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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Qualifying for the party primaries is scheduled for January with primary elections set for April and May but Republican lawmakers are looking to push those back a month and the Senate Governmental Affairs Committee approved Caleb Kleinpeter’s bill to do just that. Shreveport Senator Sam Jenkins says the legislature should not change the election procedure when the elections are months away.

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For Buc-ee’s fans in North Louisiana, the big day is finally here – groundbreaking on the massive 70-thousand-square-foot Buc-ee’s in Ruston. Mayor Ronny Walker says it follows major progress on site prep.

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Walker says people can’t wait for the new Buc-ee’s to open in early 2027.

Nicholls State is named number one best value college in Louisiana, according to Niche.com. Dr. Todd Keller, the provost and vice president for academic affairs, says Nicholls’ average cost and tuition are significantly lower than the national and state averages and five years after graduation, alumni median earnings average four-thousand dollars more than the national average. And he says surveys find that students enjoy their time at Nicholls.

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Louisiana Tech ranks second for value, followed by U-L Lafayette, Louisiana Christian and ULM.

With Halloween approaching, the sports website Pickswise says the Ceasars Superdome is the most haunted stadium in the NFL. George Rogan with Pickswise says the overall spookiness of the state played a role in the ranking.

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He says the least haunted stadium is Empower Field at Mile High in Denver.

Republican lawmakers are looking to push the election back, because it’s possible the U-S Supreme Court will rule the state’s current congressional map as unconstitutional. Shreveport Senator Sam Jenkins believes it’s premature to act, since the court has not ordered Louisiana to move its election dates back, and delaying the elections could influence the Supreme Court’s decision. Author of the bill to change the dates, Caleb Kleinpeter, responded.

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Groundbreaking is finally here for the 70-thousand-square-foot Buc-ee’s in Ruston. Mayor Ronny Walker says there’s excitement for the opening in early 2027.

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The Superdome emerges at the top of one list. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Niche.com named Nicholls State Louisiana’s number one best value college based on price, alumni earnings, student debt, and graduation rate. Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Todd Keller says tuition is around half of Louisiana’s average.

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Nicholls also ranks third for safest college campus in Louisiana.

At the state capital, intense debate broke out over a bill to push back the closed party primaries by a month. Jeff Palermo has the story.

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Groundbreaking is finally here for Buc-ee’s in Ruston. With their cleanest bathrooms on the planet, beaver nuggets and barbecue, Mayor Ronny Walker says they will help keep all vehicles moving with 120 gas pumps and

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Nicholls State ranks as the number-one best value college in Louisiana, according to Niche.com. The ranking is based on net price, alumni earnings, graduation rates and student debt. Dr. Todd Keller, the provost and vice president for academic affairs, says Nicholls’ average cost and tuition are significantly lower than the national and state averages and students feel at home.

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Louisiana Tech ranks second for value, followed by U-L Lafayette, Louisiana Christian and ULM.

Halloween is coming and Pickswise sports website has named the Ceasars Superdome as the most haunted stadium in the NFL. George Rogan with Pickswise says one factor for the 50-year-old stadium is the close proximity to St. Louis Cemetery.

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On the first day of the special session, the Senate Governmental Affairs Committee approved legislation to push back qualifying and the primary election dates for the 2026 federal elections by one month. Black lawmakers oppose the move — Shreveport Senator Sam Jenkins told the bill’s author, Caleb Kleinpeter from Port Allen, that the legislature should not be changing election laws this close to the election.

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Qualifying for the party primaries is currently scheduled for January, and the primary elections are set for April and May. Klieinpeter’s bill, which now heads to the Senate floor for another vote, pushes qualifying back to February and the closed party primary would be in May and the run-off in June.

For Buc-ee’s fans in North Louisiana, the big day is finally here – groundbreaking on the massive 70-thousand-square-foot Buc-ee’s in Ruston. Mayor Ronny Walker says it follows major progress on site prep.

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He says people can’t wait for the new Buc-ee’s to open in early 2027.

Nicholls State is ranked as the best value college in Louisiana. Andre Champagne has the story.

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When you go to a Saints game in New Orleans, the sports website Pickswise claims you’re going to the most haunted stadium in the NFL George Rogan with Pickswise says a major factor is the close proximity to St. Louis Cemetery.

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A new statewide poll finds President Trump’s favorable rating in Louisiana is 48-percent, but Governor Jeff Landry’s is only 39-percent. JMC Analytics pollster John Couvillon says Landry had an aggressive legislative agenda during his first year in office and that might have turned off a few voters.

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In his first year in office, lawmakers approved Landry’s tough on crime legislative package, tax reform, displaying the Ten Commandments in public-schools, and changing federal elections to a closed party primary system.

Congressman Clay Higgins is calling on President Trump to stop foreign shrimp imports at least for now because of reports of contaminated radioactive shrimp in U.S. grocery stores. He’s asking the president to use his executive powers to pause the imports until the FDA can guarantee that contaminated and radioactive products are not entering the country.

A game played in New Orleans is part of the FBI’s evidence that resulted in the arrest of an NBA player for illegal sports betting. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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As more universities recruit older athletes from overseas, Senator Bill Cassidy is urging the NCAA to explore age limits for collegiate athletes. He says he became concerned after a conversation with a legendary Louisiana collegiate coach.

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A 4-year-old Abita Springs girl has died, and authorities say it was at the hands of her 21-year-old brother. St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office says Davahn Alec Profit has been arrested after authorities found the child with multiple life-threatening injuries. Profit was initially charged with attempted murder, but the charges were upgraded to murder after the hospital reported the child died as a result of the injuries. Sheriff Randy Smith says the community is heartbroken.

The FBI cites an NBA game played in New Orleans as part of its evidence into illegal sports betting. Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier is among more than 30 people charged in a massive investigation into illegal NBA betting. New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch says in March of 2023, Rozier took himself out of a game early at the Smoothie King Center to ensure he would underperform. She says Rozier has played his last game in the NBA.

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Rozier is facing money laundering and wire fraud conspiracy charges.

Senator Bill Cassidy is urging the NCAA to explore an age limit and limits on foreign athletes. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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The cameras have been rolling in Louisiana with films in the works in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and St. Francisville. Jason Waggenspack, the president of Film Louisiana, says Louisiana can double for other countries and areas and after years of shooting overseas filmmakers – and television producers – are showing a greater willingness to make their productions domestically instead of going overseas.

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