The 2022 Hurricane season ends today with 7 fewer storms than predicted. Whitney Thomas Reports.
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There’s tornado damage in Caldwell Parish as several homes were destroyed yesterday. Sheriff Clay Bennett says two people were injured.

The St. Tammany Parish Coroner’s Office has identified one of the two people killed on money severely burned in a double homicide, 71-year-old Otis Young a retired priest from St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Covington.

Governor John Bel Edwards has endorsed state senator Greg Tarver in the December 10th Shreveport mayoral election. While his Republican opponent Tom Arceneaux has the endorsement of the current mayor and two previous ones. LSU-Shreveport Political Science Professor Jeff Sadow says all three have a negative history with Tarver…
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There are three constitutional amendments that will appear on everyone’s ballot in Louisiana. Public Affairs Research Council President Steven Procopio says amendments two and three would require the Louisiana Senate to confirm the governor’s appointees to the State Civil Service Commission and State Police commission…
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For analysis on Constitutional Amendments go to par-louisiana-dot-org.

Governor John Bel Edwards endorses Democrat state Senator and Shreveport Mayoral candidate Greg Tarver to be that city’s next leader. Edwards is backing Tarver over Republican runoff challenger Tom Arceneaux. Political analyst (and Shreveport area native) Roy Fletcher says the endorsement was expected, but nevertheless good for Tarver…:
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But the current mayor Adrian Perkins and two former mayors have endorsed Arcenaux.

The 2022 hurricane season ends today, unless a storm forms in December which is rare, the season produced 14 named storms. Florida was hit by two hurricanes but State Climatologist Barry Keim says Louisiana was spared…
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The Louisiana Chemical Association says a potential nationwide rail strike next month would have dire consequences for their industry. L-C-A President Greg Bowser says if trains are not transporting chemicals like chlorine, it would have serious repercussions…
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Bowser says chemicals are also needed for crop and food protection, electricity generation and automobile production. Rail workers are seeking higher pay and more pay time off.

Early voting continues for the December 10th election and there are three constitutional amendments on the ballot after there were eight on the November ballot. Public Affairs Research Council President Steven Procopio says the three amendments were placed on the December ballot over concerns the November ballot was getting too long…
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To get non-partisan analysis of the amendments go to PAR-Louisiana-dot-org.

The severe weather threat has moved out of Louisiana but the National Weather Service says a tornado damaged several homes in Caldwell Parish. Sheriff Clay Bennett says two people were injured. The N-W-S says they’ve received reports of damage along Highway 126 near the town of Clarks.

Endorsements are made in the December 10th Shreveport Mayoral runoff election, and some come as a bit of a surprise. Kevin Gallagher reports…:
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The Louisiana Chemical Association says a potential railroad worker strike would have dire consequences to their industry as the flow of essential chemicals would come to a halt, including chemicals for crop and food protection. Louisiana Chemical Association President Greg Bowser…
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A rail strike could happen as early as next Friday. The U-S House is scheduled to vote today on legislation to block the rail strike, despite objections from labor leaders.

The December 10th ballot has three constitutional amendments for voters to vote on. Public Affairs Research Council President Stephen Procopio says a vote for it would ban people who are not U-S citizens from voting in Louisiana elections. Procopio says it’s already against federal and state law that U-S citizens can not vote…
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The 2022 hurricane season ends today and although 21 named storms were predicted by NOAA only 14 came to fruition, and eight were hurricanes. State Climatologist Berry Keim says in July and August Saharan dust from Africa stabilized the Atlantic atmosphere.
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14 named storms is considered an average hurricane season.

Governor Edwards has endorsed state senator Greg Tarver in the Shreveport mayoral race. Tarver a black Democrat is facing white a Republican in the race, Tom Arceneaux. Political consultant Roy Fletcher says Shreveport is a majority black, majority democrat city, so Edwards endorsement is probably unnecessary…
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There are three amendments on the December 10th ballot, Brooke Thorington has the breakdown from the Public Affairs Research Council.
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Tornado damage reported in Caldwell Parish. Officials say two people were injured.

A Livingston Parish woman has been arrested and charged with 20 counts related to allegedly placing recording devices at her special needs child’s public school. 39-yaer-old Amanda Carter has been booked and released on bond. Livingston Sheriff Jason Ard says several devices were found at the school over the course of the semester. The investigation is ongoing.

Two young girls and their dog were found safe after a massive search effort in St. Tammany Parish Monday night. Sheriff Randy Smith says the girls – ages 4 and 7, were discovered by a search and rescue K-9 around ten after they were missing for approximately five hours. He says both were in good spirits.

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Smith says the girls got lost deep in the woods behind their home and their dog never left their side.

A new poll among Louisiana Republicans shows former President Donald Trump still has strong support here, compared to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Edgewater Research pollster Ed Chervenak…

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The poll asked who Republicans their choice for president in 2024. Chervenak says he considers DeSantis’s numbers show some erosion of support for Trump, considering the Florida governor’s lower name recognition.

Senator Bill Cassidy is among a group of Republicans who’ve criticized former President Donald Trump for having dinner with Kanye West who’s faced backlash for his anti-Semitic remarks. Cassidy’s tweet said hosting racist anti-Semites for dinner encourages other racist anti-Semites.

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Cassidy’s tweet also said entertaining such persons is not reflective of the Republican party.

A new statewide poll finds a majority of Louisiana Republicans support former President Donald Trump over Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Trump has already announced his presidential candidacy and political pundits expect DeSantis to be Trump’s main competition. Edgewater Research pollster Ed Chervenak says 56% said they want Trump in ’24, while 36% said Desantis. He says it’s still a bit of good news for DeSantis…:

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The survey polled nearly 500 Louisiana GOP voters. 8-percent were undecided on a GOP nominee.

A Livingston Parish woman has been arrested and charged with 20 counts related to allegedly placing electronic recorders in her child’s public school. 39-yeaer-old Amanda Carter has been booked and released on bond. Livingston Sheriff Jason Ard says several such devices were found at the school over the course of the semester. Details are scarce at this time, and the investigation in ongoing.

It was a very happy ending Monday night in St Tammany Parish, where two missing girls and their dog were found safe after a massive search…:

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The re-election campaign for an Opelousas city councilman came to an abrupt end this week, when Councilman Floyd Ford suddenly resigned his seat and pulled out of the December 10^th runoff. Now, by default, the winner is challenger Delita Rubin Broussard.

I’ll start with some good news: two little girls who got lost in the dense woods of St. Tammany Parish last night were found alive and OK. St. Tammany Sheriff Randy Smith says they searched for 5 hours; using deputies, volunteers, drones and helicopters, but it was their search dogs who found the girls pet Golden Retriever, who never left their side…:

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Smith says the girls are in good health and good spirits.

A tornado watch is in effect for a large portion of the state now through this evening. LRN Meteorologist John Wetherbee says the watch area covers northeast Louisiana and central Louisiana, with the worst risks along I-20 and points north…:

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Keep alert for any new watches or warnings.

Senator Bill Cassidy gives his support to the Biden Administration’s Infrastructure Law and touted its ability to help finance the extension of passenger-rail service through Mississippi and Louisiana along the I-20 corridor. Cassidy says there’s already a line that goes to Dallas and another to Atlanta…:

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Police in Covington arrest a suspect in Monday’s gruesome double murder. The badly burned remains of two people were found behind a downtown Covington business, and police say 49-year-old Antonio Tyson did it. Tyson was released from prison in August, after serving 31 years of a 40-year sentence for forcible rape and home invasion. Autopsies of the victims are pending. Many worry they are the remains of a missing local priest and a church assistant.

The Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office has launched an investigation after authorities said recording devices were discovered on school property. A student’s mom has been arrested on a list of some 20 charges. More as this develops.

A massive search for two missing Southeast Louisiana girls and their dog ended in good news last night. St. Tammany Parish Sheriff Randy Davis says the girls – ages 4 and 7 – got lost with their dog around 5 pm yesterday while playing on their parents’ property…:

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He says volunteers, helicopters and even drones searched for 5 hours, but the girls were found safe; being protected by their Golden Retriever, Artemus.

As the U.S. Senate prepares to vote on a bill codifying protection of same-sex marriage into federal law, Senator Bill Cassidy says he will not be voting for the bill…:

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The Senate added three amendments to that House bill, so it must go back to the House for concurrence before it heads for the President’s desk.

A statewide survey finds a majority of GOP voters support former President Donald Trump over Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024…:

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Alexandria Police are investigating a brazen early morning burglary at a gun store that resulted in a large number of weapons being stolen. APD says a stolen SUV was used to drive right through the front of the building. Once in the thief or thieves made off with an undisclosed amount of the store inventory. Crimestoppers of Cenla would love to get tips. Call 318-447-7867.

A large portion of the state is under a tornado watch until 7 PM. The watch area covers northeast and central Louisiana. LRN Meteorologist John Wetherbee says the biggest potential for severe stuff is along and north of I-20. He says make sure you have a good way to receive weather alerts…:

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The rainy weather should be over by morning.

A new poll of Louisiana Republican voters shows lots of support for Donald Trump. Edgewater Research pollster Ed Chervenak says they asked who GOP voters in our state want as the 2024 nominee, and turned up 36-percent for Ron DeSantis, but 56-percent want Trump…:

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Will he or won’t he run for governor? A political scientist says the sooner Senator John Kennedy announces the better…:

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Two little St. Tammany Parish girls, who went missing in the woods last night, have been found safe and sound. The 7 and 4-year-old girls and their Golden Retriever were found about 5 hours later by St. Tammany Sheriff’s officers using a helicopter and drones. We’re told the faithful dog never left the sisters’ side.

A large portion of Louisiana is under a tornado watch until seven o’ clock tonight. It covers northeast Louisiana and central Louisiana. LRN Meteorologist John Wetherbee says the greatest threat is along and north of I-20…
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A tornado warning has been posted for southeastern Evangeline and central St. Landry Parish until 12:45 today.

Senator Bill Cassidy is among a group of Republicans who’ve criticized former President Donald Trump for having dinner with Kanye West who’s faced backlash for his anti-Semitic remarks. Cassidy’s tweet said hosting racist anti-Semites for dinner encourages other racist anti-Semites.
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Cassidy’s tweet also said entertaining such persons is not reflective of the Republican party.

A new poll among Louisiana Republicans shows former President Donald Trump still has strong support here, compared to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Pollster Ed Chervenak is with Edgewater Research
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The poll asked who Republicans want to become the GOP’s nomination for president in 2024. Chervenak says he considers DeSantis’s numbers show some erosion of support for Trump, considering the Florida governor’s lower name recognition.

Now that Thanksgiving is over, will we get an answer soon from U-S Senator John Kennedy on whether he’ll run for governor next year. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says since Democrats have control of the Senate, Kennedy is taking a hard look at the 2023 governor’s race…
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