Early voting begins today. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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Polls on the presidential race have consistently shown that Republican Donald Trump will have no problem defeating Democrat Hillary Clinton in Louisiana. Executive Director of the Louisiana Republican Party, Jason Dore, says they are so convinced that they’ve sent their own volunteers to campaign in other states…:
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But the Louisiana Democratic Party says there is still hope for Clinton here yet.

A study by Tulane University finds that women and racial minorities are not widely present in Louisiana’s judicial system. The report shows that while women make up 51-percent of Louisiana’s population, only 30-percent of state judgeships are held by women. Political scientist Sally Kenney with Tulane’s Newcomb College Institute says we need to start conversations about women and minority inclusion…:
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Racial minorities make up only 23-percent of judgeships in Louisiana, while accounting for 36-percent of the population.

A dump truck driver is under arrest for negligent homicide for his role in a fatal three-vehicle crash in Zachary Monday. It happened as 26-year-old Deante Dixon went past a stop sign and when in the median, the rear of the dump truck was still in the left lane of the road in the other direction as 29-year-old Gilbert Rivera was driving by. Rivera hit the dump truck then another truck. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Early voting begins today for the Presidential election. Secretary of State Tom Schedler reminds voters that Election Day is on a Tuesday, so it might be easier for people to early vote, especially flood victims…:
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Polls will be open at parish Registrar of Voters Offices or at other designated locations from 8:30 am until 6 pm everyday but Sunday through November 1.

Recent polls on the presidential race show Republican Donald Trump will defeat Democrat Hillary Clinton in Louisiana on November 8th. But Executive Director of the Louisiana Democratic Party, Stephen Handwerk, says they are not throwing in the towel yet…:
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But the Louisiana Republican Party believes the state will be dark red on November 8, fully supporting Donald Trump.

The search is on for 53-year-old Jerry Williams Junior of Ponchatula who is wanted for the murder of his ex-wife. Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s office spokesperson Dawn Panepinto says Williams Jr. allegedly gunned down the victim outside of her Hammond home Sunday morning…:
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Jerry Williams Jr. is now wanted for second degree murder.

A Baton Rouge teacher is under arrest amid allegations he made lewd sexual comments to a student after watching a video of her twerking. The Sheriff’s Office says 32-year-old Christopher Shepard, now on leave from Scotlandville High, was booked on a a misdemeanor charge of prohibited sexual conduct between educator and student.

A tragic fire in Vermilion Parish claimed the lives of two young children and the woman who was trying to save them. State Fire Marshal’s Office spokesman Brant Thompson says the blaze broke out just prior to 5am on Sunday. And that’s when the mother inside the residence awoke to the smell of smoke…:
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He says a second adult and close family friend, 22-year-old Felicie Cloteaux, died while trying to save a 1 and 3 year old who all perished in the blaze.

With the start of early voting kicking off tomorrow, interest in Louisiana’s US Senate race still seems to be lacking. Republican candidate John Kennedy says it’s been a rough year for Louisiana, which has made this campaign extremely unusual…:
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Many analysts believe national parties will start to take notice during the runoff.

The state Democratic Party urges democrats to get out and vote especially since Republican U.S. Senate candidate David Duke will participate in a November 2nd televised debate. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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LSU running back Leonard Fournette said he’s not 100-percent with an ankle injury, but you would never know it, by how he ran the ball in Saturday’s 38-21 win over Ole Miss. Fournette set a single-game rushing record at LSU with his 284 yards on the ground.

The Pegasus Equine Guardian Association is raising concerns about Fort Polk’s efforts to re-home more than 700 horses that roam on the Army grounds. PEGA President Amy Hanchey says there is plenty of room for the horses on the 600-thousand acres surrounding Ft. Polk…:
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Athey says removing the horses is for the safety of the soldiers and the horses, the integrity of the JRTC, and the prevention of damage to equipment.

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office says they are looking for the ex-husband of a woman who was found shot and killed outside a home in Hammond. They say the murder was reported by a witness who says they saw the suspect, Jerry Williams, leaving the scene in a red Mustang. 50-year-old Linda Williams had a fatal gunshot wound to the head. Jerry Williams is wanted for second degree murder. Anyone with information on the case is urged to contact Crimestoppers.

LSU is offering a new scholarship for Louisiana residents who are the children of graduates of the state’s Flagship University. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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The state fire marshal’s office is investigating a fatal Vermilion Parish blaze that claimed the lives of two children and one adult. They say crews arrived to the Kaplan home early Sunday morning, and located the bodies of a three year old, a 1 year old and a 22-year-old. Three of six occupants were able to escape. Investigators say no working smoke alarms in the home at the time of the fire.

A lawmaker from Covington is working on legislation that would reform Louisiana’s recall procedure. Michelle Southern reports…:
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In light of the TOPS scholarship funding struggles, LSU says it will now offer merit based awards to incoming freshman whose parents went to or are employed by LSU…:
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That’s Director of LSU Financial Aid and Scholarships Amy Marix.

Democrats in Louisiana are raising money to further get out the vote due to US Senate candidate and former KKK leader David Duke being invited to a televised debate. Raycom Media’s poll showed Duke with 5% support, enough to get a spot on the stage November 2nd. Executive Director of the Louisiana Democratic Party Stephen Handwerk says this hurts Louisiana:
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Calls for comment from Duke were not returned.

Early voting for the November 8th election begins tomorrow. LAPolitics.com publisher Jeremy Alford says now is the time you’re going to start to see a lot more political ads on TV. He says John Kennedy has the biggest target on his back, because he’s considered the Republican front-runner…:
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A recent statewide poll showed Kennedy and Democrat Foster Campbell are in good position to claim the two run-off spots.

The state Democratic party is urging its members to get out and vote especially in light of the fact that it appears US Senate candidate David Duke has so much support. Duke polled at 5% in Raycom Media’s poll making him eligible to participate in a televised debate. Louisiana Democratic Party Executive Director Stephen Handwerk says this is embarrassing….:
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Calls for comment from Duke were not returned.

State Police say a 17-year-old driver and her mother have both been cited in a two vehicle fatal crash in Loranger that claimed the life of a 15-year-old passenger. They say the teen driver did not have a license when she went through an intersection in a Hummer and did not yield to a fertilizer freight-liner that slammed into the vehicle. The 15-year-old passenger was not restrained in the Hummer and was ejected and later died. The mother was cited for allowing a non-licensed driver to drive.

Election Day is just around the corner, and it’s time the political ads will start ramping up. Jeremy Alford of LaPolitics.com says voters will also start hearing about other races going on, not just US Senate and Presidential…:
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An effort to change the process in which an elected official is recalled in Louisiana is gaining steam due to Jefferson Parish President Mike Yenni’s sexting scandal. Covington Representative Paul Hollis says Louisiana’s base signature requirement on petitions is too high and most of the successful recalls here in history are in very small areas…:
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In Louisiana petitioners have to collect thirty-three and a third percent of the total number of registered voters in order to be successful.

The state Democratic Party urges members to get out and vote especially since Republican U.S. Senate candidate David Duke will participate in a November 2nd televised debate. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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A recent statewide poll shows Republican John Kennedy and Democrat Foster Campbell as the two in the US Senate runoff. Jeremy Alford with LaPolitics.com says in order for the other candidates to catch-up, they’ll likely have to go negative…:
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LSU has created a merit based scholarship for incoming freshman whose mom or dad graduated from LSU or are employed by the school. Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships Amy Marix says the purpose of creating the Louisiana Tiger Lcay Scholarship Program is to support in-state students, especially with the current deficiencies with the TOPS program…:
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LSU’s operating scholarship dollars will fund this program.

He’s not 100% better from an ankle sprain, but you’d have never known LSU running back Leonard Fournette was out of shape as he picked up the Tigers single-game rushing record in the win over Ole Miss. Head Coach Ed Orgeron says it was good to have Fournette back…:
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Up next is Alabama on November 5th.

Former KKK leader and Republican U.S. Senate candidate David Duke has been invited to participate in a November 2nd televised debate as he received 5-percent of the vote in a Raycom Media poll. Executive Director of the Louisiana Democratic Party Stephen Handwerk says this is not good:
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Calls for comment from Duke were not returned.

LSU is offering a new scholarship for Louisiana residents who are the children of LSU graduates…:
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A Covington lawmaker is looking to change the state’s recall procedure saying Louisiana’s process makes it nearly impossible to remove an elected official from office. Petitioners in Jefferson Parish need thirty three and a third percent of the total number of registered voters signatures’ to be successful in the effort to recall parish president Mike Yenni over his sexting scandal. Representative Paul Hollis says the turnout in the Jefferson Parish President race last year was 90,000, despite the fact that there are 270,000 people who can vote..:
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He believes Louisiana should do what other states do and base signature requirements on the percentage of people who voted in the election.

Authorities say an LSU student was arrested amid charges she was vomiting on students during the game Saturday night in Tiger Stadium, then kicked an arresting officer multiple times. They say 20-year-old Renuka Koritala also had suspected weed and a pipe on her person.