The Board of Regents is seeking $142 million in additional state funding for the next fiscal year for Louisiana public colleges.

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Cervical cancer prevention is expanding with a newly approved self-collection method for HPV testing.  Associate Director of LSU LCMC Health Cancer Center, Dr. Donna Williams says, no HPV means no cervical cancer and self-collection will increase access to testing for the virus…

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New Orleans is rolling out the red carpet for Taylor Swift, and with good reason – she’s about to give the city a huge economic jolt. Mark Romig with New Orleans and Company says Swifties from all over the world have been spending money in the city all week long. enjoying everything New Orleans has to offer.

Cut 8 (12) “…nights with Taylor.”

They’ll be having fun in Monroe this weekend as Chennault Fest happens today through Sunday at the Chennault Aviation and Military Museum. Museum President and CEO Nell Calloway says weather permitting, there will be hot air balloon rides and so much food you might think it’s a food festival.

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The body of a woman found in Lake Pontchartrain 38 years ago has finally been identified, thanks to new technology.  St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Lieutenant  Suzanne (soo-ZAWN) Carboni says genealogy and DNA testing finally i-d’d the body as that of Pamela Lee Hupp Now, the task is finding the Florida woman’s killer.

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The Monroe Police Department is being featured on the television documentary series On Patrol: Live for the next eight weeks. Monroe Police Chief Victor Zordan says viewers will get an up close look at what it takes to maintain safety and order in the city.

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The show airs Friday and Saturday nights from eight to 11 p.m.

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The vast majority of Americans are changing the way they travel this holiday season due to inflation. Ted Rossman with Bankrate says a whopping 83-percent are adjusting their holiday travel routine and it’s not a reflection of the cost of travel itself.

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You won’t have to travel far if you want to get some exclusive T-Swift merchandise. Beginning today an array of items including apparel, accessories, and collectibles will be on sale at Champion Square at the Caesar’s Superdome.  Voice of the Saints Mike Hoss.

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After 38 years, a Florida woman whose body was found in Lake Pontchartrain has finally been identified. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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For the next eight weeks, he Monroe Police Department will be featured on the television documentary series On Patrol: Live. Monroe Police Chief Victor Zordan.

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Taylor Swift fans are gearing up for a big weekend of concerts, and there’s a big sale of exclusive T-Swift merchandise happening today and tomorrow at the Caesars Superdome.  Voice of the Saints Mike Hoss says it’s a chance for everyone to participate in the excitement of the Eras tour.

Cut 15 (08) “…get some merchandise.”

Many Americans are changing the way they travel this holiday season due to inflation. Ted Rossman with Bankrate says a whopping 83-percent are adjusting their holiday travel routines, not because of the cost travel itself, but the cost of everything else.

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More than one out of every four Americans say they’re planning on taking on debt to travel this holiday season.

For the vast majority of Americans, holiday travel will be a little different this year. Colleen Crain reports.

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You won’t have to travel far if you want to get some exclusive T-Swift merchandise. Beginning today an array of items including apparel, accessories, and collectibles will be on sale at Champion Square at the Caesar’s Superdome.  Voice of the Saints Mike Hoss.

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A Florida woman whose body was found in Lake Pontchartrain 38 years ago has finally been identified, thanks to new technology.  St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Lieutenant  Suzanne (soo-ZAWN) Carboni says genealogy and DNA testing finally i-d’d the body as that of Pamela Lee Hupp.

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The Monroe Police Department is being featured on the television documentary series On Patrol: Live for the next eight weeks. Monroe Police Chief Victor Zordan says they’re excited about the chance to highlight the professionalism, courage, and dedication of MPD officers.

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The vast majority of Americans are changing the way they travel this holiday season due to inflation. Ted Rossman with Bankrate says a whopping 83-percent are adjusting their holiday travel routine.

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Despite the changes more than one in four Americans say they’ll be taking on debt to travel this holiday season.

It’s a big day for Swifties today as exclusive Taylor Swift merchandise will be available for sale at the Caesars Superdome, coinciding with her highly anticipated ERAS Tour.  Voice of the Saints Mike Hoss says this special opportunity allows fans who do not have concert tickets to purchase a range of official merch, celebrating Taylor’s diverse musical journey.

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The TV documentary series “On Patrol: Live” on Reelz is featuring the Monroe Police Department for the next eight weeks. Sean Richardson has more.

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Trial began yesterday for the man accused in a mass shooting in downtown Shreveport in March of last year.    Jurors heard opening statements in the case of Devin Owen Porter Jr., who’s charged with second-degree murder and six counts of attempted murder after police say he fired multiple shots near Texas Street.  32 year old Jacorvin Taylor was killed, six other people were injured.

Voters aren’t wasting time when it comes to voting in the presidential election. People began showing up in droves on the first day of early voting yesterday.  Many saying they just wanted to get their ballot cast as soon as possible.

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Early voting runs until October 29^th, but polls are closed on Sundays.

The newly constructed Caddo Lake Bridge is now open to traffic in Shreveport.  They held a brief ribbon-cutting ceremony on the south side of the bridge near the marina this morning at 11. The 17.3 million dollar project began in October of 2021.  The old bridge, which was built in 1940, was closed in December of that same year do to the condition of the aging structure and later demolished.  The new modernized concrete bridge will serve the nearly five-thousand motorists on a daily basis.

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A second professional hockey team in Louisiana takes the ice as the Monroe Moccasins return following a 23-year absence. The Monroe Moccasins join the Baton Rouge Zydeco (ZYE-de-koh) in the Federal Prospects Hockey League, Moccasins Owner Nic Perkin says there’s excitement in the air

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Perkin is aiming to use his Monroe Moccasins as a way of increasing youth participation in hockey through his Power Play Promises youth program.

Eighth ranked LSU will try to follow up last Saturday’s emotional win over Ole Miss with a win on the road tonight at Arkansas. Coach Brian Kelly expects his team can avoid a let down…

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The Louisiana National Guard held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new readiness center at Chennault International Airport in Lake Charles today. The previous center was already set for replacement, but damages from Hurricane Laura in 2020 accelerated the timeline. Col. Scott Slaven says the original facility has been around since the 1950s…

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The new facility will accommodate over 200 soldiers from the 3rd Battalion, 156th Infantry Regiment.

Busy Friday night in high school football across the state.  Some scores of note Barbe took down New Iberia 35 to 7.  Evangel Christian won a nail-biter against Benton 33 to 32,  John Curtis  toped John Curtis Christian 17 to 14.  It was Destrehan over Captain Shreve 46 to 42 and Acadiana trounced Lafayette.  Final score 55 to 10.

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People are not procrastinating when it comes to voting in the presidential election. People are showing up in droves on this, the first day of early voting. The Louisiana Secretary of State’s office reports close to 92 thousand voters cast their ballots yesterday. Some voters told us they wanted to get it done now to avoid any problems in the future.

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Aburn ban remains in place in Louisiana right now. But fire departments have reported that local burn bans significantly increase the number of emergency calls, as residents often report any visible fire, even those not covered by the ban. Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain says reminds people that burning wooded areas is illegal…

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Early voting in the presidential election is underway here in Louisiana, and the polling places are very busy. Andrew Greenstein is outside one of them in Baton Rouge.

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College football fans in Louisiana will get an early start this morning. The Rajun Cajuns are set to take on Coastal Carolina and Nichols will host Northwestern State.  Both games kick off this morning at 11.

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Ongoing dry conditions, low humidity, and high winds, are raising concerns among firefighters about a potential increase in wildfires.  That as a burn ban remains in place across the State.  Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Dr. Mike Strain says if you’re doing prescribed burning to monitor wind speeds and follow all the guidelines for prescribed burning…

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Strain says there have been 29 fires across the state in the past few days.

The Louisiana National Guard held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new readiness center at Chennault International Airport in Lake Charles today. The new facility will accommodate over 200 soldiers from the 3rd Battalion, 156th Infantry Regiment. Col. Scott Slaven on the 60 thousand square foot facility.

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Louisiana voters are not wasting any time when it comes to casting their ballots in the presidential election. People were showing up in droves on yesterday on the first day of early voting. These people cast their ballots at the Louisiana State Archives in Baton Rouge.

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According to the Louisiana Secretary of State’s office, close to 92 thousand voters cast their ballots yesterday.

An ongoing burn ban in Louisiana is a response to ongoing dry conditions, low humidity, and high winds, raising concerns among firefighters about a potential increase in wildfires.  Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Dr. Mike Strain noted there have been 29 fires across the state in the past few days.

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The Louisiana National Guard held a ribbon-cutting ceremony yesterday for a new readiness center at Chennault International Airport in Lake Charles.  Sean Richardson has more.

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In High School football Ruston’s 20 game win streak ended last night as the Neville Tigers took down the defending state champs.  The Bearcats’ took one on the chin. Final score 26-21.

The Republican Party is urging the mayor of Pineville to step down immediately to allow for a special election.  Here’s Andrew Greenstein.

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And hey, early voting begins this Friday, October 16th for the November 5^th election that includes the race for president.  You can vote early from 8:30 am to six pm Monday through Saturday beginning this Friday through Tuesday, October 29^th.

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Louisiana’s looking for some new poll commissioners for the upcoming election. Secretary of State Nancy Landry says many of the current poll commissioners are looking to step aside and give way to others.  Landry says it’s a big responsibility, but working as a poll commissioner can teach you a lot about the elections process in Louisiana.

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For all of you tired of the sweltering heat and humidity of South Louisiana, there’s a cold front on the way today.  LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says daytime highs, hovering in the upper 80s and low 90s, will drop into the 70s, with overnight lows dipping into the 50s in some areas.

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