Tourism officials say it’s a game changer for tourism and economic development that a new nonstop flight connecting London Heathrow and New Orleans is coming to Louisiana. British Airways Senior Vice President Simon Brooks says this will be a delightful flight that lands in London, but gives passengers limitless travel options…:
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They announced this morning the flights will leave four times a week beginning March 27, 2017.

The Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office says an arrest has been made in connection with the death of an 86-year-old man who was found dead in his own driveway. They say 21-year-old Deandrew Pharagood is charged with first degree murder in the shooting death of Anthony Lirette..:
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That’s Captain Cody Voisin with the sheriff’s office

LSU’s daily paper, The Reveille, will become a once a week newspaper for the 2017 spring semester. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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Attorney General Jeff Landry has filed a suit seeking to block Governor John Bel Edwards executive order mandating that anti-discrimination clauses for the LGBT community be included in state contracts. Landry is asking the court to decide if Edwards is allowed to circumvent the Legislature to create his own law, after a judge already dismissed a suit by the governor seeking to force the AG to sign off on contracts with the language.

LSU’s daily newspaper, The Daily Reveille, will become a weekly 32-page paper come the spring semester of 2017. Reveille editor in chief Quint Forgey says this is a very bitter-sweet moment for him. He says it’s a sad day because everyone who works for the newspaper was raised and trained for a daily paper…:
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Forgey says student writers will still be required to meet daily deadlines, with turning content each day for the website, LSUNow.com.

A grand jury in Beauregard Parish decided not to file charges in the case of two sheriff’s deputies who were involved in the shooting death of Eric Senegal in January. Investigators said the cops were at a residence serving a drug search warrant when gunfire erupted and Senegal and a dog were killed. The grand jury found the officers were justified in their actions under the circumstances.

One of many lesser-known candidates in the US Senate race has dropped out less than three weeks before the election. Attorney and former-investment banker Abhay Patel is the first candidate to back out of the crowded field. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat isn’t surprised he withdrew, since he polled poorly…:
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After dropping out of the race, Patel endorsed Republican Congressman Charles Boustany.

The head of the Louisiana NAACP spoke before the House Judiciary Committee to provide tips on how law enforcement and the public can work better together. Ernest Johnson says right now there is no policy where officers become involved as part of the community…:
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The House Judiciary Committee wrapped up two days of hearings on interaction between law enforcement and citizens.

The Big Easy will be getting some more visitors from the UK next year as British Airways announces they’ll begin non-stop flights to London from New Orleans beginning in March 2017. Senior Vice President Simon Brooks says the flight will include free food, drinks and entertainment. He says the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner is known for its smooth ride, because it flies at a lower pressurization…:
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He says they are delighted to connect these two iconic cities.

An arrest has been made in the case of an elderly man who was found shot to death in his own driveway in Houma. Cody Voisin with the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office says shortly after the death of 87-year-old Anthony Dale Lirette, an arrest warrant was issued for 21-year-old Deandre Pharagood…:
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He says they are not releasing a motive at this time, but did add the two did not know each other.

The head of the Louisiana NAACP spoke before the House Judiciary Committee to provide tips on how law enforcement and the public can work better together. Ernest Johnson believes officers should be more familiar with people in the areas they are patrolling…:
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Chairman Katrina Jackson plans to hold more meetings to come up with a universal community policing policy.

KPLC is reporting that a dead whale was found washed up on a beach in Cameron Parish, and that the state department of wildlife and fisheries believes it is a young calf at 21 feet long. They are trying to determine what happened.

Louisiana travelers will have even more options next year because of an exciting announcement from British Airways. Halen Doughty has more…:
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The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office arrests a woman accused of stealing money from her former cellmate who was mentally disabled. They say 34-year-old Tawanda Daughtry allegedly obtained power of attorney from her cellmate promising to use the legal document to pay the woman’s probation fees and living expenses — but instead she kept the $17,000. Daughtry was arrested for exploitation of persons with infirmities.

Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump has said polling locations for the November 8th election are rigged in favor of Democrat Hillary Clinton. But Secretary of State Tom Schedler says the comments are completely irresponsible…:
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Schedler says he is confident that the Presidential election will go off without any major problems.

After days of unseasonably warm October weather, we’re going to get another shot of autumn as a cold front moves through Louisiana. State Climatologist Barry Keim says after a moderate chance of rain today, fall weather will return…:
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He says this weekend we can expect cool, clear, crisp conditions — and the LSU kick off temperature is forecast to be 64 degrees.

Governor John Bel Edwards addressed a variety of issues on this month’s edition of his call-in radio show, including everything from infrastructure to taxes. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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The Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office says an arrest has been made in connection with the death of an 86-year-old man who was found dead in his own driveway Friday. They say 21-year-old Deandrew Pharagood turned himself in and is charged with first degree murder in the shooting death of Anthony Lirette. A motive has not been released at this time.

Secretary of State Tom Schedler is refuting statements made by Presidential candidate Donald Trump that voting machines are rigged in favor of Democrat Hillary Clinton. Schedler says he is confident that the Presidential election will go off without any major problems and they have protections in place to protect against voter fraud…:
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He says it’s also not possible for Russians to hack and alter votes because the machines are not connected to the internet. He says Trump’s comments are irresponsible.

Characters from Suicide Squad, Dead Pool and Star Wars are among those you can expect to see on the roads this Halloween. Spirit Halloween in Alexandria, Caitlyn Piacitelli, says among the most popular costumes every year are from movies that were big box office hits…:
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She says the creepy clown craze has even more of the masks flying off the shelves than in previous years.

Governor John Bel Edwards addressed a variety of issues to callers on his monthly radio show Ask the Governor. A Capitol City resident asked about getting a new Mississippi River Bridge in Baton Rouge, but Edwards says that would be a costly endeavour…:
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He says the Transportation Task Force meeting today to discuss improvements in the Baton Rouge area.

Edwards is speaking this morning at the first meeting of the Every Student Succeeds Act Advisory Council.

State Police say a 21-year-old man from Tickfaw died in a three vehicle crash as he attempted to flee Hammond Police trying to initiate a traffic stop. They say as Darious Ashton was trying to escape, he ran a stop sign and was hit by a car and a dump truck back to back. He was not restrained and later died at a hospital. The driver of the dump truck was not injured and the other motorist sustained minor injuries.

People should expect to see plenty of clowns, including the Clown Prince of Crime, on the street this Halloween. Halen Doughty has more…:
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A cold front is moving over the state today bringing with it a modest chance for rain, and cooler temperatures arriving by tomorrow. State climatologist Barry Keim says it’s shaping up to be a beautiful weekend to be outside…:
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During Governor John Bel Edward’s monthly call-in show, he touched on the lawsuits filed by several coastal parishes against the oil and gas industry. He supports the parishes —  saying it’s not enough to argue that these companies create jobs and boost revenue if they’re expediting coastal erosion…:
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“Ask The Governor” is produced by the Louisiana Radio Network and airs the third Wednesday of every month.

After days of unseasonably warm October weather, we’re going to get another shot of autumn as a cold front moves through Louisiana. State Climatologist Barry Keim says after a moderate chance of rain today, fall weather will return…:
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He says this weekend we can expect cool, clear, crisp conditions — and the LSU kick off temperature is forecast to be 64 degrees.

Amid allegations of a rigged election by Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump, the Secretary of State in Louisiana assures voters there will be no fraud at the polls. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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Halloween is just around the corner and the nationwide controversial clown craze has not slowed sales of the masks down at all…:
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That’s Spirit Halloween District Manager of Louisiana Leah Miller.

Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump has said the November 8th election is rigged by the media and at the polls to favor Democrat Hillary Clinton. Louisiana Secretary of State Tom Schedler calls Trump’s accusations totally irresponsible…:
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Schedler says he is confident that the Presidential election will go off without any major problems.

Fall weather is finally set to return to Louisiana, thanks to a cold front that will move through the state today. State climatologist Barry Keim says with it will come some much needed rain, but not enough to break out the rain boots…:
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He says by tomorrow morning lows will be in the upper 50s/low 60s, and high temps in the mid 70s throughout the state.

Villains don’t stand a chance this Halloween, as super hero costumes are flying off the shelves. Manager of Spirit Halloween in Alexandria, Caitlyn Piacitelli, says the most popular costume this year is a more unconventional kind of hero…:
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She says the creepy clown craze has even more of the masks flying off the shelves than in previous years.

Governor John Bel Edwards says he has no plans to rescind his executive order that state contracts must include clauses to protect LGBT employees from discrimination in the workplace. Attorney General Jeff Landry is blocking several state deals which contain the wording, and Edwards sued — but the judge sided with Landry. Edwards said on his call in radio show he hopes to work things out with the AG, but it doesn’t seem possible.