Louisiana gets hit with some more cold air today. State Climatologist Barry Keim says much of the state will need a jacket…
Cut 10 (12) “…northern parishes“
And we are seeing heavy rain as a Flash Flood Warning has been posted until 9:45 this morning for south central Louisiana. It covers Abbeville, Broussard and New Iberia.

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise says the mid-term election will be a tight one, with record spending and surging voter enthusiasm likely to push the control of Congress to a last second finish. Scalise has been touring the country helping his GOP colleagues in tough re-election campaigns.
Cut 13 (10) “…it’s brutal.”

The Council for a Better Louisiana is endorsing all six constitutional amendments on the November ballot. Michael Farrar has more.
Voicer 1 (31) “I’m Mike Farrar

A substitute teacher at Port Barre High School has been arrested after she allegedly had sex with a student in a classroom while a pep rally was taking place. Cops say the student showed video of the alleged incident to other students. 25-year-old Constance Robertson of Washington is facing a Felony Carnal Knowledge of a Juvenile charge.

A Washington Post-ABC News poll shows voters are significantly more interested in the November sixth elections than the last midterm elections as 77-percent of registered voters nationwide say they plan to vote. Republican Majority Whip Steve Scalise is hoping the G-O-P maintains control of the House, but Scalise says it’s a difficult fight…
cut 15 (07) “….in voting”

The Council for a Better Louisiana supports the six constitutional amendments on the November 6th ballot. The 2nd amendment, requiring unanimous jury verdicts in criminal cases, has received national attention, with over 2.3 million dollars raised to support a YES campaign. CABL President Barry Erwin explains why they back the historic legal change.
Cut 4 (08) “…has this”

The Department of Veterans Affairs in New Orleans receives nearly 85-thousand dollars to provide a permanent home to a dozen Veterans, who are homeless in East Baton Rouge and New Orleans. Chief of Social Work for the Department of Veterans Affairs in New Orleans, Cecilia Graham, on how the funds can be spent…
Cut 7 (11) “…community activity”
The grant will be provided through the HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing Program.

The Ouchaita Parish Police Jury approves a new law that will let grocery stores, gas stations and liquor stores sell alcohol on Sunday between noon to 10 PM in unincorporated areas of the parish. Jury President Scotty Robinson says he voted for it, because its what his constituents wanted.

LSU will pay a 100-thousand dollar fine to the SEC because the fans rushed the field following the big win over Georgia. Jeff Palermo has the story…
Voicer 1 (30) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

Louisiana is sending more resources to Florida where Hurricane Michael left a lot of destruction in its path. GOHSEP has sent a six-person, public assistance support team. And the Louisiana Department of Agriculture is sending an emergency fuel contract support coordinator to assist with fuel operations.

The first ad of the Secretary of State’s race is out, and despite being a non-partisan position, the ad for interim secretary of state Kyle Ardoin is chock full of red meat for conservatives. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says it’s a bureaucratic position, but highlighting your technical qualifications probably w will not get you elected.
Cut 12 (10) “…anybody.”
The November 6th Secretary of State’s race has nine candidates on the ballot.

It’s unknown when the Sunshine Bridge in Donaldsonville will re-open, after sustaining damage on Friday from a barge carrying a large crain. DOTD spokesperson Rodney Mallett says several vital components of the bridge are in need of repair, so they can NOT even use a portion of the bridge for traffic, while repairs are being made…
Cut 8 (10) “…longer trip”
About 25-thousand travelers use the bridge daily.

The first ad is out in the Secretary of State’s race. Interim Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin has a 30-second commercial running that that says “Keep Kyle.” Ardoin replaced Tom Schedler, who resigned amid sexual harassment allegations. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley viewed the ad and says…
cut 13 (10) “….the head position”
Ardoin is one of nine candidates on the November sixth ballot.

The SEC has fined LSU 100-thousand dollars, because fans rushed the field following the upset victory over Georgia. Wide receiver Justin Jefferson says the fans were a big part in the win…
cut 11 (08) “…our energy”
The fine money will go the SEC’s post-graduate scholarship fund.

It’s unknown when the Sunshine Bridge in Donaldsonville will re-open. It’s been closed since Friday morning when a barge with a large crane on it slammed into the 54-year-old structure causing extensive damage. DOTD spokesperson Rodney Mallett says they are working on plans to make the repairs…
cut 6 (08) “….part done”
About 25-thousand travelers use the bridge to get across the Mississippi River on a daily basis.

The Legislative Auditor says there’s some problems with child care standards in Louisiana. Auditor Krista Baker-Hernandez says the state lacks many of the nationally recognized regulations. She says the Department of Education also lacked effective processes for investigating improprieties in caregiving.
Cut 4 (11) “…illegally″
LDE says many of the issues brought up in the audit have been resolved.

LSU has been hit with a 100-thousand dollar fine from the SEC, because its fans rushed the field following the Tigers upset win over Georgia. Coach Ed Orgeron says it was quite the scene…
cut 10 (11) “…picture yet”
LSU Athletic Director Joe Alleva says they agree with the league’s concerns that on field celebrations can be unsafe with fans rushing onto the field.

The Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s office released a report today listing its concerns about how the state department of education is following through with its annual inspections of registered child care centers. Auditor Krista Baker-Hernandez says the department is not always pursing proper disciplinary measures…
cut 5 (10) “…investigations”
The department of education says they agree with the auditor’s findings and most of the issues have been resolved.

State Police say a 76-year-old man was killed this morning while trying to cross LA 742 in St. Landry Parish. Troopers say 76-year-old Russell Zachary of Opelousas attempted to get out of the way of an approaching vehicle, but stumbled and fell into the path of the car. No charges have been filed against the driver.

The first ad of the Secretary of State’s race is out, and from the contents you probably wouldn’t think it was just a bureaucratic job that manages elections. Matt Doyle has more.
Voicer 2 (31) “I’m Kevin Barnhart”

According to a report from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, Louisiana has slashed state funding to higher education by more than 40 percent in the last decade, which is the highest in the nation. That means rising tuition costs for students. Higher Education Commissioner Kim Hunter Reed says that makes it tough on low-income families…
Cut 7 (12) “…it’s not accessible.”
Only six other states charge more for tuition and fees than Louisiana.

The SEC has fined LSU 100-thousand dollars because hundreds of fans ran onto the field following the Tigers thrilling 36-16 win over Georgia on Saturday. The league considers LSU a repeat offender, because fans also rushed the field after beating Ole Miss in 2014. The money will go towards an SEC Post-Graduate scholarship fund.

It’s unknown when the Sunshine Bridge in Donaldsonville will re-open. It’s been closed since Friday morning when a barge with a large crane on it slammed into the 54-year-old bridge causing extensive damage. DOTD spokesperson Rodney Mallett says they are working on plans to make the repairs…
cut 6 (08) “….part done”
About 25-thousand travelers use the bridge to get across the Mississippi River on a daily basis.

The tale of the removal of Wild Horses on the Fort Polk military base has taken a new twist, this time courtesy of a Texas A&M professor….
Voicer 1 (29) “I’m Matt Doyle”