Those of you who have Farm Bureau auto insurance could be in for a nearly 12 percent decrease in your premiums next year.  Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says it’s due to the work of the legislature earlier this year AND lower than projected losses for Farm Bureau this past fiscal year. Temple says overall Louisiana is becoming a more attractive state for insurance companies to do business.

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Congressman Cleo Fields is facing allegations of insider trading after reportedly buying a large amount of Oracle stock days before President Trump gave the technology giant a leading role in TikTok’s pending U.S. spinoff from a Chinese company. Fields denies he had any inside knowledge, saying there are strict rules for reporting such trades in a timely manner, and he always does his sooner than necessary.

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College football in Louisiana is light today, but as Jeff Palermo reports, there are some games of interest.

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Weekend temperatures will be warmer than usual for October in Louisiana.  But Southeast  Louisiana could see some rain on Sunday.  But State Climatologist Jay Grimes says that won’t be the case for North Louisiana.

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Congressman Cleo Fields is facing allegations of insider trading. The news website NOTUS reports the Democrat bought a large amount of Oracle stock days before President Trump signed an executive order that gave the technology giant a leading role in TikTok’s pending U.S. spinoff from a Chinese company. But Fields says he didn’t know and like many members of congress, he’s been trading stocks often for a long time.

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If you have auto insurance with Farm Bureau, you could see a decrease in your premiums in 2026, as Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple has approved a nearly 12-percent rate decrease.  Farm Bureau reports it’s writing more wind and hail coverage for Louisiana homeowners. Temple says that’s because the legislature modified the three-year rule in the 2024 legislative session.

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Temperatures throughout the state will be above normal throughout the weekend. As for the tropics, the National Hurricane Center is keeping an eye on a disturbance near the Central Bahamas that has a low chance of becoming a cyclone. State Climatologist Jay Grymes says knock on wood – there’s a very good chance that we’ll get through the entire hurricane season unscathed.

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It’s a light weekend for college football in Louisiana, but Northwestern State is celebrating  homecoming this weekend as the Demons host East Texas A&M in the Southland opener for both teams. The Lions are winless on the season, and Northwestern Coach Blaine McCorkle says his defense has prepared to play two different quarterbacks.

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Good news for those of you who have your auto insurance through Farm Bureau. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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What does the weather hold in store this weekend? It depends on where in the state you’re in. State Climatologist Jay Grymes says those in Southeast Louisiana could be in for a wet end to the weekend.

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Grimes says unfortunately, North Louisiana will not see the rain it needs this weekend.

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Congressman Cleo Fields is facing allegations of insider trading. The news website NOTUS reports the Democrat bought a large amount of Oracle stock days before President Trump signed an executive order that gave the technology giant a leading role in TikTok’s pending U.S. spinoff from a Chinese company. Fields denies he had any inside knowledge.

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It’s a light football weekend for Louisiana’s college teams, but the Saints will look for their first win tomorrow when they host the New York Giants. Despite an 0-and-4 start, veteran linebacker Demario Davis says the Black and Gold have improved.

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Kick off in the Dome is tomorrow at noon.

If your you have auto insurance with Farm Bureau, you could see a decrease in your premiums next year. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple has approved Farm Bureau’s request for nearly a 12 percent rate decrease, effective the first of the year. Temple says it’s a direct result of the work of the legislature earlier this year, at least in part.

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Louisiana’s Department of Revenue says no more cash payments for your taxes. Beginning November 1sth, the Baton Rouge office of the Department of Revenue will only accept payment by check, credit card, debit card, or money order. It’s the policy already at regional offices in Alexandria, Lafayette, Monroe, New Orleans, and Shreveport.  As always, online payment is available at revenue.louisiana.gov.

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It’s a light schedule of college football games this Saturday, but there are still games of interest. Jeff Palermo has a preview…

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Weekend temperatures will be warmer than typical for October this weekend and Southeast Louisiana could be in for a wet end to the weekend, but State Climatologist Jay Grimes says that’s not so for North Louisiana.

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Two men are arrested in connection with a shooting on Bourbon Street over the weekend that killed a Chicago woman. 33 Year old Jessica Williams was in town celebrating her birthday when she was hit in an exchange of gunfire.  In a news conference yesterday, Chief Deputy Superintendent Hans Ganthier with a stern message for those who would put lives in danger in New Orleans.

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Meanwhile experts are reacting to Governor Landry’s call for National Guard troops due to rising crime.  Crime data analyst Jeff Asher says the number of homicides this year in New Orleans is actually the lowest it’s been since 19-70 and other crimes are down too

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LSU’s offense has struggled to be effective through the first five games of the season, and it could get worse before it gets any better. Andre Champagne has the story.

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New National Advanced Placement data shows Louisiana high school students are making real progress.  The share of AP exams that qualify for college credit is up almost 25 percent since 2021.  Students who score a 3 or better on their AP exams are eligible to earn college credit.

Governor Landry says the national guard is needed to help local enforcement combat a rise in crime. But is violent crime really on the rise? Jeff Palermo has more.

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New Orleans police have arrested two men in the death of a 33 year old Chicago woman over the weekend.  Jessica Williams was killed in an exchange of gunfire on Bourbon Street early Sunday. Chief Deputy Superintendent Hans Ganthier expressed his sorrow to Williams’ family.

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Some scary moments outside a Montessori school in Alexandria. A Rapides Parish deputy opened fire at a vehicle that sped towards him in the parking lot of Peabody Montessori School yesterday. Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office  spokesperson Tommy Carnline says security was already beefed up at all schools throughout the parish amid all the online threats, when the deputy noticed the driver speeding into the parking lot shortly after nine A-M…

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The US government is officially shutdown after lawmakers were unable to come to a funding agreement to keep the lights on by midnight last night.  One of the biggest sticking points relates to the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced premium tax credits, which are set to expire at the end of the year. Democrats want Republicans to commit to extending them now. Louisiana Congressman Troy Carter.

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The federal government is officially shut down after a deadlocked congress failed to pass a funding measure to keep it going.. Democratic Congressman Troy Carter, who represents New Orleans, says unlike shutdowns in the past, where federal employees were furloughed, employees this time around will lose their jobs altogether with no guarantee of being rehired.

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Republican Senator Bill Cassidy says even if you’re not a federal worker, you could experience some major inconveniences thanks to the shutdown.

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This is the first government shutdown in the United States since 2019.

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Governor Jeff Landry says one-thousand Louisiana National Guard troops need to be deployed to urban centers throughout the state because of elevated crime rates in Shreveport, Baton Rouge and New Orleans. But crime data analyst Jeff Asher says crime rates are actually declining.

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Two men are under arrest in connection with a shooting on Bourbon Street over the weekend that left a 33-year-old Chicago woman. Chief Deputy Superintendent Hans Ganthier announced the arrests of those they say are responsible for Jessica Williams death, during a news conference yesterday.

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The Federal Highway Administration has given Louisiana the green light for an environmental assessment for a proposed new Mississippi River Bridge south of Baton Rouge. Louisiana Transportation Secretary Glenn Ledet (le-DAY) the environmental assessment will help engineers develop a more detailed road design, conceptual bridge designs and cost estimates for the three alternatives.

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The St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office says it made an arrest ten minutes after a 20-year-old man killed a 21-year-old man execution style, and then put the body in a trunk. Sheriff Mike Tregre (“traig”) says they got the 911 call Saturday night about a man loading the body into an orange Dodge Charger.

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A juvenile is arrested for allegedly posting a threat against a Rapides Parish high school. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Meanwhile, Rapides Parish authorities have announced another social media threat made, this one at Tioga High School.  We’re told RPSO and Cyber Crimes Unit are investigating that one, but this latest threat will not deter normal school operations.  Officials have said there will be extra security measures in place.

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Governor Jeff Landry says he has formally requested federal assistance to activate up to 1,000 Louisiana National Guard personnel under Title 32. He made the announcement on “Hannity” last night.  The Governor cited “ongoing public safety concerns regarding high crime rates throughout the state,” saying local law enforcement is overwhelmed by crime rates that significantly exceed the national average.

The Federal Highway Administration has given the state the green light to conduct an environmental assessment for a new proposed Mississippi River Bridge south of Baton Rouge. Louisiana Transportation Secretary Glenn Ledet (le-DAY) says the approval marks a significant step in advancing the projects, and it begins the formal process to ensure the bridge is planned responsibly.

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The St. John the Baptist Sheriff’s Office says a LaPlace man killed another man execution style and then dumped his body in a trunk. Andre Champagne has the story.

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Multiple threats have been made against schools in Rapides Parish in the last few days, including Peabody Magnet High, Alexandria Senior High, and Pineville High School, where one juvenile has been arrested. Rapides Parish School Board member Willard McCall says schools are in session yesterday, but people are on edge.

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Late yesterday, authorities announced another social media threat had been made against Tioga High School. Officials have said “copycat” threats will not deter normal school operations.

Detectives with the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested a juvenile in connection with a threat posted onto social media against Pineville High School. Rapides Parish School Board member Willard McCall says that school was not the only one in the parish to come under threat over the last several days.

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Those other two schools were Peabody Magnet High School and Alexandria Senior High School.   And just yesterday, officials there announced they’re looking into a fourth threat at Tioga High School.

Louisiana State Police are investigating a fatal shooting involving a state trooper that happened early this morning in Gonzales.  It happened around two during a traffic stop at LA Highways 431 and 935.  We’re told the trooper’s weapon was discharged and one person was taken to the hospital and pronounced dead.

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The state department of transportation says a significant step has occurred in building a new Mississippi River Bridge south of Baton Rouge. Jeff Palermo has the story.

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Louisiana colleges and universities are reporting record freshman enrollments for this school year, including U-L Lafayette.  Dr. DeWayne Bowie is the vice president for enrollment management.

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Dr. Bowie says it’s the largest freshman class in the school’s history.