A police practices expert agency, the Bowman Group, has helped State Police make several policy changes to make sure interactions with the public are safe and do no lead to unnecessary force. The FBI has investigated several cases of troopers’ beating black men during traffic stops. Ashley Burns from the Bowman Group says one of the new policies allows an easy way for the public to report a case of excessive force
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The US House is scheduled to convene at 11 AM central time. Are the votes there to elect Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise as the next Speaker of the House? Some Conservatives who still not ready to support Scalise. Scalise believes he should be the next speaker and is telling colleagues it’s time to get back to work…
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At least 22 Americans are among those killed in the attacks on Israel. Barry Weinstein, Rabbi for Temple Sinai in Lake Charles has family living in Israel…
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Former Louisiana Insurance Commissioner and Secretary of State Jim Brown was in Israel before the attack on a personal religious journey, but had a premonition to come home early.

A school specifically designed to help young autistic students learn will begin taking applications next month after receiving approval from the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. The school is called Academy of Collaborative Education and will serve K-through-5th graders. Maddie Cannon is a co-founder of ACE and a parent of an autistic child…
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The school is scheduled to begin classes next July.

State Police says the reforms its implementing as a result of the Ronald Greene case are transformational. LSP attempted to cover-up details of Greene’s death, who was beaten by troopers before he died. Colonel Lamar Davis says body camera video policies were among the first changes…
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State Police hired the Bowman Group consulting firm to help them identify policies and procedures that needed to be changed.

Louisianans with a strong connection to Israel are deeply concerned by the attack by Hamas militants that’s resulted in more than 12-hundred deaths. Barry Weinstein, Rabbi for Temple Sinai in Lake Charles says the enemies of Israel do not recognize the United Nations 1948 resolution creating the two states of Israel and Palestine…
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Louisiana’s average ACT score has increased for the first time since 2016. According to ACT data, Louisiana’s class of 2023 had an average composite score of 18.2, a slight increase from the previous class. Louisiana is one of nine states that saw an increase in average composite scores.

A new public charter school, The Academy of Collaborative Education, that will serve kindergarten through fifth-grade autistic students has been approved by BESE. Teiko Foxx has more
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The Louisiana State Police announces the state agency has undergone numerous top to bottom changes after the department came under fire for several excessive force incidents involving black men. The Bowman Group was hired to help identify changes and Ashley Burns says that includes use of force policies…
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Officers also have to carry less than lethal weapons.

Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise has received the House GOP’s nomination to be Speaker of the House, but a vote on the House floor to elect Scalise as the Speaker remains on hold. The Jefferson Republican does not have the 217 votes needed to win the Speakership…
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The House is scheduled to convene again at 11 AM this morning central time. He needs a near

The attacks on Israel has Americans deeply concerned. Colleen Crain has more…
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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.

A vote from the full House is still needed but Louisiana’s 1^st Congressional District Representative, Steve Scalise has received the House GOP nomination to be the next Speaker of the U-S House of Representatives. UNO Political Science Professor Ed Chervenak says If Scalise is elected, he’ll be the first House Speaker ever from Louisiana and this is a big deal for the Bayou State…

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Good news at the gas pump! The Average Price per gallon has come down 10 cents per gallon since last week in Louisiana. That’s more than expected according to Don Redman with Triple A.

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Louisiana Taxpayers are paying more than $91 million a year on litter abatement.

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Tonight’s Powerball drawing is the 36^th consecutive drawing that has rolled over since July 19 without a big winner. The odds of winning the Powerball is 1 in 292 million. Lottery Spokesperson Dustin Annison says there have been 17 Powerball grand prize winners from Louisiana….

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A vote from the full house is still needed but Louisiana’s Steve Scalise has received the House GOP nomination to be the next Speaker of the U-S House of Representatives. UNO Political Science Professor Ed Chervenak says Scalise has been eyeing this position for several years…

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If Scalise is elected, he’ll be the first House Speaker ever from Louisiana.

According The 2023 Louisiana Litter Study, 92 percent of Louisianans believe litter is a problem. To help tackle the ongoing litter issue, Keep Louisiana Beautiful Director Susan Russell urges residents to get involved.

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The full report can be found at KeepLouisianaBeatiful.org.

If you haven’t filled up this week, you’re in for a pleasant surprise. Louisiana’s average gas price is down 10 cents per gallon since just last week. According to Don Redman of Triple A, it’s all about supply and demand…

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Redman says under normal circumstances prices could drop to a statewide average of $3.10 per gallon but be prepared because Energy prices are driven by the news of the day…

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The Powerball drawing is tonight with the second largest jackpot ever! Your odds of winning, 1 in 292 million. Louisiana Lottery Spokesperson Dustin Annison says don’t toss your ticket in the trash too quickly if you don’t hit all six numbers…

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Louisiana’s Steve Scalise has received the House GOP nomination to be the next Speaker of the U-S House of Representatives. The 58-year-old from Jefferson Parish has represented Louisiana’s First Congressional District since 2008 . UNO Political Science Professor Ed Chervenak says Scalise has been eyeing this position for several years…

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A vote from the full House is still needed, which could take place mid-afternoon. If Scalise is elected, he’ll be the first House Speaker ever from Louisiana.

The Powerball drawing is tonight with the second largest jackpot ever! Your odds of winning, 1 in 292 million. Louisiana Lottery Spokesperson Dustin Annison says don’t toss your ticket in the trash too quickly if you don’t hit all six numbers. He said there are multiple ways to win.

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The 2023 Louisiana Litter Study reveals Louisiana taxpayers are paying more than $91 million annually on litter abatement. According to Keep Louisiana Beautiful Director Susan Russell 74 percent of all littering across the Bayou State takes place at outdoor events.

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Prices and inflation seem to be up everywhere but prices at the pump have come down. Louisiana’s average price per gallon is 10 cents cheaper than just a week ago and 20 cents cheaper than last year. Don Redman of Triple A says it’s all about supply and demand…

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According to Redman, under normal circumstances prices could drop to a statewide average of $3.10 per gallon or even $3.00 per gallon but be prepared to budget more because of the events happening in the Middle East.

Breaking news… House Republicans have nominated Steve Scalise of Jefferson Parish to be the next speaker of the U-S House. Scalise won the House GOP speakership nomination, beating out Jim Jordan of Ohio. To make it official, the entire U-S House will need to vote, which will take place this afternoon on the House floor.

Constitutional amendment three on Saturday’s ballot asks voters if they want to require state lawmakers to use 25 percent of any state surplus to pay retirement debt for the four state retirement systems. Mandeville Representative Richard Nelson authored the amendment and says the state spends over a billion dollars every year just in interest on this debt…
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Currently, lawmakers must use at least 10 percent of any state budget surplus to pay down a portion of the retirement debt.

The 2023 Louisiana Litter Study reveals taxpayers are paying more than $91 million annually on litter abatement, a 65 percent increase since 2010. Keep Louisiana Beautiful Director Susan Russell says unfortunately most of that money is going towards cleaning up the state instead of getting residents to stop trashing it
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Prevention and education account for only 10 percent of the overall cost.

The second-largest lottery jackpot ever has its drawing tonight as the Powerball jackpot is an estimated 1.73 billion dollars. The odds of winning are one in 292-million and Louisiana Lottery spokesperson Dustin Annison says there have been 17 Powerball grand prize winners in Louisiana’s history….
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Members of Congress are scheduled to choose a new Speaker of the House today and former president Trump has endorsed Ohio Representative Jim Jordon. Louisiana’s Steve Scalise is the other contender but Of the Louisiana house members, only Julia Letlow has voiced support for Scalise. With little backing from Scalise’s own state, LSU Political Science Professor Dr. Robert Hogan says it’s indicative of a deep division within the Republican party.

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And Hogan says, many Republican congressional members are fearful Trump’s endorsement of Jordan, could be used against them among voters if they support Scalise instead.

Gas prices are still over $3 a gallon but perhaps they’re headed in the right direction. Regular grade is down almost 2 cents a gallon compared to a month ago. The Current average price for a gallon of regular gasoline is $3.19.

Finally a little rain for South Louisiana that’s Thanks to a disturbance in the Gulf. Brooke Thorington has more.

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Small business and optimism nationwide dropped in September and National Federation of Independent Business State Director Dawn McVea says sales growth has slowed, and owners have limited options for relief.

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Louisiana State Police is holding a press conference today at One PM to announce what they call are agency-wide transformational reform initiatives. L-S-P hired consultants last year after they were accused of hiding information about the fatal arrest of Ronald Greene in 2019. Greene was beaten by troopers. LSP originally told his family he died as a result of injuries sustained in a car crash.

Inflation remains the top problem for small business owners nationwide. Teiko Foxx has more…
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Saturday is election day and there are four constitutional amendments on the ballot. The Council for a Better Louisiana supports Amendment three which would require state lawmakers to use 25-percent of state surplus funds to pay down retirement debt. The author of the amendment is Mandeville Representative Richard Nelson, who says the goal is to pay down debt, to have more money in the future…
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Thousands will buy Powerball tickets today in the hopes of winning tonight’s 1.73 billion dollar jackpot. Louisiana Lottery Spokesperson Dustin Annison says tonight’s drawing is the second-largest jackpot in the game’s history and it follows another billion-dollar jackpot in July….
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Tickets can be purchases up until 9 PM tonight.