Thousands are without power as a result of a strong line of thunderstorms that’s still making its way through southeast Louisiana. Numerous trees and power lines are down. Two people were reportedly hurt in Washington Parish when strong winds flipped over their mobile home. Tornado damage also reported in Rapides and LaSalle Parishes.

Entergy New Orleans has been slapped with a five million dollar fine for it’s role in an astroturfing scandal. Matt Doyle has the story.
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The American Psychological Association releases a study that finds Generation Z, those between the ages of 15 and 21-years-old–are stressed out over gun violence. Immigration and sexual harassment and assault reports are also contributing to their stress levels. Doctor Richard Costa, with LSU Health New Orleans, also points out this generation were young children during the recession….
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But this study also found that 18 to 21-year-olds were the least likely age group to vote.

If you’re looking to sell your LSU-Alabama ticket in an effort to receive a small fortune, LSU advises against taking a picture of the tickets and posting them online. Ticket manager Brian Broussard says if the photo shows the bar code on the ticket…
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Broussard encourages fans to use StubHub to purchase and re-sell tickets.

An American Psychological Association report shows Generation Z, people from 15 to 21, have the worst mental health of any generation. 91% of Gen Z adults say they have felt physical or emotional symptoms, such as depression or anxiety associated with stress. Licensed Psychologist at LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine, Dr. Richard Costa, says current events are creating the mental health issues.
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Entergy New Orleans is facing a five million dollar fine from the City Council for having a subcontractor hire actors to support its proposal to build a controversial New Orleans East power plant. An independent investigation confirmed Entergy officials were aware, or should have been aware of the “astroturfing.” Councilwoman Helena Moreno
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Entergy says they were not aware of the payments and the utility company has 30 days to respond to the fine.

A Deparment of Public Safety Police officer is out of a job after he allegedly lied about being in a shootout. On Monday, Officer Chandler LeGrange reported his involvement in a pursuit and shots fired by a motorcyclist on Juban Road in Livingston Parish. State Police looked into the case and found several inconsistencies with the officer’s report. LSP spokesperson Lt. Nick Manale…
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Manale says LeGrange was charged with Malfeasance in Office and Filing False Public Records.

If you are still looking for tickets to Saturday’s LSU-Alabama game, LSU has this advice for you…
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LSU ticket manager Brian Broussard encourages fans to purchase tickets with their official reselling partner StubHub.

Thousands are without power as a result of the storm system moving through Louisiana. There have been reports of tornadoes in Pineville and LaSalle and Washington Parishes. Schools are closed in LaSalle and Rapides Parishes because of power outages and road closures.

The American Psychological Association released a report showing members of Generation Z, people ages 15 to 21, have the worst mental health of any generation. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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The New Orleans City Council votes unanimously to start the process to levy a five-million dollar fine against Entergy, who according to an independent report used paid actors to lobby the council to approve a power plant in New Orleans East. Council woman Helena Moreno says Entergy has breached the public’s trust…
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And Moreno adds rate payers should not be the ones who pay this fine. Entergy has 30 days to respond to the fine and there are also calls for a re-vote on the power plant.

LSU is encouraging fans looking for tickets to Saturday’s SEC Showdown between the Tigers and Crimson Tide to use the school’s official ticket reselling partner StubHub. LSU Ticket Manager Brian Broussard says that way if there’s a problem, they can find fix it…
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Broussard advises against buying tickets outside of the stadium, especially from someone you don’t know. If the deal sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

A state representative from Monroe says it’s time for U.S. Senator John Kennedy to step off the sidelines and into the 2019 governor’s race.
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Governor Edwards met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today as part of his week long economic development mission. The governor’s office says today’s meeting should lead to trade and investment growth between Louisiana and Israel in oil and gas, the collaboration of water management research and Louisiana learning new methods to combat cyber security threats.

A Livingston Parish elderly couple was found murdered at their pool company last night and the search is on for the killer. 70-year-old Patricia Gurley and 72-year-old Frank Gurley, a retired Denham Springs teacher. Police Chief Shannon Womack offered limited details, but says they suspect the murders were premeditated.
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Womack says they believe the suspects who murdered the Gurleys have fled the state by now.

Hahnville High School QB Andrew Robison has won his arbitration hearing against the LHSAA. The victory means the senior is eligible to play in Friday’s regular-season finale. He’ll also continue with a lawsuit against the governing body for damages. Robison’s Attorney David Moyer says they are thrilled with the ruling…
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Back in August, the LHSAA ruled Robison ineligible for the year because they claimed he was illegally recruited from Vandebilt Catholic.

The search is on for the person or persons responsible in the murder of an elderly couple in Livingston Parish. Denham Springs Police Chief Shannon Womack says 70-year-old Patricia Gurley and 72-year-old Frank Gurley were found dead at a business called National Pool Builders. Womack would not describe how they were killed, but the killer is on the loose…
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Womack says they also believe the victims knew their attacker or attackers. Frank Gurley is a retired school teacher.

The New Orleans City Council is holding a special meeting this afternoon to discuss an independent report that has evidence of Entergy using paid actors to show up at a council meeting last year to show support for a new power plant in New Orleans East. It’s possible the city council can fine Entergy.

Monroe State Representative Jay Morris has sent a blast email out to his supporters encouraging them to get behind US Senator John Kennedy in next year’s gubernatorial race against Democratic incumbent John Bel Edwards. Kennedy has not officially entered the race and other elected officials like Republican Attorney General Jeff Landry may get also get in. But Morris says Landry is only a candidate if Kennedy stays out…
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Kennedy says he’ll announce his 2019 intentions by December.

Early voting ended yesterday and as of last night 307-thousand people voted in person or with a mail in ballot, which JMC Analytics pollster John Couvillon says is a record for a non-Presidential election. Couvillon says the national climate could lead an overall voter turnout of 35 percent for the November sixth election…
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It will be a warm Halloween, but severe storms are on the way. State Climatologist Barry Keim…
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Much of the state is under an enhanced risk for severe weather. Strong to severe storms will move into north Louisiana tonight and the line of storms will pass through southeast Louisiana tomorrow morning.

State Police is asking motorists to be on the look out for trick or treaters this afternoon and into the early hours of the night…
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That’s Trooper Michael Reichardt. The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission says statistics show Halloween is more dangerous than New Year’s Eve on Louisiana roads. Last year, 878 people were injured and 10 people were killed in vehicle crashes during the Halloween period.

Early voting ended yesterday and as of last night 307-thousand people voted in person or with a mail in ballot, which JMC Analytics pollster John Couvillon says is a record for a non-Presidential election. Couvillon says even though the Louisiana ballot lacks a marquee race, voters are aware of the November 6th election, because of hotly contested midterm elections across the country…
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Couvillon projects an overall voter turnout of 35-percent.

Authorities in southwest Louisiana are looking for 49-year-old Ricky Calloway who allegedly crashed a vehicle into a house, set it on fire in an attempt to kill his ex-wife. The incident happened in the early morning hours of Tuesday in DeRidder. Deputy Chief Christopher Rudy was not successful…
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Calloway fled the scene and the ex-wife was not injured.

There’s a strong possibility of severe weather tonight and into the overnight hours. A cold front is approaching and hopefully most of the heavy stuff will wait until after trick or treating. State Climatologist Barry Keim says this approaching storm system has the potential to trigger scary weather…
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Flooding is a threat tomorrow in south Louisiana as the potential exists for five inches of rain.

The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission says Halloween is more dangerous than New Year’s Eve on Louisiana roads. Since 2005, Halloween has ranked first or second behind Mardi Gras with the most vehicle crashes that hurt or kill people. State Police spokesperson Michael Reichardt says make sure the little ghouls and goblins are visible…
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Last year in Louisiana, 878 people were injured and 10 people were killed in vehicle crashes during the Halloween period.

The first college football playoff rankings of the year were released last night and Alabama is ranked first, followed by Clemson and LSU is ranked third, ahead of undefeated Notre Dame.

It’s been 21 years since the Tigers took down a number one team in Death Valley…
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Testimony continues today in Avoyelles Parish where Michael Mayeaux faces two counts of second-degree murder in the 2016 deaths of his grandparents Hillman and Eloise Mayeaux. An autopsy shows Eloise was stabbed 33 times, while Hillman was shot in the neck. Michael Mayeaux’s defense team say their client is mentally ill and did not know right from wrong.