Both parties made their final pleas to voters last night ahead of today’s primary. President Trump was in Lake Charles to rally Republicans. Incumbent Democrat Governor Edwards who’s been invited to the White House on numerous occasions says he has a good working relationship with the President, but Trump says Edwards is duplicitous…

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Edwards admitted earlier in the campaign that Trump attempted to persuade him to switch parties. Edwards says his administration’s work helping the state recover from the Jindal years, is why he should be reelected.

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Edwards faces republicans Congressman Ralph Abraham and Businessman Eddie Rispone. If none of the candidates crack 50 percent of the vote, a run-off will be November 16th.

In addition to the governor’s race and other elections, the October 12th ballot has four proposed constitutional amendments. Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana Policy Director Steve Procopio (Pro-soap-pee-oh) advises voters to do their homework before they enter the voting booth…

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Most of the state will have their eyes and ears focused on the game and election results tonight.  The 5^th ranked LSU Tigers take on the 7^th ranked Florida Gators in an SEC showdown. While LSU leads the country in scoring, averaging 55 points per game, Quarterback Joe Burrow says for the Tigers to put a bunch of points on the scoreboard tonight, they need to take advantage of their scoring opportunities….

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Kickoff is at 7 and the polls close at 8.

President Trump rallied Republicans to vote red last night in Lake Charles while Governor Edwards made his pitch for re-election. Matt Doyle was there…

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Polls close at 8 pm tonight.

If you’re voting today once you’ve cast your ballot, you’ll receive the newly designed I voted sticker which features Louisiana’s state bird the pelican. Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin says if voters have any issues, they should give the secretary of state’s office a call…

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Visit geaux-vote-dot-com for more information and a sample ballot as well.

The biggest game of the season has arrived for 5th ranked LSU Tigers as they host 7th ranked Florida Gators in an SEC Showdown. It’s so big ESPN GAME DAY is in town for the game. Quarterback Joe Burrow remembers losing to the Gators in the Swamp last year but knows to win this year they’ve got to battle a strong Florida defense.

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Kickoff is at 7pm

Last night President Trump held a rally in Lake Charles to fire up Republicans at the polls today.  But, much of the state’s attention will be fixated on the LSU/Florida game tonight. President Trump says don’t let that be an excuse that keeps you away from the polls…

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Yesterday incumbent democrat Governor Edwards touted his administration’s work helping the state recover from the Jindal years, and says he’ll continue building on that work if re-elected.

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Edwards faces Congressman Ralph Abraham and Businessman Eddie Rispone. If none of the candidates crack 50 percent of the vote, a run-off will be November 16th.

There are four constitutional amendments on the October 12th ballot. Jeff Palermo has more…

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Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin says voters should expect a speedy process and minor wait times on the way to the voting booth today…

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Polls close at 8pm

Both parties made their final pitches to voters last night ahead of today’s primary. Republicans rallied in Lake Charles with President Trump, who implored GOP voters to toss the red state’s blue Governor out in order to send a message to national Democrats.

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Attorney General Jeff Landry and Senators Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy opened the rally at a packed Sudduth Coliseum.

Governor Edwards countered Trump’s message, saying it’s not about red versus blue, it’s about continuing progress made over the last few years, together.

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Polls open at 7am.

In addition to the governor’s race and other elections, the October 12th ballot has four proposed constitutional amendments. Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana Policy Director Steve Procopio advises voters to do their homework before they enter the voting booth…

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The biggest game of the season has arrived for 5th ranked LSU as they host 7th ranked Florida in an SEC Showdown. Quarterback Joe Burrow remembers losing to the Gators in the Swamp last year and badly wants to beat Florida in Death Valley on a Saturday night

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LSU leads the country in scoring with an average of 55 points a game. Kickoff is at 7pm

Donald Trump supporters will head into (8:30, are inside) the Sudduth Coliseum tonight in Lake Charles to hear the President rally GOP voters to vote Republican in tomorrow’s election. This man explains why he will not vote to re-elect the governor

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Governor John Bel Edwards spoke with reporters in Lake Charles prior to the President’s arrival. Edwards says not only is the state’s economy growing, but personal income is up, more jobs are on the way and investments have been made to improve our roads…

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Polls open tomorrow for the October 12th election at 7 AM and will close at eight PM. There are four constitutional amendments on the ballot to go along with the statewide and local races. Public Affairs Research Council Policy Director Steve Procopio says Amendment One would create a property tax exemption for certain goods that go back and forth between rigs in the Gulf of Mexico…

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The biggest game of the season has arrived for 5th ranked LSU as they host 7th ranked Florida in an SEC Showdown. Quarterback Joe Burrow says Florida has the best defense they’ve faced this season…

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Governor John Bel Edwards spoke today in Lake Charles ahead of President Donald Trump’s scheduled rally at 7 PM. Trump tweeted earlier today that Edwards has done a poor job of cutting taxes and done nothing to reduce auto insurance rates. Edwards says Louisiana’s economy is strong and growing…

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A woman spending the afternoon outside of the Sudduth Coliseum where Trump will speak tonight believes the President’s visit will energize Republican voters

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Trump will encourage voters to vote for either Ralph Abraham or Eddie Rispone in tomorrow’s election in order to send the gubernatorial race into a runoff.

Election day is tomorrow with the gubernatorial race at the top of the ballot. Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin says there are a few things voters should know before they head to the polls…

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Ardoin says you can also look at a sample ballot at geauxvote.com. He expects an overall voter turnout of 45 percent. Once voters cast their ballots, they can expect a newly designed I voted sticker which features Louisiana’s state bird the pelican.

In addition to the governor’s race and other elections, the October 12th ballot has four proposed constitutional amendments. Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana Policy Director Steve Procopio advises voters to do their homework before they enter the voting booth…

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The polls open at 7 AM.

Election day is tomorrow with the gubernatorial race at the top of the ballot. Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin says voters should expect a speedy process and minor wait times on the way to the voting booth…

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In addition to the governor’s race and other elections, the October 12th ballot has four proposed constitutional amendments. The proposed constitutional amendment that has received the most attention is Amendment Four, which would give New Orleans the ability to create a residential property tax exemption for affordable housing units. Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana President Steve Procopio on why the measure must receive approval statewide…

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President Donald Trump will speak tonight in Lake Charles where he’ll urge Louisiana voters to vote Republican in tomorrow’s gubernatorial primary. Republican National Committee Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany says the Sudduth Coliseum will be packed with Trump supporters…

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The Louisiana Democratic Party says Trump’s visit brings hostile, national style politics to the state.

The President welcomes the East Bank All-Stars from River Ridge to the White House at 12:30 pm to congratulate them on winning the Little League World Series this past summer.

The team has already received a reception at the governor’s mansion and a parade was throw in their honor.

President Trump is headed to Lake Charles tonight to rally support for the two major Republicans in the governor’s race. Matt Doyle has more.

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The Iberville Parish Council chairman is calling on the resignation of councilwoman Courtney Lewis because she hasn’t shown up to a council meeting in nine months. Parish officials do not know where the 34-year-old is, so they are having a hard time getting that resignation letter. Lewis is still receiving her 16-hundred-dollar monthly paycheck.

Election day is tomorrow with the gubernatorial race at the top of the ballot. Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin says there are a few things voters should know before they head to the polls…

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Ardoin says you can also look at a sample ballot at geauxvote.com. He expects an overall voter turnout of 45 percent.

In addition to the governor’s race and other elections, the October 12th ballot has four proposed constitutional amendments. Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana President Steve Procopio advises voters to do their homework before they enter the voting booth…

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The Eastbank Little League team is in Washington DC today to visit the White House. Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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 President Trump is headed to Lake Charles tonight to rally support for the two major Republicans in the governor’s race. Matt Doyle has more.

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Saturday’s big matchup between the Gators and Tigers is expected to cause some traffic headaches. Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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The Eastbank Little League baseball team visits President Trump at the White House today. The team claimed a world championship victory in August and Head Coach Scott Frazier says it all started at a press conference with a suggestion that the team should get a trip to DC if they were victorious.

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The team is based in the suburbs of New Orleans and is the first team from the area to achieve the championship. Frazier credits House Republican Whip Steve Scalise for helping orchestrate the trip and says the meeting with President Trump will be very exclusive as the team will be in the Oval Office.

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Frazier says he hasn’t seen much of the team since learning of the trip to DC, but says the are an excitable group.

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Following the visit, the President will fly to Louisiana for a Gubernatorial Primary rally.

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A cold front is invading the state bringing with it a welcome reprieve from the heat for some, and an unfortunate reminder that fall has arrived for others.

State Climatologist Barry Keim says it’s a bit later than usual, but the state is about to experience some of it’s first light jacket weather of the season today.

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Temperatures across the southern portion of the state will remain in the 80s today as the cold front works it’s way down from the north.

By tomorrow the cold will set in with temperatures in the 40s in north Louisiana, 50s in the central portions, and 60s along the coast. Kiem says prepare for some swingy temperatures if you’re heading to the LSU/Florida game.

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Keim says the cold weather will be joined by some cold rains, but it shouldn’t be anything bad enough to cancel any of your plans.

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President Trump is set to rally Republicans to vote for either Eddie Rispone or Ralph Abraham tonight in Lake Charles starting at 7 PM.

Republican National Committee Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany says the President is excited to be in Louisiana. She says it’s a pro-Trump state that needs Republican leadership at the highest level.

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Earlier this week President Trump tweeted about the race, calling Governor Edwards a Pelosi Democrat, who would never be “for us”.

But Louisiana Democratic Party Chairman Stephen Handwerk says President Trump’s visit shows just how worried Republicans are that they won’t be able to unseat the widely popular Governor.

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Edwards is polling between 43 and 48 percent in recent independent polls, just shy of the 50 percent plus one vote needed to win outright.

McEnany says expect the President to pack out the Sudduth Coliseum with supporters eager to hear his thoughts on the election 12 hours before the polls open.

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President Trump’s approval is in the mid to low 50s in Louisiana according to recent polls.

Handwerk says Trump’s visit just brings hostile, national style politics to a state that is learning to work together under Edwards’ leadership.

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Thousands are descending upon Baton Rouge for the Top Ten showdown between the Tigers and the Florida Gators. Senior Associate Athletic Director Robert Munson says give yourself extra time to get where you need to go.

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College Game Day will also be broadcasting ahead of the game. Munson says there are plenty of free parking lots around the stadium and says it is important to pick you closest to where you are heading after the game.

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Munson after a few games to work out the kinks of first year beer sales, this matchup, with an expected 100,000+ in attendance, will be a big test.

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Munson says you can go to LSUsports.net/gameday for a list of resources to surviving Saturday.

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5th ranked LSU looks to stay undefeated when they host 7th ranked Florida on Saturday night. The Gators are also undefeated allowing just 10 points a game. Tiger Rag Editor James Moran says Florida’s defense, led by Todd Grantham, has 26 sacks, and protecting LSU quarterback Joe Burrow will be a big key

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Moran says LSU also wants to pressure the quarterback…

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Two good wide receivers will be involved in Sunday’s Saints-Jaguars game in Jacksonville. Former LSU star and Jags wide out DJ Chark ranks fifth in the NFL in receiving yards with 465 yards and he’s averaging 18 yards a catch. Saints Coach Sean Payton says Chark has a connection with Jacksonville’s rookie quarterback Gardner Minshew

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Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas leads the NFL in catches and receiving yards. He continues to get better, even after signing a big contract in the summer. Payton says Thomas is so competitive, money was not going to change his preparation…

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There were sparks during the final televised gubernatorial primary debate as the candidates tried to make a statement before voters cast their ballot on Saturday. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says nothing occurred that changes the dynamics of the race

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President Donald Trump will be in Lake Charles tomorrow night to rally Louisiana voters to vote for one of the two main Republican candidates.

For the second consecutive year, Louisiana ranks number two in the nation for infrastructure investment, according to Site Selection Magazine. Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson says strengthening wetlands, swamp and estuaries buffers communities and industries against storm surge.

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Pierson says the state invested nearly 40 billion dollars in infrastructure in 2019.

The first question asked at last night’s debate was about the hiring and firing of former Governor Edwards’ Deputy Chief of Staff Johnny Anderson, and his sexual harassment scandal. Former Edwards employee Juanita Washington accused Anderson of sexual harassment and assault while working under him in the administration, and Edwards says he was forced to resign less than six hours after the incident was reported. Edwards says the office has a zero-tolerance policy for harassment, and the incident inspired a series of sexual harassment reforms in state offices.

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Washington is now suing the Governor over the incident.

A CDC report shows that Louisiana dropped in the rankings for new cases of gonorrhea and early-stage syphilis. Assistant Secretary for the state Office of Public Health Dr. Alex Billioux says Medicaid expansion has been effective in the decline.

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