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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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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