Annual enrollment for healthcare.gov began yesterday. Louisiana Blue Chief Healthcare Economist Mike Bertaut  says if you do not have affordable health insurance through an employer, or you’re losing Medicaid or you need to get covered, look at options on HealthCare.gov. He says enrollment is through January 15…

Cut 6 (07) “…by December 15.”

Tonight’s the time we all “fall back.” Before you go to bed tonigt, be sure to turn your clocks back an hour. Even though it will give us an extra hour of sleep, the time change can have some negative effects. Dr. Pamela Alonso with LSU in New Orleans says it can disrupt your body’s natural circadian rhythm.

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Louisiana’s Sixth Congressional District could have a major impact on who has control of the U-S House. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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A 48-year-old Texas man was arrested Friday in connection with an attempted armed robbery of a Capitol One Bank. Abbeville Police say  it all began yesterday morning just before ten when they were notified of a bomb threat at the Capitol One on Highwy 14 by-pass where a man was trying to withdraw a large amount of cash. Kevin Gran Abbott was arrested a short time later.  He’s charged with attempted armed robbery.

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Taylor Swift’s visit to New Orleans made more than a financial impact. Colleen Crain has details on what Swift’s generous gift to The Second Harvest Food Bank really means.

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Two juveniles have been arrested for killing a 14 year old in Chauvin. The victim was found in a wooded area on Friday around noon.  Deputies say the two suspects admitted to killing the 14 year old.  Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s officials believe the three were responsible for a series of recent car burglaries.

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A special session on tax reform starts a week from now as Governor Jeff Landry looks to reduce corporate and income rates, while broadening the services subject to sales taxes. State Senators so far do not have not gone along with all of Landry’s proposals but Senate President Cameron Henry says the Louisiana Senate is eager to deliver meaningful tax reform…

Cut 15 (12) “…as well.”

The State Fair of Louisiana opens today in Shreveport. Marketing Manager Russell Adams says the State Fair will once again have the full complement of deep-fried, artery-clogging fair food and will feature lots of live music, a livestock show and the LRCA Finals Rodeo.

Cut 6 (10) “…of the LRCA.”

The State Fair runs through November 17^th.

The impact of Taylor Swift’s visit to New Orleans goes beyond her record-breaking Eras Tour. She made a generous donation to the Second Harvest Food Bank that will make 75,000 meals possible for South Louisiana families in need. Chief Strategy Officer, John Sillars…

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The State Fair of Louisiana opens today in Shreveport. Marketing Manager Russell Adams says the fair has a new operator this year – Talley Amusements out of Fort Worth, Texas.

Cut 4 (14) “…is just superb.”

The fair will feature lots of live music, a livestock show and the LRCA Finals Rodeo.  It runs through November 17th and is closed November 4th, 11th and 12th.

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A special session on tax reform begins a week from today and lawmakers are doing their homework now, knowing that changing tax policy is complicated. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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A 12 year old girl is facing charges in Calcasieu Parish this morning after officials at Leblanc Middle School in Sulfur say they found her with a “hit list”.  Authorities say the girl admitted to making the list and was booked into the Juivenile Detention Center charged with terrorizing-menacing.  Sheriff Stitch Guillory says Calcasieu parish has zero tolerance when it comes to threats to its schools.

A week from today state lawmakers will begin a tax reform special session. The Landry Administration wants to see corporate income taxes reduced while expanding the services subject to sales taxes. The governor says the plan would be positive for workers, but Senate President Cameron Henry says there are a lot of questions…

Cut 13 (13)  “…these bills.”

The Humane Society of Louisiana is offering a 500-dollar reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a driver who threw three German Shepherd puppies out the window of a pickup truck in Avoyelles Parish, killing them. HSLA Director Jeff Dorson says another motorist say what they thought was trash thrown out on Highway 1185 between Mansula and Morauville.

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The State Fair of Louisiana opens today in Shreveport. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Taylor Swift’s visit to New Orleans is having more than a financial impact. She made a generous donation to the Second Harvest Food Bank that shining a light on a serious issue in Louisiana.  Chief Strategy Officer John Sillars.

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It looks and tastes like regular candy, but  it’s not meant for children and it’s making them sick. Here’s Andrew Greenstein.

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Halloween is Thursday, and people are beginning to put the final touches on their costumes for the spookiest night of the year.  Dee Dee Daniels of Humbug Costumes in Kenner says making sure your costume is uniquely you is always best.

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U-S House Speaker Mike Johnson thinks Republicans will win big on election day.  And he says that’ll mean immediate change.  Johnson believes he’ll be re-elected as House Speaker if Republicans maintain control of the U.S. House. Many have speculated the  Democrats take control of the House by flipping seats in New York and California, but Johnson says no.

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Work is underway on the Southwest Coastal Louisiana Project in Lake Charles…to protect homes and businesses from future flooding.  Senior Project Manager Micki Meier says in some cases, they’re building levies and elevate homes by three to six feet.

Cut 15 (16) “…a permanent foundation.”

Louisiana law says you have to be 21 to buy THC laced gummies, but there’s big concern over the alarming growth in the number of children being hospitalized because of them.  Mark Ryan, executive director of the Louisiana Poison Control Center says the effects this candy has on children can be frightening.

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Ryan says many complain the THC gummies are specifically marketed to children.  He expects state lawmakers to take up making changes to the existing law during the next regular session.

Legislators will be meeting for a special tax session after all.  The governor issuing the proclaimation calling for the session over the weekend.  While it’s  “tax session”, LaPolitics.com publisher Jeremy Alford says it won’t just be about taxes.  There are call items for changes to the judicial branch, juvenile procedures, crime, and property insurance just to name a few.  The special session will start November 6^th and must end by November 25^th.

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During a stop in his home district, Republican Mike Johnson reflected on his one year as the U-S House Speaker. Colleen Crain has more…

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Work is underway on the Southwest Coastal Louisiana Project in Lake Charles. The goal is to protect homes and businesses from flooding in Calcasieu, Cameron and Vermillion parishes. Senior Project Manager Micki Meier says part of the project involves building levies around certain properties.

Cut 14 (09) “…dry-floodproof them.”

Work is underway on the Southwest Coastal Louisiana Project in Lake Charles. Senior Project Manager Micki Meier says this will bring protection from flooding to homes and businesses in Calcasieu, Cameron and Vermillion parishes.

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THC gummies are landing more and more children in the hospital in Louisiana.  Mark Ryan, the executive director of the Louisiana Poison Control Center with the shocking numbers over the last few years.

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Halloween is Thursday and if you haven’t gotten your costume picked out yet then you better get a move on.  Sean Richardson has the trick and treat…

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U-S House Speaker Mike Johnson believes Republicans will see big successes on election day.  Johnson says if former President Donald Trump is re-elected, you can expect immediate steps to secure the Southern border, efforts to improve the economy and there will also be regulatory reform…

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Johnson has been campaigning on behalf of Republicans nationwide for the last several weeks.  He made those comments during a stop in Bossier parish last week.

Louisiana lawmakers will be meeting for a special tax session after all.  The governor issuing the proclamation calling for the session over the weekend.  While it’s  “tax session”, LaPolitics.com publisher Jeremy Alford says it won’t just be about taxes.  There are call items for changes to the judicial branch, juvenile procedures, crime, and property insurance just to name a few.  The special session will start November 6^th and must end by November 25^th.

U-S House Speaker Mike Johnson believes we’ll see a Red Wave on election day with Republicans growing their majority in the House, taking control of the U-S Senate and winning the White House. Johnson expressed this confidence after early voting in Bossier Parish. Johnson has been campaigning on behalf of Republicans nationwide for the last several weeks…

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More and more children in Louisiana are being hospitalized as a result of THC laced candy.  Mark Ryan, the executive director of the Louisiana Poison Control Center, says part of the problem is that the makers of this THC-laced candy are marketing them specifically to children.  And though you have to be 21 to buy them, they’re they’re still getting into the hands – and mouths of children.

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As Halloween approaches, the excitement in neighborhoods is palpable, with children and adults preparing for the spookiest night of the year. Many are busy finalizing their costumes.  Dee Dee Daniels of Humbug Costumes in Kenner says to be original…

Cut 7 (09) “…build upon it.”

A fatal shooting outside the tailgate area in St. Martinville last night left one person dead and led to the cancellation of last night’s high school football game. St. Martinville police arrested 22 year old Zackyric Gadner after issuing a warrant to agencies along he I-10 corridor.  He’s been charged with Second Degree Murder.  Bond is set at 10 million dollars.

A huge game tonight in College Station as the 8th-ranked LSU Tigers visit 14th-ranked Texas A-and-M. Both teams enter the game on six-game winning streaks. The Tigers are winning thanks to good quarterback play and a defense that’s getting better. Head Coach Brian Kelly says his defense is gaining confidence…

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Kickoff is tonight at 6:30.

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Early voting continues at a brisk pace this year. Joel Watson with the Secretary of State’s Office says hundreds of thousands of voters have already cast their ballots and he says partisan breakdown this year is the opposite of what we saw during early voting four years ago.

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The Port of New Orleans is on track for a record-breaking year this year, with 1.3 million  passager movements expected this year up from1.2 last year. Kimberly Curth with the Port of New Orleans says with that many passengers, the port is all the way back from the pandemic.

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An update on early voting as the numbers show hundreds of thousands of voters have already cast their ballots. Joel Watson with the Secretary of State’s office says while the number of early voters so far is huge, it pales in comparison to the number of ballots the office expects to be cast in the final days of early voting and on Election Day.

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Early voting runs through Tuesday, with no early voting on Sunday.

The Port of New Orleans is on track for a record-breaking year this year, with 1.3 passenger movements expected.  Kimberly Curth with the Port of New Orleans says a few things that drive passengers to the Port of New Orleans its location in the heart of the city the various types of cruises that originate there.

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A fatal shooting outside the tailgate area at St. Martinville High’s Homecoming game last night left one person dead and led to the cancellation of the game.  St. Martinville police arrested 22 year old Zackyric Gadner after issuing a warrant to agencies along he I-10 corridor.  He’s been charged with Second Degree Murder.  Bond is set at 10 million dollars.

It looks like drier conditions will continue for much of Louisiana into at least the next week. LSU Public Heath Climatologist Barry Keim says currently, 59-percent of Louisiana is considered to be in a drought, and  since mid-September the state has averaged just 17 percent of the amount of rain that’s normal for this time of year.  But it varies across the state.

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Keim noted that even though it’s going to be a dry week it’s also going to be a beautiful one so enjoy the weather.