Through two days of early voting, almost 176-thousand voters have cast ballots, and the turnout among Black voters is at 32-percent. John Couvillon of JMC Analytics and Polling says the strong Black voter turnout may be the result of lingering anger over the last-minute redistricting that eliminated one of the two majority-Black congressional districts.

Cut 7 (13) “…redrew the districts.”

A new poll from First Five Years Fund finds that 81-percent of voters say the ability of working parents to find and afford child care is either a crisis or a major problem. Executive Director of the First Year’s Fund, Sarah Ritting, says tax credits can be part of the solution…

Cut 5 (11) “….into their pockets”

LSU President Wade Rousse announced increased safety measures for LSU’s next home football game. Kace Kieschnick reports.

Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

Today is Doctor Jim Henderson’s last day as Louisiana Tech’s president. The University of Louisiana System has named Doctor Dickie Crawford as Acting President. The former Bulldog basketball player currently serve as Louisiana Tech’s Senior Vice President for Student advancement and Chief Operating Officer.

Jamie Davis outlines his priorities should he be elected Louisiana’s next U.S. Senator. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 2 (34) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

Davis’s opponent, Republican Julia Letlow, has her plan posted on her U-S Senate campaign website. At the top of the list is secure the border and deport criminal undocumented immigrants. Letlow says she also wants to lower costs and make life affordable again.

If you have kids, you know how expensive they can be. That’s why according to a poll from the First Five Years Fund, more than a quarter of Louisianans say they’re delaying starting a family. The group’s executive director, Sarah Ritting, says the poll shows that more than four out of every five say finding affordable child care is a crisis or a major problem.

Cut 3 (07) “…families want options.”

Ritting says this problem will require a multi-faceted solution – one component of which is tax credits so that working parents can keep more of their income that they can use for child care.

Disappointing start to the season for the Pelicans as they opened the 2026-27 campaign with a 123 to 120 loss to the Indiana Pacers. Zion Williamson had 22 points. He believes the team is making progress, but there’s still a long way to go…

Cut 12 (09) “…or three years”

Twelve days from today is election day and early voting is also ongoing in Louisiana. In the U-S Senate Race, Democratic candidate Jamie Davis says one of his priorities if elected as the next U-S Senator is to keep lawmakers off Wall Street…

Cut 7 (13) “….and their pockets”

Davis’s opponent, Republican Julia Letlow, has 15 issues listed on her campaign website that she she’ll fight for. Number one is secure the border and number two is lower costs and make life affordable again.

Real Reform Louisiana Executive Director Ben Riggs says a recent report found that the property and casualty insurance industry reported 150-billion dollars in profits in 2025 and insurance executives are cashing in on massive bonuses…

Cut 5 (12) “…previous year”

The Louisiana Insurance Department points out that insurance is high in Louisiana because home and auto insurers have historically had significantly higher losses in Louisiana compared to the national average.

A new study has found that the number of deep-water creatures in the Gulf dropped about 60-percent in the years following the 2010 B-P Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, and populations have still not recovered. Nova Southeastern University biological oceanographer Tracey Sutton was the lead author of the study and says these animals in the “twilight zone” above the seafloor are a critical food source in the ocean ecosystem.

Cut 13 (12)  “…up at night”

Sutton says deep-water predators like the dragon fish have suffered severe population losses because of this.

A new report finds that there are four-billion dollars of repairs and maintenance that needs to be done on Louisiana’s college campus.

LSU released a statement that says they plan to step up crowd control after a fight broke out near the Greek Theater following last Saturday’s homecoming win over Mississippi State.  Video of the fight has gone viral.

According to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, the property and casualty insurance industry reported 150-billion dollars in profits in 2025. Real Reform Louisiana Executive Director Ben Riggs is urging state lawmakers to take action. Riggs wants insurers to justify rate increases to regulators before they take effect…

Cut 6 (10) “…prior approval.”

The Louisiana Department of Insurance says national profit figures do not reflect the realities of Louisiana’s insurance market.

Early voting continues across Louisiana, and Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Jamie Davis says he would push for a nationwide ban on nondisclosure agreements for elected officials if elected. Davis says the agreements can keep the public in the dark…

Cut 8 (10) “…backroom deal done”

Democrats have criticized nondisclosure agreements signed by elected officials, including Republican Senate candidate Julia Letlow, involving the Meta project in northeast Louisiana.

A new study finds deep-sea animal populations in the Gulf of Mexico declined by about 60 percent in the years following the 2010 BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill, and have yet to recover. Researchers say the lost marine life provides a critical food source for the ocean ecosystem. Nova Southeastern University biological oceanographer Tracey Sutton says chemical dispersants used to clean up the spill worsened the damage to deep-sea life, beyond what scientists initially understood…

Cut 15 (12) “…in the future”

The Pelicans let a victory slip away last night in the season opener last night, blowing an eight-point lead early in the fourth quarter and falling to Indiana, 123-to-120. Dejounte Murray led New Orleans with 23 points…

Cut 11 (09) “…this one away”

The Pelicans visit Utah on Friday.

A study conducted by Nova Southeastern University researcher Tracey Sutton has found that the number of deep water creatures in the Gulf dropped about 60-percent in the years following the 2010 BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill. But Sutton says coastal fishes have rebounded much better than the ones in the open ocean…

Cut 14 (13) “….a lot wrong”

The Louisiana Wildlife Federation is concerned about the F-A-A’s proposed rule   that would allow them to waive 13 federal laws for commercial space licensing like Space X’s rocket launch facility in coastal Vermilion Parish. Executive Director Rebecca Triche says such a proposal would eliminate environmental reviews by the F-A-A…

Cut 7 (11) “…what’s planned.”

SpaceX has said they will operate under required environmental rules.

Saints general Manager Mickey Loomis addressed owner Gayle Benson’s criticism of the team’s slow start. Kace Kieschnick has more.

Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

The Louisiana Attorney General’s office announces a West Carroll Parish man has been arrested on more than 500 counts of sex crimes against children, including first-degree rape. Investigators say 33-year-old Shayne Stewart of Pioneer raped at least two children under the age of eight.

Saints General Manager Mikey Loomis took questions from reporters in Paris today and of course he was asked about Owner Gayle Benson’s critical comments regarding the slow start to the season.  Loomis says this is a young team and they are still learning how to win…

Cut 10 (10) “…wanted.”

The Saints are two and four and will face Pittsburgh in Paris on Sunday.

The Federal Aviation Administration is taking public comments through Monday on Space X’s proposed rocket launch site in coastal Vermilion Parish. The Louisiana Wildlife Federation executive director Rebecca Triche says they are urging the F-A-A to consider the impacts of coastal land loss and shoreline stability…

Cut 8 (11) “…migration”

Space X has said they will operate under required environmental rules.

A new study has found that the number of deep-water creatures in the Gulf dropped about 60-percent in the years following the 2010 B-P Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, and populations have still not recovered. Nova Southeastern University biological oceanographer Tracey Sutton was the lead author of the study and says these animals in the “twilight zone” above the seafloor are a critical food source in the ocean ecosystem.

Cut 13 (12)  “…up at night”

Sutton says deep-water predators like the dragon fish have suffered severe population losses because of this.

It’s dry in Louisiana and according to the U-S Drought Monitor, about 45-percent of the United States is suffering from drought conditions. Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says this could lead to even higher food prices, because farmers turn to irrigation to water their crops…

Cut 4  (09) “….the East Coast”

Outgoing Louisiana Tech president Jim Henderson is citing health as the reason he’s now stepping away from the job tomorrow as opposed to the end of the year. But USA Today Network political reporter Greg Hilburn says Henderson has also been in a public beef with the U-L System Board after they did not take his recommendation and raise the salary of the faculty at Tech. Hilburn says Henderson’s last day on the job is the same day that the U-L System will have its next board meeting.

Cut 14 (12) “…of the year.”

Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis met with the media in Paris today and the first question he asked was about Owner Gayle Benson’s critical comments regarding the team’s slow start to the season. Loomis has no issues with what Benson said…

Cut 9 (07)  “…that’s okay.”

New Orleans responded with a win last Sunday against the Giants to improve their record to 2-and-3. This Sunday they face Pittsburgh in Paris.

As drought conditions worsen, Louisiana’s Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain says firefighters are busy battling dozens of wildfires a week. Joe Gallinaro has the story…

Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Joe Gallinaro.”

Early voting runs through Tuesday October 27th, except for Sunday. Early voting locations are open from 8:30 AM to 6 PM. JMC Analytics and Polling’s John Couvillon expects a good number of early voters.

Cut 24 (09) “…the way.”

Julia Letlow brings out a heavy hitter to help her urge her supporters to get to the polls in early voting. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 2 (33) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

Letlow’s opponent, Democrat Jamie Davis, is holding a campaign event at this hour in New Orleans. Davis believes he has a real chance to beat Letlow on November third. The farmer from Tensas Parish says his internal polling shows he’s only four percentage points behind, despite not receiving any financial support from the National Democratic Party.

Jim Henderson’s last day as president of Louisiana Tech is tomorrow. The UL System is accepting applications until November sixth from individuals who are interested in becoming the school’s next president. Greg Hilburn of the USA Today Network says State Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley is a rumored candidate

Cut 15 (06) “…by the governor”

The U-L System is looking to have a new president in place on January 1st.

The Saints held their first practice today in Paris as the team gets ready Sunday’s game  against Pittsburgh. New Orleans arrived in France early Monday morning and General Manager Mickey Loomis says the early departure was not just to get acclimated to the new time zone.

Cut 11 (13) “…our organization.”

Meanwhile in New Orleans, the Pelicans tip-off the regular season by hosting the Pacers.