The final televised gubernatorial debate takes place tonight between Democrat John Bel Edwards and Republican David Vitter. The debate will air on Nexstar Television stations statewide beginning at 6PM. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat feels the dynamics of this debate are interesting…

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Recent polls show Edwards holding a double-digit lead over Vitter. The runoff election is Saturday.

In the aftermath of Friday’s Paris terror attacks, Governor Bobby Jindal sent a letter to the Obama administration demanding information on the number of Syrian refugees that have been placed in Louisiana. A total of 14 Syrians refugees were accepted into the state this year according to the State Department. Several internet blogs erroneously reported that 10,000 Syrian refugees made their way into Louisiana this year. ISIS claimed responsibility for the Paris attacks which killed 129 and injured 350 others.

The Secretary of State’s office reports that over 257,000 registered Louisiana voters cast ballots during the state’s early voting period for this Saturday’s runoff election. That’s a 16-percent increase from the primary election last month. It’s reported that based on early voter numbers, voter turnout for Saturday’s election is predicted to be 44-percent. Only 39-percent of voters turned out for the October 24th primary.

A dismal performance for the Saints Sunday as they were routed by the Redskins 47-14. The Saints defense set the tone for this one, as they allowed Washington to march 96 yards down the field on its first drive and score a touchdown. New Orleans allowed 514 yards of total offense. Head Coach Sean Payton on the defense’s poor performance…

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Fox Sports reports that the Saints will fire defensive coordinator Rob Ryan.

Republican David Vitter and Democrat John Bel Edwards will meet in another televised debate this evening beginning at 6PM and airing on Nexstar Television stations across Louisiana. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Edwards will probably play it safe tonight…

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He says you can expect Edwards to continue to attack Vitter’s character as it has been working well for his campaign to date.

The two candidates for Lt. Governor will also go head to head today. Republican Billy Nungesser and Democrat Kip Holden will meet at a forum hosted by the Baton Rouge Press Club.

The 2015 Louisiana Tax Amnesty period begins today. Over the next 30 days people have the opportunity to bring overdue taxes up to date with lessened interest charges and penalties. More information is available at ldrtaxamnesty-dot-com. The tax amnesty period will run through December 15th and will be the last one offered by the state until at least January 1st, 2025.

Because of this year’s outbreak of avian influenza, some are concerned if there be enough turkeys for Thanksgiving? Professor and Poultry Extension Specialist with the LSU Ag Center Theresia Lavergne assures that you will be able to find a turkey for the holiday. She says typically people eat the smaller hens during their family feast, which weren’t as effected by the flu…

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But she says Poultry Times reports that we could see a 20 to 40 cent increase per pound for the bird.

LSU has now lost two in a row after being manhandled for a second straight week on Saturday, this time by Arkansas, who beat the Tigers 31-14. Coach Les Miles says the team’s two-game losing streak is his fault…

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LSU looks to get back on track when they face Ole Miss in Oxford Saturday afternoon. Kickoff is at 2:30 and it will be televised on CBS.

The gubernatorial runoff election is Saturday and Democrat John Bel Edwards and Republican David Vitter will spend the week making their case as to why they should be the state’s next governor. Edwards says if Vitter is elected, he’ll divide the state, keeping Louisiana from making great strides…

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Recent polls have shown Vitter trailing by double-digits, but his internal polling shows the race to be much tighter…

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Polls will be open from 7AM to 8PM Saturday.

Funeral services for New Orleans music icon Allen Toussaint have been set for Friday at the Orpheum Theatre in New Orleans. Toussaint passed away last Monday after a performance in Madrid, Spain. Visitation will begin at 8AM Friday and will continue until services begin at 11AM. A private burial will follow. Toussaint was 77-years-old.

In the wake of Friday’s Paris attacks, Governor Bobby Jindal sent a letter to the White House requesting information on the number of Syrian refugees that have been placed in Louisiana. A total of 14 Syrians refugees were accepted into the state this year according to the State Department. Several internet blogs falsely reported that 10,000 Syrian refugees made their way into Louisiana this year. ISIS claimed responsibility for the Paris attacks which killed 129 and injured 350 others.

After over 8 million turkeys died from the bird flu this year, does that mean we’ll see a shortage of turkeys for the holiday season?…

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The governor’s race hits the homestretch as Democrat John Bel Edwards and Republican David Vitter make their final pitch before the November 21st election. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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The Secretary of State’s office reports that over 257,000 registered Louisiana voters cast their ballot for Saturday’s runoff election during the state’s early voting period. That’s a 16-percent increase from the primary election last month. Early voting increased in 35 parishes across Louisiana with the largest increases coming in urban areas. It’s reported that based on early voter numbers, voter turnout for Saturday’s election is predicted to be 44-percent.

Republican David Vitter and Democrat John Bell Edwards will meet in a televised debate this evening. The debate will begin at 6PM and is being hosted by Nexstar Television stations. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Vitter really needs to fire up his supporters to cast their ballot Saturday…

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He says Vitter needs to show a kinder, gentler side of himself while still criticizing Edwards of being liberal and pro-Obama.

Could this year’s outbreak of bird flu result in a shortage of turkeys for Thanksgiving? Theresia Lavergne, Professor and Poultry Extension Specialist with the LSU Ag Center, says you’ll still be able to find a turkey, but a report in Poultry Times says you could see a 20 to 40 cent increase per pound for the bird….

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Lavergne says a lot of turkeys are kept in cold storage to have in the event of a shortage.

It’s the final week of the gubernatorial campaign as Democrat John Bel Edwards and Republican David Vitter will make their case on why they should be the state’s next governor. Edwards says his campaign is not about political parties, but putting Louisiana first…

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Vitter says a vote for Edwards will take Louisiana down the wrong path…

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The election is Saturday.

The two gubernatorial candidates will meet in another televised debate this evening. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat feels the dynamics of this debate are interesting…

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The debate will begin at 6PM and can be seen on Nexstar Television stations statewide.

Due to this year’s outbreak of avian influenza, will there be enough turkeys for Thanksgiving? Professor and Poultry Extension Specialist with the LSU Ag Center Theresia Lavergne says the last confirmed case of this flu was in June and it affected almost four percent of turkeys in the country. But she says you’ll still be able to find a turkey…

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Lavergne says it’s all based on the laws of supply and demand on whether or not there will be a shortage or turkeys and if the price will increase.

Republican gubernatorial candidate David Vitter’s latest campaign commercial features “Duck Dynasty” star Willie Robertson backing the senator in the governor’s election. Eric Gill reports…:
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Governor Jindal will reportedly not endorse a candidate in the runoff. The Republican Presidential candidate said voters can make up their own minds without him announcing who he is backing. A recent UNO poll of likely voters in Louisiana showed Jindal had a 70 percent disapproval rating, so analysts say it’s not likely his endorsement would have helped either candidate.

In the 2015 University of New Orleans Louisiana Gubernatorial Runoff survey, polls show Republican Billy Nungesser in a 10 point lead over Democrat Kip Holden in the Lt. Governor’s race. Ed Chervenak, director of the UNO Survey Research Center, says, unlike the governor’s race, the Lt. Governor’s election is running on race and partisanship..:
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The poll of 600 likely voters was conducted between November 2nd-8th.

A three hour standoff between authorities and an armed man on a boat in Larose ended early this afternoon. Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Spokesperson Brennan Matherne says they got a report of a man trespassing on a boat and when deputies arrived, the saw the man was armed and they later moved in to take him into custody after he fired a gun into the air. They believe 44-year-old Daniel Boudreaux was trying to rob the boat…:
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The two candidates for governor met today in Baton Rouge in the third gubernatorial runoff forum prior to Election Day November 21st. Today’s face-off was hosted by Together Louisiana, group of churchgoers and members of civic organizations dedicated to addressing socio-ecomonic issues. The 2015 gubernatorial poll by UNO showed Democrat John Bel Edwards with a 22 point lead over Republican David Vitter. Pollster Ed Chervenak says nearly half of people who voted for the other two GOP candidates in the primary, said they would push the button for Edwards next Saturday…:
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State Police say a motorcyclist was killed in Ouachita Parish this morning after he struck a vehicle who pulled out in front of him. They say a Tahoe driven by 57-year-old Cindy Self of West Monroe took a left turn into the path of 52-year-old Robert Becker of Columbia’s Harley. He was pronounced dead on scene.

Lawyers for Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson and his estranged heirs have agreed to mediation over Benson’s lawsuit to remove them as future owners of the teams. Legal analyst Tim Meche says, at the end of the day, both parties are going to have to sit together and come to some understanding. Meche says the big question here is what the heirs will hold out for…:
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The suit is scheduled for trial next June.

The trespasser who barricaded himself on a vessel docked along the Intracoastal Canal in Larose, surrendered peacefully and has been taken into the custody of the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office. Spokesperson Brennan Matherne says when they arrived on scene they tried to negotiate with 44-year-old Daniel Boudreaux but he had a shot gun and he fired into the air…:
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Police believe Boudreaux may have been trying to steal items on the vessel.

Duck Dynasty’s Willie Robertson of West Monroe appears in the latest campaign ad for Republican gubernatorial candidate David Vitter. The commercial continues Vitter’s theme of redemption from his prostitution scandal with Robertson stating, “I know he’s made some mistakes, but who hasn’t?” ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says fans of this reality show are probably going to vote for Vitter anyway…:
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With the prostitution scandal on the top of voters minds, Stockley believes the Vitter campaign has bigger fish to fry.

State Treasurer John Kennedy said on the Moon Griffon radio show that Republican Scott Angelle should break his silence and tell voters who he’s endorsing in the governor’s race. He feels Angelle needs to say he’s backing Vitter to prove he’s a real conservative.

Lawyers for Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson and his former heirs have agreed to mediation over Benson’s lawsuit to remove them as future owners of the teams. Benson’s lawsuit seeks to take back stock in the team from his heirs and force them out as non-voting owners of the teams. Legal analyst Tim Meche says it’s normal for a judge to order mediation in a case like this…:
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He says, at the end of the day, both parties are going to have to sit together and come to some understanding.

Tomorrow night…ninth ranked LSU hosts Arkansas. The voice of the Tigers, Jim Hawthorne, will miss his second consecutive game after undergoing heart surgery. But he will be on the field before the game as he’ll receive the Chris Schenkel Award, which goes to individuals who’ve had a long distinguished career broadcasting college football at a particular school.