There was no drama in Louisiana in the federal races in Louisiana. Donald Trump carried the state by about 20 percentage points, and all six congressional races went as expected. That includes District 6, when Cleo Fields won the seat with 51-percent of the vote and avoided a runoff. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Fields was set up to win from the start.

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Governor Jeff Landry’s tax reform special session gets underway today at the state capitol at three PM. The governor wants to establish a flat state income tax of three percent, which will result in lower state income taxes for most Louisianans. Louisiana Revenue Secretary Richard Nelson says to make up for some of that lost tax revenue, the state would broaden the state sales tax…

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A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new all-inclusive playground at Fontainebleau State Park in Mandeville is happening today.  Sean Richardson has the story.

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Investigators in Morgan City have solved a murder from 1998. When Amber Lynn Jenkins Garcia’s body was found in October of that year, the evidence did not lead to a suspect.  Investigators resubmitted evidence earlier this year which led them to John Willis Pittman Jr. who’s already serving time on the murder of another woman the same year Garcia was killed. Police Chief Chad Adams.

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The race for Louisiana’s 6^th Congressional District is a close one with Democrat Cleo Fields, Republican Elbert Guillory and three others vying for the redrawn congressional seat.

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As you head to the polls today, be assured that the State of Louisiana goes to great lengths to ensure the integrity of the election. Secretary of State Nancy Landry says only certain people are allowed to handle the voting equipment.

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Analysts say today could be a big day for Republicans, based on early voting totals. Louisiana’s early voting turnout set records for in-person voting, with almost a million ballots cast early. JMC Analytics highlighted a drop in Black voter participation, especially in East Baton Rouge Parish. Owner John Couvillon says in 2020, Black voters comprised 30% of early voters; in 2024, they make up only 25% — numbers that he says should bode well for Donald Trump.

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Polls will stay open until eight p-m; anyone still in line at that time will indeed be able to vote.

Tropical Storm Rafael is predicted to reach hurricane intensity as it passes over the Cayman Islands overnight tonight before entering the gulf of Mexico later this week.  Weather models suggest the storm’s center could eventually make landfall between Louisiana and the western edge of the Florida Panhandle, but conditions could weaken the storm.

As you head to the polls today, be assured that the State of Louisiana goes to great lengths to ensure the integrity of the election. Only certain people are allowed to handle the voting equipment, which is sealed before the election to ensure that it is not tampered with ahead of time.
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The nation is watching the race for Louisiana’s 6th Congressional District as the outcome there could affect the balance of power in the US House.  With a majority-Democrat voter base in the redrawn district, Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Cleo Fields is the Front-runner, questions whether Quentin Anderson will take enough votes away to force a runoff…

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Polls will stay open until eight p-m; anyone still in line at that time will indeed be able to vote.

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The Saints make a coaching change amid a seven-game losing streak. Colleen Crain reports.

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The search continues this morning for the person who opened fire on a pair of teenagers early yesterday in Shreveport’s Mooretown neighborhood. One of those young men died.  The Caddo Parish coroner has identified the victim as 15 year old Anthony Vinson Jr. Police say the shooting happened just before 2 a.m. yesterday morning.  Vinson was rushed to Ochsner LSU Health where he died.  This is the city’s 43rd homicide of the year.

The Louisiana secretary of state wants you to know that the state goes to great lengths to ensure the integrity of its elections. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Tropical Storm Rafael is predicted to reach hurricane intensity as it passes over the Cayman Islands overnight tonight before entering the gulf of Mexico later this week.  Weather models suggest the storm’s center could eventually make landfall between Louisiana and the western edge of the Florida Panhandle, but conditions could weaken the storm.

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Louisiana’s 6th Congressional District race has gained national attention after redistricting transformed it into a majority-Black district, with potential implications for the balance of power in the U.S. House of Representatives. There are five candidates vying for the seat: four Democrats – State Senator Cleo Fields, Political newcomer from Baton Rouge, Quentin Anderson, Wilken Jones, and Peter Williams, and Republican, Former State Senator Elbert Guillory. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat considers Cleo Fields, the frontrunner.

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Republican, Elbert Guillory poses some threat to Fields, but Pinsonat says Guillory’s chance of beating Fields is very doubtful.

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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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The Louisiana Book Festival has returned to downtown Baton Rouge for its 20th year today.   Robert Wilson, the assistant director of the Louisiana Center for the Book says there will be scores of authors and presenters on hand.

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Admission is free and the festival runs through 4 this afternoon.

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Annual enrollment for healthcare.gov begins today. 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…

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Tonight’s the time we all “fall back.” Before you go to bed tonight, 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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Open Enrollment for Louisiana residents looking for affordable coverage opened yesterday.  And there are new options. Sean Richardson has more.

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The Louisiana Book Festival returns to downtown Baton Rouge for its 20th year tomorrow. Robert Wilson, the assistant director of the Louisiana Center for the Book, says there will be something for everyone.

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The Festival runs through 4 this afternoon.

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Louisiana’s newly drawn Sixth Congressional District could result in Democrats regaining control of the U.S. House of Representatives. Dillard University political science professor Doctor Robert Collins says the sixth district is expected to flip from Republican to Democrat because it’s now a Majority-minority district…

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This is the weekend we all “fall back.” Before you go to bed tonight, 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 we are all going to have to alter our daily routines.

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Louisiana’s newly drawn Sixth Congressional District could result in Democrats regaining control of the U.S. House of Representatives. Dillard University political science professor Doctor Robert Collins says Democrats are banking on winning the Sixth Congressional District in Louisiana…

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Annual enrollment for healthcare.gov is now open. Louisiana Blue Chief Healthcare Economist Mike Bertaut  the state’s Blue Cross and Blue Shield provider, offers HMO plans with the state’s lowest rates available in every parish. He says you can work with an experienced, licensed agent at no cost to get the Healthy Blue coverage that works for you.

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Tonight’s the night we all get an extra hour of sleep as we Fall back. Experts say though it seems like a bonus, the time change can have negative effects.  Dr. Pamela Alonso with LSU in New Orleans says they go beyond sleep disruptions, and some can be very serious.

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The Louisiana Book Festival has already begun this morning in downtown Baton Rouge.   Organizers say there will be something for everyone, including cooking demonstrations.  Robert Wilson, the assistant director of the Louisiana Center for the Book, says the book festival is a family-friendly event.

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The Louisiana Book runs through four this afternoon.  Admission is free.

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…

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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…

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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.

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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.

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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.