Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise and Ohio’s Jim Jordan are the top candidates to replace ousted Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House. There have been questions about Scalise’s health and if he’s up to the job, as he undergoes treatment for Multiple Myeloma. The Advocate’s Mark Ballard, who’s in DC, believes Scalise’s health is not an issue.
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In November, Congress will need to approve a new spending bill and will it include more aid for Ukraine in their fight against the Russia invasion? Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy says the Department of Defense should provide a number on how much more is needed…
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The U-S has sent 113-billion dollars to Ukraine since the conflict started nearly two years ago.

LSU is asking fans to provide money to the Greg Brooks Victory Fund. The senior safety for the Tigers has been diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer which will require months of intensive rehabilitation. LSU’s Cody Worsham says there’s a link to contribute at lsu-sports-dot-net
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Surgeons have removed the tumor and there is no evidence that the cancer has spread.

Tax preparer Anthony Candler of Jennings has been busted for allegedly turning in tax forms to the state that had more than 400-thousand dollars in false business expenses…
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Department of Revenue spokesperson Byron Henderson says Candler submitted more than 200 fraudulent state income tax returns in 2020 and 2021.

Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise is seeking to be the next Speaker of the House. But Scalise is also undergoing treatments for a blood cancer. But UNO Political Science Professor Ed Chervenak says…
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Scalise will turn 58-years-old on Friday and he’s been in the U-S House for 15 years. His main competition for the Speaker’s Post is Ohio’s Jim Jordan.

In November, Congress will need to approve a new spending bill and will it include more aid for Ukraine in their fight against the Russia invasion. Louisiana US Senator Bill Cassidy says it would help if the Department of Defense gave a number on how much more is needed…
cut 15 (08) “…45 days”
The U-S has so far sent 113-billion dollars to Ukraine.

Louisiana drivers may have noticed changes at intersections across the Bayou State – flashing yellow arrows. Teiko Foxx explains…
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A Pitkin woman accused of setting multiple wildfires in Rapides Parish has been arrested for a second time on obstruction of justice charges. Laura McLaughlin was arrested on September 22nd on four counts of arson and one count of obstruction of justice. The state department of agriculture and forestry says McLaughlin was arrested again last week for a second obstruction of justice charge.

Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise and Ohio’s Jim Jordan are the two announced candidates to be the next Speaker in the U-S House of Representatives. A vote is expected in the middle of next week. UNO Political Science Professor Ed Chervenak….
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Scalise has the support of Arkansas Congressman Steve Womack who said the Jefferson Parish Republican has the skills to rebuild the House majority with so many fractures.

Another issue that needs to be decided in Congress is whether the U-S should continue sending aid to Ukraine as its fends off a Russian invasion. Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy says yes because America should do all it can to degrade the effectiveness of Russia…
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LSU announced sobering news involving one of its football players as safety Greg Brooks has been diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer that will take months of intensive rehabilitation. Brooke Thorington reports the Tiger Athletic Foundation has established the Greg Brooks Victory fund…
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Tonight in Ruston, Louisiana Tech hosts Western Kentucky, the preseason favorite to win Conference USA. The Bulldogs are looking to go 3-0 in league play. Kick off is at 7 PM in Joe Aillet Stadium.

Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise wants to be the next Speaker of the House. Brooke Thorington has more…
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Economist Loren Scott is predicting Louisiana will add nearly 39-thousand jobs in 2024 and another 42-thousand jobs in 2025. Scott says he’s predicting these type of job gains because of 154-billion dollars worth of industrial projects in the queue along the I-10 corridor. Scott says the next two years should also be good for Central Louisiana.

The state transportation department is upgrading 12 hundred traffic signals in Louisiana to include flashing yellow left-turn arrows. DOTD spokesperson Rodney Mallett says a yellow flashing turn arrow lets motorists know they should yield to oncoming traffic when turning left.
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A study by Bradley University reveals flashing yellow arrows reduce left turn-related crashes by 32 percent.

LSU says senior safety Greg Brooks faces months of intensive rehabilitation after the captain on the Tigers defense was diagnosed with a rare brain cancer. LSU’s Cody Worsham says the Tiger Athletic Foundation has launched The Greg Brooks Victory Fund to help him and his family cover those expenses.
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Last month, Brooks underwent surgery to remove a brain tumor.

The U-S House needs a new Speaker after Kevin McCarthy was ousted in a historic vote by House members. Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves is upset with Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz who led the effort to remove McCarthy…
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Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise announced today his candidacy to be the next Speaker of the House.

Thirty-three-year-old Ian Howard has avoided a possible death sentence by taking a plea deal for fatally shooting a Lafayette Police officer in 2017 and also wounding three others. Howard was set to stand trial in March and he earlier pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. But Assistant District Attorney Alan Haney says Howard was aware of his actions that night…
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Howard has been sentenced to life in prison.

The state is expected to gain 81-thousand jobs over the next two years. That’s according to economist Loren Scott who says much of this job growth will occur in south Louisiana as a result of an industrial boom, but Central Louisiana will also see a much needed uptick in jobs…
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Scott says he’s concerned about the Monroe area. He says Lumen Technologies is downsizing and Vantage Health Plan was purchased by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana.

Cleco customers can now purchase energy efficiency items at Cleco-Marketplace-dot-com. Cleco spokesperson Marianne Addy says at that site you can find savings and promotions to purchase smart thermostats, LEDs and water savers. She says LED bulbs use 80-percent less power than traditional light bulbs…
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Economist Dr. Loren Scott predicts the state will add nearly 81 thousand jobs over the next two years. Scott says the industrial industry will see a growth in employment due to large numbers of projects in south Louisiana…
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Those job gains are forecasted in the New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Lake Charles regions which have $154 billion worth of industrial projects in the queue.

The U-S House needs a new Speaker after Kevin McCarthy was ousted in a historic vote by House members. Louisiana’s Republican House members voted to keep McCarthy as Speaker, and Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves is upset with Matt Gaetz who led the effort to remove McCarthy…
cut 7 (10) “…he’s the Conservative”

District attorneys and the Louisiana Pardon Board reach a settlement that will result in most death row prisoners NOT having their clemency application heard. East Baton Rouge D-A Hillar Moore says the Pardon Board can not hear most of the cases, because most death row prisoners are not eligible for a hearing…
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Governor Edwards is an opponent to the death penalty and there’s been an effort to commute death penalty sentences to life in prison.

33-year-old Morgan Freche (Fur-chay), a former Tangipahoa Parish teacher, faces third-degree rape charges in connection with an alleged sexual relationship with a now 17-year-old student. Legal analyst Franz Borghardt says even if the sexual relationship was consensual, it’s still considered rape, because a minor was involved
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Clemency hearings for death row prisoners scheduled to begin next week will likely not happen after a settlement was reached between district attorneys and the Louisiana Pardon Board. East Baton Rouge DA Hillar Moore led a legal effort to stop the hearings, and he says this settlement means only a handful of death row inmates would be eligible…
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Attorneys representing the death row inmates are planning to appeal the settelement.

33-year-old Morgan Freche (Fur-chay), a former Tangipahoa Parish teacher, faces third-degree rape charges in connection with an alleged sexual relationship with a now 17-year-old student. Legal analyst Franz Borghardt says even if the sexual relationship was consensual, it’s still considered rape, because a minor was involved
Cut 13 (09) “… third-degree-rape.”

The Environmental Defense Action Fund is running TV commercials in Louisiana that are urge gubernatorial candidates to make sure coastal restoration is among their top priorities if they are elected into the governor’s mansion. Director of federal affairs Cathleen Berthelot says 80-percent of coastal projects are funded by BP oil spill settlement funds and that money will dry up over the next ten years…
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The Louisiana High School Athletic Association will keep the playoff format they used last year for football, basketball, baseball and softball after members schools voted overwhelmingly to keep the definition of a select school in place. Todd Black, is a co-host for the Louisiana Prep Scoreboard show…
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