The Saints will travel to Houston this Sunday in order to take on the Texans who are just one win away from matching their win total from last year. A major component of their early improvements has been the play of rookie quarterback CJ Stroud, who according to Saints head coach Dennis Allen

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New Orleans will battle the Texans on Fox at noon

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The Philadelphia Phillies handled the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday. Former LSU great Aaron Nola was a key factor for the Phillies success as he threw 5 and 2⁄3 ‘s innings with nine strikeouts and only one RBI allowed against the top team in the MLB this season . Nola improves to 2 and 0 this postseason with the win and the Phillies can advance to the NLCS for the second straight season with a win tonight.

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One of the key components of LSU’s new defensive scheme has been the transition of secondary swiss army knife Sage Ryan. The former Lafayette Christian Star has played safety, nickel corner, and in the win over Missouri started at cornerback. Ryan is not afraid to take on this new role and credits many people for his successful transition.

Cut 18 (19) “… I like it.”

LSU will face Auburn this Saturday at home with kickoff at 6 on ESPN

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The NBA’s preseason began Tuesday and the Pelicans opened with a loss to the Orlando Magic in the Smoothie King Center. Although the game was a loss for the Pelicans, Head Coach Willie Green is optimistic after the speed and space that the Pelicans created for Zion Williamson during the 5 and a half minutes the star got play center. The change helped the Pelicans double their lead in the first quarter.

Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise has received the House GOP nomination to be the next Speaker of the House, but it’s far from a done deal the full U-S House will elect him. Scalise says we need to make they’re sending a message to the world that the House is open and doing the people’s business…

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Julia Letlow and Clay Higgins are the only two members of Louisiana’s House delegation to come out in support of Scalise for speaker. Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves says there are conservatives who are not backing Scalise…

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Scalise needs to lock down 217 votes to be elected speaker of the House.

The number of Americans to have been killed in the latest Israel attacks is more than 22. Rabbi for Temple Sinai in Lake Charles, Barry Weinstein…

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Weinstein says the brutal attack is the worst he has seen in his lifetime and the enemies of the nation of Israel do not recognize the United Nations 1948 resolution creating the two states of Israel and Palestine.

A school specifically designed for kindergarten through fifth-grade students on the Autism Spectrum in Monroe will begin the enrollment process next month. The Academy of Collaborative Education has received approval from BESE. ACE Director Joellen Freeman says the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder is high and ACE added therapeutic interventions and therapies that autistic students need.

Cut 6 (13) “…very innovative.”

ACE is scheduled to begin classes next July.

State Police says it’s made transformational changes after it came under fire for several cases of excessive force, including the high-profile fatal arrest of Ronald Greene. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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39-year-old Joey Clement of Thibodaux was sentenced yesterday for the fatal DWI car crash that killed three Nicholls State University students two years ago. Clement will serve 85 years in prison.

At least 22 Americans are among those killed in the attacks on Israel. Barry Weinstein, Rabbi for Temple Sinai in Lake Charles who has family living in Israel says he is praying deeply for Israel’s safety.  Civilians young and old are among at least 1200 killed.

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A new public charter school designed for children on the Autism Spectrum has received approval to from BESE. The Academy of Collaborative Education will begin accepting applications next month. ACE Director Joellen Freeman says ACE will be a tuition-free public charter school.

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The school will house two classrooms per grade and a total of 96 students. The school will serve kindergarten through fifth-grade students in Monroe starting in July of 2024.

Representative Steve Scalise of Louisiana has received enough support from the House GOP to be nominated for the next Speaker of the U-S House of Representatives. Scalise beat out Jim Jordan from Ohio for the GOP nomination. UNO Political Science Professor Ed Chervenak says Scalise most likely got the nod over Jordan because he’s a little bit more towards the middle…

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The 58-year-old from Jefferson Parish has represented Louisiana’s First Congressional District since 2008.

Taxpayers in the Bayou State are paying more than $91 million annually on litter abatement, according to the 2023 Louisiana Litter Study. The study reveals that’s a 65 percent increase since 2010. Keep Louisiana Beautiful Director Susan Russell…

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Prices and inflation seem to be up everywhere but there’s some good news at the pump. Colleen Crain has more…

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The Academy of Collaborative Education, a new public charter school for children on the Autism Spectrum, has received approval from BESE. The school will serve kindergarten through fifth-grade students in Monroe with two classrooms per grade and a total of 96 students. ACE will begin enrollment in November.

Who’s going to be crowned the next Speaker of the House? Among the possible candidates are Louisiana’s Steve Scalise and Ohio Representative Jim Jordan.  Dr. Robert Hogan, LSU Political Science Professor says it’s indicative of the deep division within the Republican party.

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Congressional members are scheduled to vote for the next Speaker of the House today.

Election Day is Saturday and voters will cast a ballot for Constitutional Amendment Three which requires state lawmakers to use 25 percent of any state surplus to pay retirement debt for the four state retirement systems. The amendment’s author, Mandeville Representative Richard Nelson says it’s time the state takes a serious approach towards paying off retirement debt…

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The Council for a Better Louisiana is in support of Amendment Three. Nelson says the goal is to pay down debt to have more money in the future…

Small business optimism nationwide declined slightly in September due to concern over inflation. National Federation of Independent Business State Director Dawn McVea says sales growth has slowed, leaving owners with limited options for financial relief.

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Optimism fell by half a point in September to 90.8 marking the 21st consecutive month below the 49-year average of 98.

Rain is in the forecast today for southwest Louisiana due to a disturbance in the gulf. State Climatologist Barry Keim says the rain will cause a drop in temperatures.

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For the Saturday, Keim says weatherwise it will be, believe it or not, an improvement to what Louisiana experienced last weekend…

It’s World Day Against the Death Penalty and faith leaders from across Louisiana met at the Governor’s Mansion this morning urging Governor Edwards to call for clemency hearings for prisoners facing the death penalty. Advocate to abolish the death penalty, Sister Helen Prejean…

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Faith leaders also prayed for the death row inmates and the family members of their victims.

Less than 350 thousand people cast votes during the early voting period that ended last Saturday and the Secretary of State’s Office predicts between 42 and 46 percent of registered voters will turnout for Saturday’s gubernatorial primary election. JMC Analytics Pollster John Couvillon is projecting a lower turnout.

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Grab your umbrellas tomorrow. A downpour is headed to southeast Louisiana as a result of a tropical wave in the Gulf of Mexico. LRN Meteorologist John Wetherbee…

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The New Orleans area and St. Tammany Parish are expected to get more than two inches of rain. The Lafayette area could see about an inch of rain and less than half an inch for southwest Louisiana.

Amazon, Walmart, Target, and Best Buy are offering consumers big deals- weeks before Black Friday weekend. Bankrate Senior Industry Analyst Ted Rossman says a third of holiday shoppers expect inflation to impact their buying habits. He says early shoppers are looking for coupons, discounts, and sales.

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While retailers are offering early promotions, Rossman says shoppers are eager to get the best deals but they are also being smart spenders.

In recognition of World Day Against the Death Penalty, faith leaders met with Governor Edwards this morning calling for clemency hearings for death row inmates. Sister Helen Prejean, an advocate to abolish the death penalty, says being pro-life doesn’t mean you’re against abortion…

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Edwards was presented with a letter signed by more than 100 faith leaders asking him and the Pardon Board to grant clemency hearings for all of the inmates awaiting execution.

The Secretary of State’s Office predicts between a 42 and 26 percent total voter turnout for Saturday’s election. But JMC Analytics Pollster John Couvillon is projecting a lower turnout, after less than 350-thousand people cast votes during the early voting period that ended last Saturday

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Couvillon says this is the lowest interest he’s ever seen in a Louisiana governor’s race.

The University of Louisiana System Board has delayed hiring their own President Jim Henderson, as Louisiana Tech’s next president to allow public input. Henderson says it’s just procedural and practical ramifications of having a system president interested in a university presidency.

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For the last six years, Henderson has been president of the state’s largest higher education system with nine member schools and more than 90,000 students.

Major retailers like Amazon and Walmart are offering big deals in October more than a month before Black Friday shopping weekend. Bankrate Senior Industry Analyst Ted Rossman says a third of holiday shoppers expect inflation to impact their buying habits. He says early shoppers are looking for coupons, discounts, and sales.

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Members of the University of Louisiana System Board have slowed the process of hiring Jim Henderson as Louisiana Tech’s next president to allow public input. Henderson has served as President of ULS for nearly seven years,  He says Louisiana Tech is dear to him for several reasons. His late parents were graduates of Louisiana Tech and he currently has a family member attending…

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Henderson would replace current Tech President Les Guice, who announced his retirement last month. Henderson will give up his role as system leader if he’s named Louisiana Tech’s next president at a special meeting in less than three weeks.

There may soon be a black bear season in the Bayou State. A hearing will be held at The Louisiana Wildlife Commission’s meeting next month on the issue. After being on the endangered species list, Commission member Joe McPherson says it will be a limited hunt so not many animals will be taken initially.

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Louisiana’s black bear was removed from the endangered species list in 2015. McPherson says if the commission chooses to bring black bear hunting season back it wouldn’t be until the 2024-2025 season.

A tropical disturbance has the potential to bring a lot of rain to south Louisiana tomorrow. LRN Meteorologist John Wetherbee has more…

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DeSoto Parish Clerk of Court Jeremy Evans has been arrested less than a week before the October 14th election on two counts of electioneering for violating a law specific to campaigning in nursing homes. Evans posted photographs to his social media page last month during visits to two nursing homes in Mansfield wearing a shirt with a “re-elect Jeremy Evans” logo. This is not the first time Evans has been accused of a violation in connection to an election.

Two fatal shootings within hours each other in Jackson Parish has authorities searching for two gunmen. Jeff Palermo has more…

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University of Louisiana System, President Jim Henderson wants to be president of Louisiana Tech and will be interviewing with his own board. The UL board voted to suspend rules requiring a competitive search and will only interview Henderson for the Job but they are delaying the decision to allow time for public input. Final decision is expected on October 25^th.

Kaylee Timonet’s (Tim-oh-net) scholarship endorsement was revoked and she was kicked her off student government after her principal saw a video of her dancing at a private party, Walker High School Principal Jason St. Pierre posted on social media that he apologized and has reinstated the scholarship endorsement, but Timonet disagrees.

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St. Pierre is taking leave for the remainder of the school year.

The death of a 42 year old man while in the custody of St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s office is investigation. Hector Ruiz-Santos was arrested Sunday night, accused of battery on a police officer, resisting a police officer with force-non aggravated, and disturbing the peace-violent tumultuous manner. He was placed in the back of a patrol unit and transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking but upon arrival Ruiz-Santos was unresponsive. CPR was administered and an ambulance responded.

After Walker High School Principal Jason St. Pierre posted he’s apologized, and reinstated Kaylee Timonet’s scholarship he revoked due to a video of her dancing, she’s crying foul…

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A $180 thousand grant is helping The State Fire Marshal provide smoke alarms to Louisianans during Fire Prevention Week. Spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says this will give families access to the most critical emergency alert equipment that could save lives.

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The Jackson Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating two fatal shootings that happened within hours of each other on Friday night that may be related. The victim in the first shooting at Circle K is the son of Jonesboro-Hodge football coach Terrance Blakenship. The victim in the second shooting two-hours later is 30-year-old Devontre Jackson of Grambling. Sheriff Andy Brown says the second shooting was the result of an argument that started at the Jonesboro-Hodge homecoming game. Brown says it’s rare to have a fatal shooting in Jackson Parish, let alone two within hours of each other…

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The Powerball Drawing is tonight. The jackpot is now 1.55 Billion Dollars. Spokesperson Dustin Annison says the current multi-state powerball has roller over 34 straight times.

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