Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards and Republican challenger Eddie Rispone have agreed to face each other in a televised debate. It will take place on October 30th and Louisiana Public Broadcasting will televise. Council for a Better Louisiana is a co-host and CABL president Barry Erwin says they’ve been talking with the candidates to schedule this debate…

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Connor Croll, the 19-year-old University of Alabama freshman accused of calling in a bomb threat to Tiger Stadium during the LSU-Florida game because a friend was on the verge of losing a large bet, pleads not guilty. East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore says a prank of this magnitude is not being taken lightly.
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Croll faces up to 20 years for the felony charge.

Five majority-African American churches have been vandalized in Crowley over the past four months. Matt Doyle has the story.
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The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry says vandals destroyed two pieces of equipment and that was enough to shut down a logging operation. L-D-A-F enforcement agents say vandals entered a logging operation in Winn Parish and destroyed the radiator on one John Deere Skidder and busted a large hole in the engine block on a John Deere Cutter. The cost of the estimated damages is 16-thousand dollars.

Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards and his Republican challenger Eddie Rispone will debate each other before the November 16th runoff. They will face off on October 30th in a debate televised by Louisiana Public Broadcasting. Council for a Better Louisiana President Barry Erwin says Edwards and Rispone will take questions from a panel of journalists and they’ll also get a chance to ask each other questions….
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Again the debate is October 30th at 7 PM.

Could LSU become the nation’s top-ranked college football team if they beat Auburn on Saturday. It would be the Tigers third victory over a Top 10 team. Advocate writer and AP Top 25 voter Brooks Kubena…
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Alabama hosts Arkansas this Saturday.

The University of Alabama student accused of calling in a bomb threat during the LSU-Florida game enters a not guilty plea to a felony charge that carries up to a 20-year prison sentence. Baton Rouge Attorney James Rothkamm represents Connor Croll and calls him a good kid. Rothkamm says they are waiting on all the information before determining how to proceed….
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Croll allegedly told authorities he called in the threat because his friend was going to lose a wager on the game.

The Pelicans tip off a new season tonight in Toronto against the NBA defending champion Raptors. But rookie sensation Zion Williamson will miss the next to six to eight weeks after undergoing knee surgery. Locked on Pelicans Podcast publisher Jake Madison says former Lakers small forward Brandon Ingram could benefit the most from Zion’s absence…
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Ingram, who was acquired in the Anthony Davis trade, put up 18 points and five rebounds a game last year for the Lakers. Tip-off tonight at 7:00.

Louisiana Public Broadcasting and Council for a Better Louisiana will host a gubernatorial run-off debate between Governor Edwards and Eddie Rispone on October 30th. Matt Doyle has more…
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A Louisiana native could be the country’s next energy secretary. President Trump has nominated Dan Brouillette as the successor to Rick Perry. Brouillette is from Paincourtville in Assumption Parish and is currently a deputy secretary of energy.

The University of Alabama student who allegedly called in a bomb threat during the sold-out LSU-Florida game has pleaded not guilty to a felony charge that carries up to a 20-year prison sentence. Police records say 19-year-old Connor Croll called in the threat in an attempt to stop the game because his friend was on the verge of losing a bet. Baton Rouge Attorney James Rothkamm represents Croll…
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Croll’s next court date is January 8th.

The Pelicans tip-off the regular season tonight against the defending champs in Toronto, but rookie sensation Zion Williamson will miss the first six to eight weeks after undergoing surgery on his knee. Locked on Pelicans Podcast publisher Jake Madison says it’s a setback for the franchise…
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Las Vegas has the Pels projected win total at 39.5.

Governor Edwards and Eddie Rispone will face off in what is likely to be the only televised gubernatorial debate of the run-off on October 30th. Louisiana Public Broadcasting will partner with Council for a Better Louisiana to host the debate, and CABL President Barry Erwin says the one hour program will be broken into seven sections.
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The debate will begin at 7 PM on L-P-B.

The 2nd ranked LSU football team will face its third top-ten opponent this Saturday when they host 9th ranked Auburn. AP Top 25 pollster and Advocate sportswriter Brooks Kubena says since Auburn has suffered a loss, they will be highly motivated when they enter Death Valley…
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Kick-off is at 2:30.

The 19-year-old Alabama freshman accused of calling in a bomb threat to the LSU-Florida game at Tiger Stadium faces up to 20 years in prison. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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Southern University holds a job fair today as it seeks workers for its new medical marijuana program. Brooke Thorington has the story…
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The Saints are winning without Drew Brees, but the future hall of famer tells WWL Radio he’ll practice this week to see if his surgically repaired hand can play in Sunday’s game against Arizona…
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The Saints are 5-0 with Teddy Bridgewater as their starter after beating Chicago 36-25 yesterday.

State and local officials broke ground today on the U-S Highway 165 South Lighting project. Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo says the additional lighting will improve the safety and aesthetics of a busy corridor that features several businesses, including hotels and restaurants. Governor John Bel Edwards was on hand for the groundbreaking…
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The 555-thousand dollar project calls for the installation of nearly 40 new street lighting poles on U-S Highway 165 South from Century Boulevard to Winnsboro Road.

State Police is investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened last night in Ferriday. Authorities say a Concordia Parish Sheriff’s deputy was involved in a vehicle pursuit and the deputy shot at the subject, 19-year-old Tyler Conner. Conner was transported to a Baton Rouge hospital for treatment and no deputies were injured.

President Donald Trump has signed legislation authored by Senator Bill Cassidy that he says will save patients billions of dollars on drug prices. Connor Ferrill has the story…
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The Saints improved to 6-and-1 yesterday with a 36-25 win over the Chicago Bears. Teddy Bridgewater was excellent again as he’s now 5-0 as a starter. But Quarterback Drew Brees told a couple of media outlets he plans on practicing this week in the hopes of playing Sunday at home against the Arizona Cardinals.

Will we see a debate between John Bel Edwards and Eddie Rispone before the November 16th gubernatorial runoff. U-L Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says we should know something this week…
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Louisiana Public Broadcasting has proposed airing a debate on October 30th. Edwards has accepted the offer, but Rispone has yet to at this point.

The 2nd ranked LSU football team had a sluggish start offensively in Starkville on Saturday but the Bayou Bengals still rolled to a 36-13 win over Mississippi State. Coach Ed Orgeron says he’s proud the defense held State to just a touchdown in the first half as the offense tried to find its groove…
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LSU hosts ninth-ranked Auburn at 2:30 today.