Almost 32-percent of all ballots cast in the first two days of early voting were cast by Black voters, and that high proportion could bode well for the Democrats. John Couvillon with JMC Analytics and Polling says about 30-percent of all ballots will be cast during early voting, and he does not expect the Election Day returns to yield much of a change from the early voting returns.

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If you have kids, you know how expensive they can be. That’s why according to a poll from the First Five Years Fund, more than a quarter of Louisianans say they’re delaying starting a family. The group’s executive director, Sarah Ritting, says the poll shows that more than four out of every five say finding affordable child care is a crisis or a major problem.

Cut 3 (07) “…families want options.”

After deputies used pepper balls to break up unruly crowds at LSU’s home game against Mississippi State, the university announced it will be stepping up safety measures for the Tigers’ next home game against Alabama. LSU Chief Communications Officer Meg Casper Sunstrom says there will be increased security presence, and large-scale gatherings are prohibited.

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Sunstrom says the university will also emphasize pedestrian safety. Pedestrian routes and vehicle restrictions will be evaluated on campus, and she says extra safety provisions are being made to areas like Nicholson Drive, where a couple was killed after being struck by a vehicle Saturday night.

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A Louisiana pollster says after two days of early voting, there’s been a strong turnout of Black voters. Andrew Greenstein has more…

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Early voting continues through Tuesday, except for Sunday. Polls are open from 8:30 AM to 6 PM. Remember there are ten constitutional amendments on the ballot. If you need a non-partisan explanation of the amendments, the Public Affairs Research Council provides that at par-louisiana-dot-org.

Many people saw the video, multiple fights breaking out on the LSU campus two hours after the Tigers defeated Mississippi State for homecoming. Authorities had to deploy pepper balls to break up the crowd. Today, LSU announced it’s taking several steps to improve campus safety on game day. LSU spokesperson Meg Casper Sunstrom says in the future they are going to stop the large-scale unauthorized events with DJ and Live Bands…

Cut 10 (10) “…really enjoy”

The brawls broke out near the Pentagon and Greek Theater on LSU’s campus.

Disappointing start to the season for the Pelicans as they opened the 2026-27 campaign with a 123 to 120 loss to the Indiana Pacers last night. Zion Williamson had 22 points. He believes the team is making progress, but there’s still a long way to go…

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More than a quarter of Louisianans say they plan on delaying starting a family due to the high cost of child care. That’s according to a survey by the First Five Years Fund. The group’s executive director, Sarah Ritting, says this problem will require a multi-faceted solution – one component of which is tax credits so that working parents can keep more of their income that they can use for child care.

Cut 5 (11) “…into their pockets.”

Through the first two days of early voting, almost 32-percent of all ballots have been cast by Black voters. That’s a much larger percentage than in recent high-profile non-Presidential elections. John Couvillon with JMC Analytics and Polling says this may be the result of lingering anger over the last-minute redistricting that eliminated one of the two majority-Black congressional districts.

Cut 7 (13) “…redrew the districts.”

LSU President Wade Rousse announced increased safety measures for LSU’s next home football game. Kace Kieschnick reports.

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The suspect in the disappearance of two Baton Rouge-area women has had his bond revoked. Late last month, Thomas Morris was charged with possessing stolen property after investigators found a water company’s excavator on an acquaintance’s property. Morris had worked for the Baton Rouge Water Company; he is now being held without bond.

Through two days of early voting, almost 176-thousand voters have cast ballots, and the turnout among Black voters is at 32-percent. John Couvillon of JMC Analytics and Polling says the strong Black voter turnout may be the result of lingering anger over the last-minute redistricting that eliminated one of the two majority-Black congressional districts.

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A new poll from First Five Years Fund finds that 81-percent of voters say the ability of working parents to find and afford child care is either a crisis or a major problem. Executive Director of the First Year’s Fund, Sarah Ritting, says tax credits can be part of the solution…

Cut 5 (11) “….into their pockets”

LSU President Wade Rousse announced increased safety measures for LSU’s next home football game. Kace Kieschnick reports.

Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

Today is Doctor Jim Henderson’s last day as Louisiana Tech’s president. The University of Louisiana System has named Doctor Dickie Crawford as Acting President. The former Bulldog basketball player currently serve as Louisiana Tech’s Senior Vice President for Student advancement and Chief Operating Officer.

Through the first two days of early voting, almost 176-thousand voters have cast ballots; and of those, almost 56-thousand of them are Black. That Black turnout amounts to almost 32-percent of the total turnout thus far; and John Couvillon of JMC Analytics and Polling says while that lines up with the Black population of Louisiana as a whole, that represents a considerably higher Black turnout compared to other recent high-profile non-Presidential elections.

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A poll from the First Five Years Fund shows that more than a quarter of Louisianans say they’re delaying starting a family due to the high costs of child care. The group’s executive director, Sarah Ritting, says this is an issue that crosses ideological lines.

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Real Reform Louisiana says a recent report shows that home and auto insurers raked in massive profits in 2025. Jeff Palermo has the story.

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Since LSU football fans apparently can’t behave themselves, they can now expect enhanced security patrols on game days. This comes after several fights broke out at gathering places last Saturday afternoon following LSU’s shutout win over Mississippi State.

Jamie Davis outlines his priorities should he be elected Louisiana’s next U.S. Senator. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Davis’s opponent, Republican Julia Letlow, has her plan posted on her U-S Senate campaign website. At the top of the list is secure the border and deport criminal undocumented immigrants. Letlow says she also wants to lower costs and make life affordable again.

If you have kids, you know how expensive they can be. That’s why according to a poll from the First Five Years Fund, more than a quarter of Louisianans say they’re delaying starting a family. The group’s executive director, Sarah Ritting, says the poll shows that more than four out of every five say finding affordable child care is a crisis or a major problem.

Cut 3 (07) “…families want options.”

Ritting says this problem will require a multi-faceted solution – one component of which is tax credits so that working parents can keep more of their income that they can use for child care.

Disappointing start to the season for the Pelicans as they opened the 2026-27 campaign with a 123 to 120 loss to the Indiana Pacers. Zion Williamson had 22 points. He believes the team is making progress, but there’s still a long way to go…

Cut 12 (09) “…or three years”

Twelve days from today is election day and early voting is also ongoing in Louisiana. In the U-S Senate Race, Democratic candidate Jamie Davis says one of his priorities if elected as the next U-S Senator is to keep lawmakers off Wall Street…

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Davis’s opponent, Republican Julia Letlow, has 15 issues listed on her campaign website that she she’ll fight for. Number one is secure the border and number two is lower costs and make life affordable again.

Real Reform Louisiana Executive Director Ben Riggs says a recent report found that the property and casualty insurance industry reported 150-billion dollars in profits in 2025 and insurance executives are cashing in on massive bonuses…

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The Louisiana Insurance Department points out that insurance is high in Louisiana because home and auto insurers have historically had significantly higher losses in Louisiana compared to the national average.

A new study has found that the number of deep-water creatures in the Gulf dropped about 60-percent in the years following the 2010 B-P Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, and populations have still not recovered. Nova Southeastern University biological oceanographer Tracey Sutton was the lead author of the study and says these animals in the “twilight zone” above the seafloor are a critical food source in the ocean ecosystem.

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Sutton says deep-water predators like the dragon fish have suffered severe population losses because of this.

A new report finds that there are four-billion dollars of repairs and maintenance that needs to be done on Louisiana’s college campus.

LSU released a statement that says they plan to step up crowd control after a fight broke out near the Greek Theater following last Saturday’s homecoming win over Mississippi State.  Video of the fight has gone viral.

According to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, the property and casualty insurance industry reported 150-billion dollars in profits in 2025. Real Reform Louisiana Executive Director Ben Riggs is urging state lawmakers to take action. Riggs wants insurers to justify rate increases to regulators before they take effect…

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The Louisiana Department of Insurance says national profit figures do not reflect the realities of Louisiana’s insurance market.

Early voting continues across Louisiana, and Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Jamie Davis says he would push for a nationwide ban on nondisclosure agreements for elected officials if elected. Davis says the agreements can keep the public in the dark…

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Democrats have criticized nondisclosure agreements signed by elected officials, including Republican Senate candidate Julia Letlow, involving the Meta project in northeast Louisiana.

A new study finds deep-sea animal populations in the Gulf of Mexico declined by about 60 percent in the years following the 2010 BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill, and have yet to recover. Researchers say the lost marine life provides a critical food source for the ocean ecosystem. Nova Southeastern University biological oceanographer Tracey Sutton says chemical dispersants used to clean up the spill worsened the damage to deep-sea life, beyond what scientists initially understood…

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The Pelicans let a victory slip away last night in the season opener last night, blowing an eight-point lead early in the fourth quarter and falling to Indiana, 123-to-120. Dejounte Murray led New Orleans with 23 points…

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The Pelicans visit Utah on Friday.

With early voting in full swing, the candidates for U.S. Senate are doing their best to get their messages out to voters.  Democratic nominee Jamie Davis says his priorities are keeping lawmakers off Wall Street, a ban on non-disclosure agreements for elected officials, and making the immigration process shorter and less expensive…

Cut 9 (12)  “…in our country.”

A new study finds the 60 percent drop in the number of sea creatures the Gulf saw after the 2010 Deep Water Horizon Spill, is still a big problem in some areas. Nova Southeastern University biological oceanographer Tracey Sutton says coastal fishes have rebounded much better than those in the open ocean.

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After an offseason of eligibility controversy and mystery, Will Wade’s LSU basketball roster was finalized at 14 players. Kace Kieschnick has more.

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Former LSU Star Angel Reese had another double-double last night, 21 points and 12 rebounds as Atlanta defeated Golden State 97 to 71. The Dream lead the WNBA finals two games to one.

Jamie Davis outlines his priorities should he be elected Louisiana’s next U.S. Senator. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Renowned restaurant Dakar NOLA  has added a MICHELIN star to its name. The restaurant, which is known for its blending of Senegalese and New Orleans flavors, was one of three southern restaurants to be awarded one MICHELIN star during a ceremony in Nashville yesterday.   Dakar NOLA joins Emeril’s, Saint Germain, and Zasu on New Orleans list of MICHELIN-starred restaurants.

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According to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, the property and casualty insurance industry reported 150-billion dollars in profits in 2025. Real Reform Louisiana Executive Director Ben Riggs says insurance companies make money not only from premiums, but also by investing those dollars, earning underwriting income and delaying claims…

Cut 4 (10) “…delayed claim.”

It was a back-and-forth game; but ultimately, the Pelicans fell short in Jamahl Mosley’s debut as the team’s head coach, losing to the Indiana Pacers last night, 123-120. While the Pelicans showed signs of brilliance, outscoring Indiana 35-18 in the second quarter, being outscored 37-28 in the fourth ultimately did them in. Mosley says the fourth quarter exposed the team’s weaknesses.

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