Both sides of the Governor’s race are rolling out the stars hoping to inspire their base to pack into polling stations tomorrow…

cut  2 (30) “…I’m Matt Doyle”

Couvillon is predicting a turnout of at least 52-percent. He says north Louisiana and African American voters will have a big say in this election…

Cut 4 (10) “…runoff season.”

Polls open at 7 AM and close at 8 PM tomorrow.

China lifts a ban on poultry imports from the United States.  In Louisiana, poultry is a $2 billion industry and the decision opens the market for Louisiana producers as the port of New Orleans is one of the largest poultry exporters in America.  Ag Commissioner Mike Strain says it is welcomed news.

Cut 10 (06) “…the foreign markets.”

Many Tiger fans are hitting the road this weekend to support the top-ranked Bayou Bengals in their matchup with Ole Miss in Oxford, Mississippi.   Visit Oxford Executive Director Kinney Ferris says the excitement in town to host fans is high after the Tigers tamed Bama last week.

Cut 13 (11) “..influx of visitors.”

SEC Nation will be broadcasting from Oxford.

The 2019 governor’s race is a toss-up, with election day on Saturday. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 1 (29) “…I’m Jeff Palermo”

Republicans have leaned on Presidential rallies and the GOP Congressional delegation to drive interest. Senator John Kennedy is calling on all Republicans to cast a ballot…

Cut 6 (11) “Governor.”

Governor Edwards is hoping to tap into the Big Easy base tonight in New Orleans with “Turn Up Turn Out” concert.

China lifts a ban on poultry imports from the United States. In Louisiana, poultry is a $2 billion industry and the decision opens the market for Louisiana producers as the port of New Orleans is one of the largest poultry exporters in America. Ag Commissioner Mike Strain believes Louisiana can meet the growing demand by taking product being held in storage and moving it.

Cut 12 (13) “poised for growth”

Many Tiger fans are hitting the road this weekend to support the top-ranked Bayou Bengals in their matchup with Ole Miss in Oxford, Mississippi. Visit Oxford Executive Director Kinney Ferris says the large influx of visitors may result in the area moving at a slower pace.

Cut 15 (12) “…our small town.”

Kickoff is at 6 PM.

Republicans have celebrated the President’s three trips into the Bayou State on behalf of GOP gubernatorial challenger Eddie Rispone, who was met with cheers at last night’s rally. Governor Edwards is hoping to tap into a little star power of his own tonight in New Orleans for “Turn Up Turn Out”. Edwards will be on hand for a concert featuring Trombone Shorty, Mannie Fresh, The Soul Rebels and more. Ivan Neville’s Dumpstafunk headlines the bill…

Cut 7 (08) “…direction”

And both sides will need every bit of turnout they can muster as JMC Analytics puts the race at a dead tie, 45-45. Pollster John Couvillon says turnout will decide the race that is likely to be a photo finish.

Cut 3 (07)   “…both candidates” 

Polls open at 7AM and close at 8PM tomorrow.

Louisiana’s two billion dollar poultry industry gets a welcome bit of good news as China announces they’re lifting their US chicken import ban. China banned all US poultry imports in January 2015 after a bird flu outbreak in December 2014.  Ag Commissioner Mike Strain says in 2013, the US was selling about $500 million in poultry annually to China.

Cut 11 (12) “…$4.3 billion worldwide.”

The port of New Orleans is one of the largest poultry exporters in America.

Many Tiger fans are hitting the road this weekend to support the top-ranked Bayou Bengals in their matchup with Ole Miss in Oxford, Mississippi. SEC Nation will be broadcasting from the town on the SEC television network.  In addition to getting fans hyped up over the game, Oxford Executive Director Kinney Ferris says visitors and viewers will also see the community is ready for Christmas.

Cut 14 (11) “…for the holiday.”

The Governor’s race is tied according to a new poll from JMC analytics. Pollster John Couvillon puts it at 45-45, and says his polling indicates most voters made up their mind about who to vote for a long time ago…

Cut 5 (10) “…persuade.”  *edit clip down to 4 seconds*

Couvillon says the race will be won and lost now not on persuasion, but on turnout, and both campaigns have pivoted to turnout as the rallying cry ahead of the Saturday election for Governor. Governor Edwards will be in New Orleans tonight with an all-star lineup of musicians like Trombone Shorty and Ivan Neville to encourage people to hit the polls. Republicans have leaned more on the state’s Congressional delegation to make the big push, members like Senator Bill Cassidy.

Cut 8 (07) “   …neighbor”

Polls open at 7AM and close at 8PM tomorrow.

China lifts a ban on poultry imports from the United States.  In Louisiana, poultry is a $2 billion industry and the decision opens the market for Louisiana producers as the port of New Orleans is one of the largest poultry exporters in America.  Ag Commissioner Mike Strain says it is welcomed news.

Cut 10 (06) “…the foreign markets.”

Many Tiger fans are hitting the road this weekend to support the top-ranked Bayou Bengals in their matchup with Ole Miss in Oxford, Mississippi.   Visit Oxford Executive Director Kinney Ferris says the excitement in the town to host the fans is high after the Tigers tamed Bama last week.

Cut 13 (11) “..influx of visitors.”

SEC Nation will be broadcasting from the town

The time for fundraising and voter persuasion in the gubernatorial race is now over and both campaigns are pushing hard to drive voters out to the polls Saturday. Republicans have leaned on Presidential rallies and the GOP Congressional delegation to drive interest. Senator Bill Cassidy says it’ll be a close election that could be decided by a little as a thousand votes, so he’s calling for all boots on the ground…
Cut 8 (07) “   …neighbor”
Trombone Shorty, Mannie Fresh, The Soul Rebels and more will be rocking a stacked concert tonight in New Orleans for a pro-Edwards election eve turnout drive. Governor Edwards is set to show up to “Turn up, Turn out” tonight to make one of his last pitches to votes. Ivan Neville, who performs tonight, says he hopes the night will inspire people to head to the polls Saturday.
Cut 9 (09)  “…their lives”
The concert will be on Fulton St. in Downtown New Orleans.
The 2019 governor’s race is a toss-up, with election day on Saturday. Jeff Palermo has the story..

Cut 1 (29) “…I’m Jeff Palermo”

China lifts a ban on US poultry imports.  In Louisiana, poultry is a $2 billion industry.  Ag Commissioner Mike Strain says in 2013, the US was selling about $500 million in poultry annually to China.

Cut 11 (12) “…$4.3 billion worldwide.”

China banned all US poultry imports in January 2015 after a bird flu outbreak in December 2014.

A second poll released this week shows Saturday’s election for governor is a virtual tie. The JMC Analytics survey of 600 Louisiana voters finds Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards and Republican challenger Eddie Rispone each getting 45-percent of the vote. Pollster John Couvillon says it all comes down to turnout…

Cut 3 (07)   “…both candidates” 

Polls open tomorrow morning at 7am and close at 8pm.
China lifts a ban on poultry imports from the United States.  In Louisiana, poultry is a $2 billion industry and the decision opens the market for Louisiana producers as the port of New Orleans is one of the largest poultry exporters in America.  Ag Commissioner Mike Strain says it is welcomed news.

Cut 10 (06) “…the foreign markets.”

China banned all US poultry imports in January 2015 after a bird flu outbreak in December 2014.

Both sides of the Governor’s race are rolling out the stars hoping to inspire their base to pack into polling stations tomorrow…

cut  2 (30) “…I’m Matt Doyle”    

During his visit to Bossier City, President Trump criticized the leadership of Governor John Bel Edwards ahead of the runoff election this Saturday…

Cut 1 (31) “I’m Kevin Barnhart.”

A new JMC Analytics poll shows a 45-45 tie in the governor’s race.  Pollster John Couvillon says after polling the race for months, it’s clear most voters made up their mind a long time ago…

Cut 5 (10) “…persuade.” 

The time for fundraising and voter persuasion in the gubernatorial race is now over and both campaigns are pushing hard to drive voters out to the polls Saturday.

Republicans have leaned on Presidential rallies and the GOP Congressional delegation to drive interest. Senator John Kennedy is calling on all Republicans to cast a ballot…

Cut 6, 11 seconds, Governor

Kennedy made the call to action at last night’s Trump rally.

Trombone Shorty, Mannie Fresh, The Soul Rebels and more will be rocking a stacked concert tonight in New Orleans for a pro-Edwards election eve turnout drive. Ivan Neville’s Dumpstafunk headlines the bill…

Cut 7, 8 seconds, direction

The concert will be on Fulton St. in Downtown New Orleans.

Polls open at 7AM and close at 8PM.

A second poll released this week shows Saturday’s election for governor is a virtual tie. The JMC Analytics survey of 600 Louisiana voters finds Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards and Republican challenger Eddie Rispone are both polling with 45-percent of the vote. Pollster John Couvillon says north Louisiana and African American voters will have a big say in this election…

Cut 4 (10) “…runoff season.”

The Dome is about to undergo a major facelift after the Superdome Commission approved a 450-million-dollar renovation plan. Commission Spokesperson Mike Hoss says the renovations will help New Orleans staple compare favorably with new facilities like AT&T Stadium in Arlington.

Cut 14 (11) “the country” 

Saturday’s ballot also features the run-off in the Secretary of State’s race. Republican incumbent Kyle Ardoin and Democratic challenger Gwen Collins-Greenup face off again in a rematch of last year’s special election run-off. Ardoin won last year 59-to-41 percent. Ardoin says his experience makes him the best candidate…
Cut 8 (11) “…year.”

Collins-Green up is a Southern law grad, who has worked in government, including a position in the East Feliciana Parish Clerk of Court. The Democrat has some criticisms of Ardoin’s tenure, pointing to national reporting from Politico and other sites that raised concerns about Louisiana’s outdated voting machines.
Cut 11 (11) “…process”

A second poll released this week shows Saturday’s election for governor is a virtual tie. The JMC Analytics survey of 600 Louisiana voters finds Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards and Republican challenger Eddie Rispone each getting 45-percent of the vote. Pollster John Couvillon says it all comes down to turnout…

Cut 3 (07)   “…both candidates” 

The Superdome Commission approves a 450-million-dollar renovation plan that will see the New Orleans staple get a 21st-century facelift. Commission spokesperson Mike Hoss says the first phase of construction will begin in January, and likely won’t be noticed by fans, but eventually, the infamous ramps that made traversing 44-year-old structure a workout will be torn down.

Cut 13 (08) “…the stage”

The Secretary of State’s race on the Saturday ballot is a run-off rematch of incumbent Republican Kyle Ardoin and Democratic challenger Gwen Collins-Greenup. Ardoin won the contest last year 59-41 after escaping a packed primary full of Republican contenders.  The incumbent was endorsed by President Trump last week at a rally in Monroe. He says he has a good relationship with the Commander in Chief.

Cut 9 (06) “   …things.”

East Feliciana Democrat Collins-Greenup surprised election watchers last year by beating the party’s endorsed candidate in the primary. She says her number one priority if elected is simple.

Cut 10 (11) “…government.”

Polls open tomorrow morning at 7am and close at 8pm.

The Shreveport-Bossier City area was a battleground in the race for the Governor’s mansion on Thursday. It was President Trump’s third visit to the state to support GOP challenger Eddie Rispone. Governor Edwards said in a visit to the area earlier in the day that he feels Louisiana voters see right through his competition’s use of prominent national figures on the campaign trail.

Cut 5 (09) “…way or another.”

At a rally last night President Trump also praised GOP primary challenger Congressman Ralph Abraham, who flew in with the President on Air Force One to throw his support behind Rispone.

Cut 6 (08) “…vote for Eddie.”

Two polls released this week show both candidates basically tied in the race for Governor and approximately 9 percent of voters polled undecided.

Saturday’s run-off gives voters a familiar choice of candidates to pick from in the Secretary of State’s race. Matt Doyle has the story.

Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Matt Doyle” 

The Saints look to get back in the win column on Sunday when they visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. New Orleans is coming off a bad loss at home to last-place Atlanta. Saints Offensive tackle Terron Armstead says there’s no panic in the Saints locker-room…

Cut 15 (10) “…we at”