State Treasurer John Fleming says it’s time to increase Louisiana’s homestead exemption. That hasn’t happened in 46 years.  In recent years, state lawmakers have filed legislation to raise the homestead exemption, but business groups and policy organizations have opposed. They’ve argued it reduces vital revenue for local services. But Fleming says local governments need to be more fiscally responsible.

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After Leaders for a Better Louisiana urges voters to vote “no” on Amendment Eight, we are now hearing from the author of that amendment. Rosepine Representative Chuck Owen says Amendment 8 would prohibit a foreign adversary or an agent of a foreign adversary from seizing private property for necessary purposes, known as expropriation.  Owen says while it has not happened in Louisiana, allowing a foreign adversary or an agent of a foreign adversary to get its hands on land in Louisiana could have a devastating ripple effect.

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Saints owner Gayle Benson issued a call to action to her team to response to a disappointing start to the season. Kace Kieschnick has the story.

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A  Slidell man is facing charges in connection with a hit and run that happened Tuesday evening on Gause Boulevard.  Officials say 48 year old Ralph Bordelon fled the scene after hitting the two runners.  He’s facing two counts of hit and run.  Both victims were taken to the hospital with non life-threating injuries.

After an advocacy group urges voters to vote “no” on Amendment Eight, we’re hearing from the author of that amendment. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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A Monroe man has been arrested and charged with second degree murder after Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s investigators say he admitted to shooting a 13 year old boy.  23 year old Joshua Darnell Swan was arrested after deputies found the body of a teenager who’d been reported missing– inside a dumpster on Sunday shot in the head  Authorities say three other juveniles witnessed the shooting.

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State Treasurer John Fleming says it’s time to increase the state’s homestead exemption. Fleming says the current 75-hundred-dollar exemption was set in 1980 and has not increased in 46 years. He says if adjusted for inflation, it would be about 35-thousand dollars today.

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Raising the homestead exemption in Louisiana would require a change to the state constitution, which would first need two thirds approval in the House and Senate and then a majority of Louisiana voters.

Saints owner Gayle Benson was uncharacteristically blunt when addressing the team’s 1-and-4 start. She said the performance has been unacceptable, and head coach Kellen Moore says everyone in the building wants the same thing.

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State Treasurer John Fleming is calling for a major increase in Louisiana’s homestead exemption. Jeff Palermo has the story.

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A Lafayette Parish sheriff’s deputy is being hailed a hero after saving an 8-year-old non-speaking child with autism from a pond early last month.   Officials say deputies were responding to reports of a missing child, but then learned the girl later went under in neck deep water.  We’re told Corporal Jared Havard entered the pond in full duty attire, found the girl, and pulled her to safety

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After Leaders for a Better Louisiana urges voters to vote “no” on Amendment Eight, we are now hearing from the author of that amendment. Rosepine Representative Chuck Owen says Amendment 8 would prohibit a foreign adversary or an agent of a foreign adversary from seizing private property for necessary purposes, known as expropriation.

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The shipbuilding industry in Louisiana just got a shot in the arm with the Small Business Administration granting Fletcher Technical Community College in Terrebonne Parish nearly five-million dollars. Carrie Cortez, the vice chancellor for academic affairs and workforce initiatives at Fletcher, says the school will use that money to offer hands-on practical training, which the school affectionately calls “boot camp.”

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Medicare’s annual open enrollment period opening Thursday, and Louisiana’s Department of Insurance has some important tips for beneficiaries. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Today’s the last day to register to vote for the November 3^rd election and you can only do it online at geauxvote.com.  Trey Williams with the Louisiana Secretary of State’s Office says if you’re already registered to vote, today’s a good opportunity double-check your registration status.

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Governor Jeff Landry announces the state is investing 3.5-billion dollars in rural Louisiana. One-point-five-billion dollars of that is in federal broadband funding. Archie Chaisson, the executive director of the Office of Louisiana Highway Construction, says the office is investing 580-million dollars in 152 road and bridge projects.

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Two Louisiana schools have made it onto Billboard’s list of top 48 best music business schools.  They are The Loyola University School of Music and Theater Professionals and U-L Lafayette’s music business program.  Professor Scott Durbin runs U-L’s program and says its students work with a local up-and-coming artist.

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We are now just three weeks away from the November 3rd election is now just three weeks from today. If you want to vote November 3^rd and haven’t registered yet, you’ll have to do it by the end today online at  geaudvote.com.  Trey Williams with the Louisiana Secretary of State’s Office says despite today’s deadline, you can actually register to vote at any time.

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Governor Jeff Landry announces the state is in the process of investing 3.5-billion dollars in rural Louisiana. One-point-five-billion dollars of that is in federal broadband funding. Veneeth Iyengar, the executive director of ConnectLA, says by the end of 2026, he expects 95-percent of Louisiana to have access to reliable internet.

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If you’re looking to study the music business in college, two of the best schools for that are in Louisiana. Kace Kieschnick reports.

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The annual open enrollment period for Medicare beneficiaries opens Thursday. Deputy Commissioner Ron Henderson, says LDI has specialists to help people choose the best plan for them.

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Governor Jeff Landry says Louisiana is combining federal and state dollars to make a 3.5-billion-dollar investment in rural Louisiana. Joe Gallinaro has the story.

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The November 3rd election is just three weeks from today. If you’d like to vote in it and have yet to register to vote, you have just today to get it done. Trey Williams with the Louisiana Secretary of State’s Office says at this point, your only option to register in time is to do it online.

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The annual open enrollment period for Medicare beneficiaries opens Thursdayavigate your options. Ron Henderson, the deputy commissioner at the Louisiana Department of Insurance office of consumer advocacy, says when it comes to Medicare plans, one size does not fit all – make sure you get the plan that suits your needs.

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Billboard magazine is out with its list of the best music business schools in the world; and two of the 48 that made the grade are in Louisiana – The Loyola University School of Music and Theater Professionals and U-L Lafayette’s music business program. U-L Lafayette launched its bachelor’s degree program in music business about 12 years ago. It’s run by Associate Music Professor Scott Durbin, who says students get hands-on experience in all facets of the music industry.

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There are ten constitutional amendments on the November 3rd ballot. for voters to do their homework on.  Public Affairs Research Council President Steven Procopio says Amendment Seven, which deals with public spending on drinking water utilities, might difficult to understand. He says it would ensure that public funds can be spent to identify and replace lead-based drinking water lines that run from public property to a person’s home.

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For non-partisan analysis on all 10 constitutional amendments, go to the Public Affairs Research Council’s website.

The Louisiana state Fire Marshal’s office has a new mascot.  Pelly-Can’s job will be to help the State Fire Marshal communicate with children in a way that they can understand.

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Pelly-Can’s main message is simple – “Making Fire Safety Soar in Louisiana.”

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A college football rivalry that began in 1910 will be played for the first time in over a decade tomorrow. Kace Kieschnick has more.

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The tenth ranked LSU Tigers leave for the Blue Grass state today as they will face the Kentucky Wildcats tomorrow night in Lexington. The purple and gold rank third nationally in total offense and have done a better job the last couple of games with pass protection. Kick off is at 6.

Ten constitutional amendments are on the November 3rd ballot, including one that would prevent Bobby Jindal and John Bel Edwards from running for governor again. Jeff Palermo has the story.

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Hurricane Isaias is churning in the Gulf, and is expected to make landfall as a category 2 storm late tonight or early tomorrow morning, but the impact in Louisiana is expected to be minimal.

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Louisiana’s making great strides in higher education, meeting one of its goals years early and is well on its way towards meeting a second. Louisiana set a goal of achieving 85-thousand post-secondary credentials by 2030 and has exceeded that four years early.  Another goal of 60-percent attainment – the percentage of in-state residents holding a credential higher than a high school diploma.  That’s already up to 54 percent.  Dr. Kim Hunter Read says schools have done a great job of leaning into improved student success.

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Louisina’a State Fire Marshal introduces a new mascot to help it deliver important safety messages. It’s name is Pelly-Can, and Kory Leo, the director of community risk reduction at the State Fire Marshal’s office, says  Pelly-Can was the brain child of  John Cailleteau (KYE-tow).

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Louisiana smashes one of its education goals and is well on its way towards meeting another. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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There are ten constitutional amendments on the November 3rd ballot, one of which seeks to prohibit governor in Louisiana from serving more than two lifetime terms.

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The State Fire Marshal introduces a new mascot to help it deliver important safety messages. Kory Leo, the director of community risk reduction at the State Fire Marshal’s office, says it’s named Pelly-Can, and it’s going to be the new face of the office.

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Louisiana Tech will host its first Sun Belt Conference football game against UL Lafayette tomorrow. A rivalry that began in 1910 will be renewed for the first time since 2015. Tech Athletic Director Ryan Ivey says games like this are why they joined the conference.

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Kickoff is at 6:30.

A newly released economic forecast projects the state will add 55-thousand jobs over the next couple of years. Kace Kieschnick has the story.

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A New Orleans man convicted of multiple violent offenses has been apprehended by the U.S. Marshals in Lake Charles.  38 year old Brandon Justin Lee Williams, was found guilty on Sept. 23, 2026, for second degree rape, domestic abuse battery involving child endangerment, and several others, but failed to appear in court for the jury’s verdict. He was located in Lake Charles yesterday and will be transported back to St. Tammany to be sentenced.

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Tropical Storm Isaias (ee-sah-EE-ahs) has formed this morning in the Gulf. An official forecast track from the National Hurricane Center shows a Category One Hurricane making landfall near Mobile, Alabama late Friday or early Saturday. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says there is a risk for dangerous wind and storm surge impacts for the northern Gulf Coast.

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The Department of Children and Family Services’ new HomeReady is modernizing the certification process for prospective foster parents in Louisiana . Secretary Rebecca Harris says the biggest change with this new program is that everything is now done online.

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There are more than 7000 children in foster care in Louisiana.