regular season. Tiger Rag Editor, Glen Guilbeau, says Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin is likely on top of LSU’s wish list.

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Aclara, a Canadian mining company, is bringing the nation’s first heavy rare-earth separation facility to the Port of Vinton. Calcasieu Parish Police Jury President Judd Bares says with this project, the company will diversify what is done in Southwest Louisiana.

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Despite the federal government shutdown, SNAP recipients might still receive assistance to purchase food in November. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Social Security recipients are getting a 2.8-percent cost-of-living increase next year. That’s an average of 56 dollars a month. Andrew Muhl, the director of advocacy for AARP Louisiana lawmakers from both parties have pledged to protect Social Security.

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The Brian Kelly era at LSU is over. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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With the federal government shut down, Louisiana Senate President Cameron Henry says there’s a plan to make sure people do not go hungry. The state receives 150-million dollars every month from the USDA to provide food assistance. The Louisiana House passed a resolution on Friday urging L-D-H to provide SNAP funding in November and Henry says the Louisiana Senate will take up the same resolution on Wednesday…

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It’s unclear if the state will be reimbursed for SNAP costs in November.

Social Security recipients are getting a raise. AARP Louisiana Director of Advocacy, Andrew Muhl says with the price of everything going up …

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The 2.8-percent cost of living increase works out at an average of 56 dollars per month and takes effect next year.

Canadian mining company, Aclara, is investing 277-million dollars in building the nation’s first heavy rare-earth separation facility at the Port of Vinton. Calcasieu Parish Police Jury President Judd Bares says the facility will refine rare earth metals that will be used for electric vehicles, wind turbines, drones and robotics.

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Construction is expected to begin in 2026 and be completed by the end of 2027.

The winningest active coach in NCAA Football did not win at a high enough level in Baton Rouge and Brian Kelly is out as head coach of the LSU Tigers. Kelly was fired on Sunday after an ugly 45-29 loss to Texas A&M. It was the third loss in four games for a team that had national championship aspirations. Tiger Rag Editor Glenn Guilbeau says Kelly was 34-14 in three-plus seasons with LSU.

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In a statement, Athletics Director Scott Woodward said as a proud alum, current caretaker of the athletics programs, he will not compromise LSU’s pursuit of excellence and he will not lower the school’s standards.

Louisiana is taking steps to make sure those who rely on food stamps will still receive their SNAP assistance despite the federal government shutdown. The USDA funds SNAP, but because of the shutdown the federal agency is not allocating any SNAP funding for November. Louisiana Senate President Cameron Henry says there’s a plan to use state dollars to make sure people do not go hungry…

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The nation’s first rare earth separation facility is coming to Southwest Louisiana. Andre Champagne reports.

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For those of you who collect Social Security, your benefits will increase 2.8-percent next year. That works out to an average of 56 dollars a month. Andrew Muhl, the director of advocacy for AARP Louisiana, says these cost of living adjustments are good news for Louisiana seniors.

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