No major surprises on election night in Louisiana as U-S Senator John Kennedy won re-election to a second term without the need for a run-off. Twelve people signed up to challenge Kennedy, but he still received over 60-percent of the vote. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says his Democratic challengers lacked funding…:
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Democrat and Baton Rouge activist Gary Chambers finished second in the race, receiving about 17-percent of the vote and Democrat Luke Mixon got 12-percent.

Incumbent Republican Congresswoman Julia Letlow has won re-election to a 2nd term in office. Letlow took an early and broad lead Tuesday night and her four challengers – two fellow Republicans and two Democrats – never drew close. Letlow says she is thrilled to go back to D.C. in 2023 as part of a GOP House majority…:
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All incumbent members of Louisiana’s congressional delegation swept to re-election victories. Republican Congressman Steve Scalise of Metairie received 73 percent of the vote, Congressman Garret Graves of District 6 was supported by 81 percent of voters, and also keeping his seat is Congressman Clay Higgins in the 3rd district.

An attorney for nearly 200 nursing home patients who were housed in a hot filthy, warehouse during Hurricane Ida says a judge’s decision to settle a class action lawsuit is extremely unfair. Before Ida hit, nursing home owner Bob Dean moved more than 800 elderly and frail people from his nursing homes into the warehouse in Tangipahoa Parish. Attorney Morris Bart adamantly opposes the settlement…:
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One of Dean’s attorneys says his client has lost everything and suffers dementia and bipolar disorder.

Baton Rouge Police announced late Friday a total of 11 people came forward with injuries sustained in a shooting at a frat party near Southern University’s campus early Friday, and 2 arrests have been made for charges on accessory after the fact. Sources say the person or persons responsible for the shooting itself remain at large. It was a Homecoming party and we spoke with a student who was there…:
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All of the victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Anyone with information on this incident is urged to contact Crimestoppers.

Attorney General Jeff Landry and others announced Friday a partnership with the National Child ID Program to provide child ID kits to Louisiana elementary students. He says every 40 seconds a child goes missing in the United States..:
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The kits will be delivered by each parish sheriff’s office.

50 nurse positions are coming to the Department of Children and Family Services, for infants that were exposed to drugs while the mom was pregnant…:
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The Lafayette Police Department now has its first ever female police chief. Captain Judith Estorge has been with LPD since 1993 and will take over the chief’s position on November 1st. The Department has had five chiefs of police since January 2020.

The Baton Rouge Police Department says a total of 11 people were injured in the shooting near Southern University’s campus early Friday morning, and 2 arrests have been made. BRPD Chief Deputy Myron Daniels said in a news conference late Friday they booked 28 year old Daryl Stansberry and 24 year old Miles Moss in connection with the incident…:
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The shooting happened at a Homecoming Party at a frat house off campus, and sources say the actual gunman remains at large.

As gas demand remains low, the price at the pump keeps dropping ever so slightly. AAA says the current statewide average for a gallon of regular is $3.35, down a penny from the prior day and 5 cents lower than a week ago.

In a decision Friday, the State Supreme Court refused to allow the ban on non-unanimous jury verdicts be retroactive. But Loyola Law Professor Dan Ciolino says there is still hope for the 1500 inmates impacted by the ruling to get a new trial. He says the legislature could change the law for one, and…
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The Department of Children and Family Services says they plan to hire 50 nurses to help make home visits to families whose babies were exposed to drugs while the mother was pregnant. The plan comes amid a continued opioid epidemic and several investigations into abuse and neglect in Louisiana. DCFS Secretary Marketa Garner Walters the status of a nurse makes a difference when talking to moms…:
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There are now two people under arrest in a shooting that injured 11 people at a frat house near Southern University early Friday morning, but Baton Rouge Police say they are still looking for the shooter or shooters. The two men arrested were booked with accessory after the fact. BRPD Chief Deputy Myron Daniels says they believe this shooting was an isolated incident and there is no ongoing threat…:
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It’s Homecoming week at Southern and there have been several parties, but the University issued a statement after the shooting saying this gathering was not a school sponsored event and it did not happen on campus.

The Lafayette Police Department has a new chief who becomes the first female to ever hold the position. Mayor-President Josh Guillory announced Friday Captain Judith Estorge, who has worked at the Lafayette Police Department since 1993, brings all of the qualities necessary to lead the LPD as their next Chief.

The ban on nonunanimous jury verdicts won’t be applied retroactively under a decision Friday by the Louisiana Supreme Court. Loyola Law Professor Dane Ciolino…:
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In the ruling the judges noted the Legislature may determine whether more people should get post-conviction relief.

A gun buyback program begins at noon today in Jeanerette. Organizer Felton Hogan says they’ll pay up to $300 depending on the gun and this is a no questions asked program…:
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The event is being held at Jeanerette’s King Joseph Recreational Center.

We’re a year away from the Louisiana gubernatorial primary. What can we expect? We know AG Jeff Landry has declared, and other unofficial names are Treasurer John Schroder and Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser. LaPolitics.com Publisher Jeremy Alford says southwest Louisiana lawyer Hunter Lundy, an Independent has also declared…:
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Alford says Congressional candidates may emerge once they see how the November mid-term elections shake out.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited an Opelousas man for alleged illegal possession and release of exotic and invasive apple snails into a community pond. LDWF spokesperson Adam Einck says they have no idea why 73-year-old Peter Son Nguyen (WIN) would do such a thing…:
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Beginning next week, the Louisiana Department of Health will cease to give daily COVID numbers and move to weekly updates. Brooke Thorington explains..:
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LSU Heisman Trophy winning quarterback Joe Burrow returns to the Superdome Sunday as his Cincinnati Bengals visit the New Orleans Saints. Last time in the Dome, Burrow threw for 463 yards and five touchdowns in LSU’s win over Clemson to complete a perfect 15-0 season and a national title. Though many LSU fans will likely be in the Dome Sunday, The Who Dat Nation is being reminded to cheer for the Saints.

With more than 95% of Louisianans either vaccinated, have contracted the virus or both, the state Department of Health has decided to update Covid numbers on its website weekly instead of daily starting Wednesday. State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter says Covid is still out there, but hospitalizations are very low…:
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Today marks one year until the 2023 Louisiana gubernatorial primary election, and a field of candidates has already begun to take shape. “LAPolitics.com” publisher Jeremy Alford says it’s possible some of Louisiana’s congressional delegates may seriously consider entering the race, once they see how the November mid-term elections shake out…:
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AG Jeff Landry has declared, and Alford says he’s tracking about 13 names.

Two Baton Rouge teens are under arrest in an alleged murder plot that left a woman dead. East Baton Rouge Sherriff’s spokesperson Casey Hicks says the suspected shooter, a 16-year-old boy, told deputies he was asked to commit the crime by a friend of his…:
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The male was booked for second degree murder and the girl, reportedly the victim’s daughter, was booked as principal to second-degree murder.

Mardi Gras Parades in New Orleans next year will remain on the same shortened routes they used in 2022. The announcement came at a meeting of the Mayor’s Mardi Gras Advisory Council last night. They cited a shrinking NOPD force as the reason for keeping the routes shorter in 2022, and since then they’ve continued to lose police officers.

Today marks one year until the 2023 Louisiana gubernatorial primary election. Kevin Gallagher looks at who is in and who may be…:
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A recent report by America’s Health Rankings says Louisiana is the least healthy state in the nation for women and children. Not only that, but the report also shows Louisiana falls into the bottom five in crucial indicators of over health such as social and economic factors, physical environment and health outcomes.

A Baton Rouge teenage girl allegedly had her mother killed in a murder plot. East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s spokesperson Casey Hicks says the suspected shooter – a 16-year-old boy – was not far from the scene of the crime, and he cracked quickly under questioning…:
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The victim is identified as 33-year-old Markeshia Stone. Both teens were booked into the East Baton Rouge Juvenile Detention Center.

An Opelousas man has been cited by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries for allegedly releasing apple snails into a neighborhood pond. LWDF spokesperson Adam Einck says apple nails are a highly invasive species:
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73-year-old Peter Son Nguyen (WIN) was cited for illegal release of game, fowl, or fish, and possessing an exotic species.