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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According to a statewide poll, President Trump’s favorable rating in Louisiana is 48-percent, while Governor Jeff Landry’s is 39-percent. 26 percent said the state is heading in the right direction, 54-percent say it’s heading in the wrong direction. John Couvillon with JMC Analytics says the poll was conducted last week and the federal government shutdown probably played a role in the responses.

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After years of films being shot overseas, President of Film Louisiana, Jason Waggenpack says production is trending back to the U.S. and Louisiana is the perfect spot.

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He says currently filming is happening in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and St. Francisville and after visiting Hollywood, he expects things to pick up in the new year.

Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier has been arrested, and the FBI says part of the evidence leading to his arrest involving illegal sports betting came from a game played in the Smoothie King against the Pelicans when he was with the Charlotte Hornets. New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tish says Rozier took himself out of the game after under 10 minutes. The Pelicans won the defendants bets placed on the “unders” of his prop bets paid out tens of thousands of dollars.

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She says Rozier has played his last game in the NBA.

As more universities recruit older athletes from overseas. Senator Bill Cassidy is urging the NCAA to explore age limits for collegiate athletes.

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LSU has a 23-year-old freshman from Israel on the men’s basketball team. Cassidy says American universities should provide opportunities for American citizens first.

Getting the gas gauge to “full” is less likely to leave your bank account “empty.” The statewide average for a gallon of regular gasoline is $2.62. and Nick Chabarria with Triple-A says gas prices may not be done dropping.

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Louisiana’s statewide average is currently the sixth lowest in the country.

After injuries sustained in a house fire last week took the lives of two young Shreveport girls, the community, is looking for answers. The fire is being investigated as arson and investigators are looking for details. Caddo Parish Public School Superintendent Keith Burton says the loss of Nine-year-old Aaliyah Robinson and five-year-old Danielle Spearman is a tragedy.

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Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to five thousand dollars for information leading to an arrest in this case.

Businesses that need to report their monthly waste tire fees to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality now have an online portal. DEQ Undersecretary Theresa Delafosse (DELL-ah-foss) says the new system is easier and more convenient.

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The LSU Tigers and the LSU-Shreveport Pilots baseball teams were honored in the White House yesterday. President Trump hosted the two national championship teams in a 30-minute ceremony in the East Wing. He praised the teams and suggested LSU’s Jay Johnson and LSU-Shreveport’s Brad Neffendorf could have careers outside college baseball.

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Louisiana’s statewide average is currently the sixth lowest in the country with the average price for a gallon of regular at $2.62. Nick Chabarria with Triple-A says this is the time of year when gas prices typically start to come down and he says gas prices have remained relatively low this year – not just in Louisiana but all across the country.

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Chabarria says gas prices may not be done dropping.

President Trump honors LSU Tigers and LSU Shreveport Pilots national championship baseball teams at the White House yesterday. En route to their eighth College World Series title LSU went 53-and-15; but Trump says with so many future Major Leaguers on the team…

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LSU-Shreveport became the first college baseball team at any level to go through an entire season undefeated going 59-and-0.

After two girls died from injuries suffered in a house fire, a community issues an emotional plea for information. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality now has an online portal for businesses to report their monthly waste tire fees. DEQ Undersecretary Theresa Delafosse (DELL-ah-foss) says the new system more convenient.

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Two young girls died from injuries suffered in a house fire last week and authorities believe the fire was a result of arson or neglect. Nine-year-old Aaliyah Robinson and five-year-old Danielle Spearman were hospitalized in critical condition and family members had to make the difficult decision to take them off life support. Shreveport Mayor Pro Tem Tabatha Taylor has a stern message for whomever was responsible for this house fire.

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Crimestoppers is offering a reward for information leading to an arrest in this case.

Monthly waste-tire fee reporting is now easier and more convenient. Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Undersecretary Theresa Delafosse (DELL-ah-foss) says their online portal went live last month, and so far, participation has been strong.

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She says feedback has been positive.

President Trump honors Louisiana’s national championship baseball teams. Andre Champagne reports.

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Getting the gas gauge to “full” is less likely to leave your bank account “empty.” The statewide average for a gallon of regular unleaded is $2.62. That’s down six cents from a week ago. Nick Chabarria with Triple-A says this is the time of year when we typically see gas prices start to come down.

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Louisiana’s statewide average is currently the sixth lowest in the country.