State Attorney General Jeff Landry gets a jump on possible other candidates by being first to officially declare his desire to be elected Governor in 2023. More from Kevin Gallagher…:

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Cincinnati Bengals Quarterback Joe Burrow has launched a nonprofit advocating for families struggling mentally and financially. Whitney Thomas has more…

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When political newcomer Katie Darling’s campaign ad giving birth dropped this week it went viral, and the Covington resident says her phone hasn’t stopped ringing. Brooke Thorington has more.

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Attorney General Jeff Landry has officially launched his campaign to be Louisiana’s next Governor. He made the announcement Wednesday; giving him over a year for campaigning and fundraising. “LAPolitics.com” publisher Jeremy Alford says it comes as little surprise in political circles, as Landry has been (as Alford puts it) “walking for Governor” for some time…:

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Landry’s intent to run has been the topic of speculation for months. In September, people were seen at Landry’s annual alligator hunt fundraiser wearing “Landry Governor 2023” logo’ed gear. Alford says he was Landry’s announcement, via a six-minute campaign announcement video, before the November election…:

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Alford says Landry has a deep and complex fundraising mechanism that extends into other states and Washington DC. His announcement means the state attorney general’s race is now wide open for next year. So far three candidates have announced: Lake Charles lawyer Martin Maley, Crowley state Representative John Stefanski and current state solicitor General Liz Murrill. Alford says the state’s high violent crime rate will make the A.G. race an important one…:

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Cincinnati Bengals Quarterback Joe Burrow has launched a nonprofit program to help families in need overcome food disparities, and childhood mental health issues.The Joe Burrow foundation will provide resources to underprivileged families in Ohio and Louisiana.

The former LSU star’s dad Jimmy Burrow will serve as vice president of the Burrow Foundation.

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Burrow says although the Foundation just started, donations have already begun to pour in. 

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Burrow says they are working with advisors in Baton Rouge for financial assistance.

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To learn more about the Burrow foundation or to donate visit JoeBurrow.org

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When 36-year-old Katie Darling launched her campaign ad this week for Louisiana’s first congressional district it went viral because it showed her moments after giving birth to her second child. The democrat says she wanted to highlight how her high-risk pregnancy was even more stressful since Roe v. Wade was overturned.

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Darling, who lives on a farm in St. Tammany Parish with her husband and two children says she hasn’t spent her career in DC, she’s worked her way up from bartender to CEO helping nurses organize complicated health records.  And while she’s a dark horse in the race against incumbent Steve Scalise…

Cut  11 (11)  “…deserve better.”

Since her ad has gone viral Darling says the contributions are rolling in and even the national democratic party is taking notice, but there’s one constituent who’s extremely impressed with the campaign, her six-year-old daughter Remy.

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Darling along with Libertarian Howard Kearney will face Republican Scalise in the November 8^th election. Early voting begins October 25^th.

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Today is the deadline for thousands of Louisiana taxpayers who have not received their state income returns to claim them from the Department of Revenue. Revenue spokesperson Byron Henderson says in August the department sent out letters to individuals who’ve yet to claim their return.

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Henderson says individuals who received notice can simply follow the instructions in the letter to claim their return and if they’ve lost the letter, contact the Department of Revenue directly.

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The most common reason there are unclaimed tax returns is due to an individual moving. Henderson says if you have moved since you last filed your taxes it’s very easy to update your mailing address.

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The Department of Revenue will issue paper checks to those individuals who file vouchers by today’s deadline.

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Eighth-ranked Tennessee comes to Tiger Stadium with a 4-0 record. They last defeated Florida 38-33 in Knoxville on September 24th. Gators quarterback Anthony Richardson had a big game, throwing for 453 yards and two touchdowns. He also rushed for 62 yards and two scores. LSU’s Jayden Daniels is also a dual-threat quarterback and Vols Coach Josh Heupel says they need to make sure Daniels doesn’t beat them with his legs

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LSU has shown the ability to come from behind in games this season. Heupel says they’ll need to play well for 60 minutes in order to win in Baton Rouge…

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Louisiana Tech will welcome UTEP to Joe Aillet Stadium. The Miners are 3-and-3 and they are coming off a 41-35 win over Charlotte where they had 252 rushing yards. Bulldogs defensive lineman Deshon Hall says they like to run the ball…

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Louisiana Tech enters the game with a 1-and-3 record and in their last game, only scored 14 points in a loss to South Alabama on September 24th. Bulldogs Coach Sonny Cumbie would like to get wide receiver Smoke Harris going. The All-Conference USA selection last season has just 16 catches and two touchdowns this season…

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Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry becomes the first candidate to officially announce he’s running for governor. The Republican from the Lafayette area released a six-minute announcement video today seeking the support of Louisiana voters in the 2023 gubernatorial election

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In the video, Landry discussed the importance of parents having a voice in a child’s education and the crime that’s gripped major cities.

Lafayette Police are trying to figure out what led to yesterday’s murder spree committed by 36-year-old Andres Felix of Lafayette. He also took his own life. Senior Corporal Matthew Benoit says the first shooting death of Ross Chaisson happened around 10 AM and Felix then stole a vehicle and continued his shooting spree.
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The third victim was his estranged wife, 43-year-old Kawana Felix, and Paige Lewis of Duson was also killed.

The statewide average price for a gallon of regular gasoline jumped nearly four cents overnight to a statewide average of $3.14. Triple-A Fuel analyst Don Redman says a tight supply for gasoline and high demand has caused pump prices to rise, plus OPEC announced today it’s slashing production by two percent…

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Redman expects prices to keep rising during the rest of 2022.

If you’re looking for a staycation bargain look no father than Louisiana State Parks. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says stay four nights at one of the 21 state parks and pay for three with the discount code KICKOFF2022. And check out new cabins at South Toledo Bend.

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The discount does not apply to holiday weekends. Visit ReserveLAstateParks.com

Republican Attorney General Jeff Landry becomes the first candidate to officially enter the 2023 governor’s race. Jeff Palermo has the story…:

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Louisiana state parks are offering free overnight stays; buy three, get one night free. It applies to cabins, group camps and campsites and is good ‘til year’s end. To book yours go to “ReserveLaStateParks.com”; use promo code KICKOFF2022.

Lafayette Police are unraveling what led to a triple homicide, followed by the alleged killer committing suicide. LPD’s Cpl Matt Benoit says 36-year-old Andre Felix first shot a man in Lafayette, then killed a woman in Duson before returning to Lafayette and killing his wife, Kawanna Felix. He then took his own life at a relative’s home. Benoit says his motive is unknown…:

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Gasoline prices are going back up, as OPEC continues to squeeze the West with reduced production and inflated oil prices. Louisiana AAA fuel analyst Don Redman says it’s even worse for truckers. Diesel is now at $4.50 statewide, and Russia-Ukraine war is why…:

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He expects fuel prices will keep rising through year’s end.

Police in Lafayette are trying to determine what led to yesterday’s murder spree that ended with the suspected shooter killing himself. LPD Cpl. Matt Benoit says 36-year-old Andre Felix, of Lafayette, first killed a local man, stole a car and drove to Duson, killed a woman there, then drove back to Lafayette and killed his wife. He then shot himself. Benoit says the whole thing is tragic…:

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He knew all the victims personally. The investigation is ongoing.

While talking of Acadiana, one of their own – Attorney General Jeff Landry – makes his desire to be our next governor official. In a campaign video released today, Landry says he’ll be hard on crime and strong on education, which he says is a contrast to the current administration…:

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As OPEC announces a cut in oil production, the price of gas keeps rising. The statewide average price of regular today is $3.14. That’s up 3-cents from a day ago and up 21-cents from a year ago. Louisiana AAA’s Don Redman expects a slow increase in fuel costs through year’s end…:

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Diesel fuel is now at an average price of $4.50 a gallon statewide.

How would you like a freebie on some Louisiana State Park overnight camping? Now through year’s end you can get four nights for the price of three. That includes cabins, group camps and campsites. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says state parks got busy during the pandemic and have remained that way…:

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Use the promo code KICKOFF2023 when booking online at “ReserveLaStateParks.com”

We see those gasoline prices rising again. The statewide average price of regular gas is now at $3.14 a gallon. Louisiana AAA’s Don Redman says that’s all about the tight supply of available fuel. He says OPEC announced today it is cutting production by 2-percent or more…:

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State Attorney General Jeff Landry officially announced he is running for Governor in 2023. The Acadiana Republican released a 6-minute announcement video today, in which he talked of parental choice in their kids’ education and crime that grips our major cities…:

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Landry is expected to be one of several well-known candidates seeking to be the next Governor.

The Louisiana Office of State Parks is offering a special discount on overnight stays. Through the end of the year, campers can get four nights for the price of three…:

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Lawmen in New Orleans are trying to get a grip on shootings that occur ON Interstate 10. So far this year 25 people have been shot while in I-10 traffic; 7 have been killed, including the most recent victim…a 73-year-old man shot to death last Friday night. Police say road rage accounts for most. Personal disputes are behind the rest. No arrests have been made in 12 of the most recent incidents.

Republican Attorney General Jeff Landry becomes the first candidate to officially enter the 2023 governor’s race….
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Police say a deputy constable and a property manager were shot while trying to serve an eviction notice at an apartment in New Orleans east this morning. The search continues for the gunman. Officials say the shooting victims are stable and responsive at a local hosptial.

Lafayette Police are trying to figure out what led to yesterday’s murder spree committed by 36-year-old Andres Felix of Lafayette. He also took his own life. Senior Corporal Matthew Benoit says the first shooting death of Ross Chaisson happened around 10 AM and Felix then stole a vehicle and continued his shooting spree.
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The third victim was his estranged wife, 43-year-old Kawana Felix.

The statewide average price for a gallon of regular gasoline shot up three cents from yesterday to $3.14 a gallon. And a gallon of diesel remains high at a statewide average of $4.50 a gallon. Triple-A’s Don Redman says the Russia-Ukraine conflict is keeping diesel well above four-dollars a gallon…
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Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry becomes the first candidate to officially announce he’s running for governor. The Republican from the Lafayette area released a six-minute announcement video today seeking the support of Louisiana voters in the 2023 gubernatorial election

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In the video Landry discussed the importance of parents having a voice in a child’s education and the crime that’s gripped major cities.

If you want to go camping this fall, there’s a deal to grab at Louisiana State Parks. Now through the end of December, you can get four nights for the price of three at any cabins at one of the state’s 21 parks. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says just enter the promo code KICKOFF2022 when you book at ReserveLaStateParks.com.

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The statewide average price for a gallon of regular gasoline jumped nearly four-cents overnight to a statewide average of $3.14. Triple-A Fuel analyst Don Redman says a tight supply for gasoline and high demand has caused pump prices to rise and he expects prices to keep through the rest of 2022.

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And OPEC says they are slashing production by two percent.

Children’s Hospital in New Orleans says they are almost at full capacity because of the uptick in respiratory illness cases. With infections on the rise health officials are advising people to take flu shots early on. Pediatrician Dr. Marcella Houser with LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans says the symptoms seen in children are all common

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The Saints return to work today looking to snap a three-game losing streak when they host Seattle in the Superdome on Sunday. NewOrleans-dot-football reporter Mike Triplett says most of the team’s struggles have been self-inflicted…
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The Saints lead the league in fumbles and penalty yards.

LSU Quarterback Jayden Daniels leads the Tigers in rushing with 321 yards. Daniels says the coaches give him the freedom to take off when it’s there to pick up a first down with his legs…
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The 25th ranked Tigers host eighth ranked Tennessee on Saturday.

UL-Lafayette suffered its third straight loss at the hands of South Alabama Saturday. Coach Michael Desormeaux says despite the recent outcomes the team is still putting themselves in positions to win, but have not been able to capture momentum and execute successfully for all four quarters…
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The Cajuns do not play again until a week from tonight when they are at Marshall.

In northeast Louisiana on Saturday it’s homecoming for ULM as they host Coastal Carolina, while La Tech takes on UTEP at Joe Aillet Stadium. It’s Hall of Fame weekend on the Ruston campus as former Bulldog football players punter Ryan Allen and cornerback Tramon Williams are going into the Hall.

The Pelicans opened the preseason last night with a 129-125 win over the Bulls. Zion Williamson scored 13 points in 15 minutes in his first game back since May of 2021.

The statewide average price for a gallon of regular gasoline jumped nearly four cents overnight to a statewide average of $3.14. Triple-A Fuel analyst Don Redman says a tight supply for gasoline and high demand has caused pump prices to rise, plus OPEC announced today it’s slashing production by two percent…

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Redman expects prices to keep through the rest of 2022.

The Ochsner Transplant Institute has performed Louisiana’s first paired kidney donation transplant surgery. The recipient is 19-year-old Stephanie Morel of Loranger and the donor is all the way from Denmark, Marianne Poulsen. Ochsner Health transplant surgeon Doctor Dennis Sonnier says Marianne became interested in being a donor when her husband needed a kidney transplant…

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Because Children’s Hospital is at almost full capacity for respiratory illnesses health officials are encouraging you and your children to get a flu shot as soon as possible. Pediatrician Dr. Marcella Houser with LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans says patients can go to a trusted doctor or pediatrician for a flu shot to help prevent intolerable symptoms.

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The Queen of Country Music Loretta Lynn passed away Tuesday at the age of 90. She was among the many up-and-coming country music singers that appeared on the Louisiana Hayride. Chris Brown Archivist at Centenary College says the first time Lynn performed in 1963 and she wasn’t the headliner.

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She appeared again in 1965 and then in 1970 in the show’s final year

Congressman Clay Higgins, who’s seeking re-election, says he has a plan to keep property insurers from leaving Louisiana after hurricanes hit. More from Kevin Gallagher…:

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Lafayette Police say a suspect who went around the parish and fatally shot three people yesterday took his own life at a family member’s home. Authorities say 36-year-old Andres Jamal Felix of Lafayette shot and killed his estranged wife and two other individuals at three different locations. Police have not provided a motive.

Children’s Hospital in New Orleans says they are almost at full capacity because of the uptick in respiratory illness cases. With infections on the rise health officials are advising people to take flu shots early on. Pediatrician Dr. Marcella Houser with LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans says the symptoms seen in patients are all common

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Loretta Lynn who passed away Tuesday was among the up-and-coming country music artists who appeared on the Louisiana Hayride. Three times in fact. Chris Brown Archivist at Centenary College says Lynn performed at the Shreveport Municipal Auditorium in 1963, 1965 and the show ended its primary run in 1970 but not before Lynn made one last appearance this time at the top of the bill.

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