It was an emotional night in the Mercedes Benz Superdome last night as the Saints Drew Brees became the NFL’s all-time passing yards leader. He surpassed Peyton Manning’s record on a 62-yard touchdown pass. Once he broke the record late in the first half in a 43-19 rout of Washington. Brees also thought about the people who are no longer here to see the win.

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Brees passed both Brett Farve and Manning last night.

Several Secretary of State Candidates got combative yesterday after they were asked about controversy surrounding the bidding process for the state’s new voting machines. Candidate and Kenner Representative Julie Stokes says she’s incredibly concerned about the surprising, new price tag for the machines, numbers that were much higher than initially estimated.

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If it seems like those jackpots on the lottery billboards just keep getting bigger, it’s because they area.  The Mega Millions game from the Louisiana Lottery is currently up to $470 million, making it the 6^th largest jackpot in the history of the game.   Louisiana Lottery spokesperson Kim Chopin says this current jackpot is the second one this year to break the top ten.

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Says the multistate appeal of the game is driving up jackpots.

A new study shows the divorce rate dropped by 18 percent between 2008 and 2016.  Researchers say this is likely because millennials are waiting to get married later.  Director of Tulane University’s Social Work Program, Parker Sternbergh says millennials are approaching marriage differently than previous generations.

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Sternbergh says the delay in marriage is likely due to growing up in a society where divorce was so prevalent.

It was an emotional night in the Mercedes Benz Superdome last night as the Saints ‘ Drew Brees became the NFL’s all-time passing yards leader. He surpassed Peyton Manning’s record on a 62-yard touchdown pass. Brees admits the achievement brought him to tears…
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The Saints also won routing Washington 43-19.

18-year-old Mason Andrews of Monroe is also in the record books. The Louisiana Tech student has become the youngest person to fly solo around the globe. Andrews says it was supposed to take 40 days, but he got stranded in India during monsoon season…
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Andrews left July 22nd and returned home this past weekend.

Integrity has become the top issue in the Secretary of State’s race as there are candidates claiming the interim secretary of state Kyle Ardoin did not act properly during the bidding process for a state contract to replace 10-thousand voting machines. Republican candidate Rick Edmonds…
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But Ardoin, who is one of the nine candidates running, says the process was fair to all bidders.

A new study that looked at US Census numbers finds the divorce rate dropped 18-percent from 2008 to 2016. Director of Tulane University’s Social work program, Parker Sternbergh, says millenials are not in a hurry to get married, like previous generations…
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It was an absolutely emotional night in the Mercedes Benz Superdome last night as the Who Dat nation witnessed their quarterback, Drew Bress, surpass Peyton Manning for most passing yards in NFL history. And Brees reached the milestone on one of his three touchdown passes in a 42-19 blowout win over Washington.

A new study shows the divorce rate dropped by 18 percent between 2008 and 2016. Kevin Barnhart tells us why.
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18-year-old Mason Andrews of Monroe is now the youngest person to fly solo around the globe in an airplane. The Louisiana Tech student took off from the Bayou State on July 22nd, and returned home over the weekend. Andrews says the flight was taxing, but an incredible experience that gave him a birds-eye-view to some of the most jaw dropping sights on earth.
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Andrews trip also raised 25-thousand dollars for Lousiaina Medcamps, which is a special needs charity.

The jackpot for tonight’s Mega Millions drawing is 470-million dollars, which is the sixth largest jackpot in the multi-state lottery game’s history. Louisiana Lottery spokesperson Kim Chopin says Mega Millions has helped generate revenue for the state….
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The Louisiana Lottery Corporation transferred nearly 46-million dollars to the state treasury during the third quarter of fiscal year 2018.

It was a night the Saints franchise and its fans will never forget as last night Drew Brees became the NFL’s leader in career passing yards during a 43-19 rout of the Washington Redskins. Brees achieved the milestone by tossing a 62-yard touchdown pass to Tre’ Quan Smith.

Secretary of State Candidates got a bit testy at a Baton Rouge forum when asked about the controversy surrounding the purchase of new voting machines. Matt Doyle has more.
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New research based on U-S Census numbers finds that the divorce rate dropped 18-percent nationwide from 2008 to 2016. Millenials is the group researchers are crediting for the drop. Director of Tulane University’s Social Work Program, Parker Sternbergh, says millenials are approaching marriage differently than previous generations as many are waiting longer to get married…
cut 9 (06) “…for the response”

18-year-old Mason Andrews of Monroe now holds the record for the youngest person to fly solo around the globe. Andrews exhausting trip started on July 22nd and he returned home over the weekend. Andrews says the scariest part of his journey was over Saudi Arabia, where he had to be locked in during a dangerous bout of weather..
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Andrews made the flight to raise awareness for Louisiana MedCamps, and ended up raising 25,000 dollars for the special needs charity.

During a secretary of state candidate forum in Baton Rouge, interim Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin was on the defensive as other candidates for the job claimed he mishandled the contract bidding process for the purchase of 10-thousand new voting machines. Two of the bidders say the process was rigged, but Ardoin says that’s not true…
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The state is currently reviewing the bidding process, before negotiations can resume.

A new study shows the divorce rate dropped by 18 percent between 2008 and 2016. Researchers say this is likely because millennials are waiting to get married later. Director of Tulane University’s Social Work Program, Parker Sternbergh says the delay in marriage is likely due to growing up in a society where divorce was so prevalent.
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Last night was a big night for Drew Brees and the Saints as Brees surpassed Peyton Manning’s record for most passing yards in NFL history with a 62-yard touchdown scoring strike to rookie Tre’Quan Smith. It was one of three touchdown passes for the 39-year-old Brees. New Orleans went on to win 43-19 and improved to 4-1.

A Monroe teenager has set a new record as the youngest person to ever fly around the globe. Matt Doyle has more.
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Bishop Douglas Deshotel announced punishment today for a Lafayette priest who is accused of child sex abuse. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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State Police has released new details in the officer-involved shooting that killed 23-year-old Coltin LeBlanc of Loranger in downtown Hammond in the early morning hours of September 27th. State Police Lt. Nick Manale explains why the traffic stop occurred…

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Witnesses say the officer jumped onto LeBlanc’s vehicle as it sped off, where he later fired the fatal shots.

Louisiana appears to be out of the path of Hurricane Michael.  The storm may have a dangerous impact on the Florida Panhandle with storm surge, heavy rainfall, and hurricane-force winds. National Weather Service New Orleans Meteorologist Bridgette Lim  says although Michael isn’t an issue this time around for Louisiana, it’s important to remember hurricane season isn’t over until November 30^th.

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The hurricane could be a Category 3 on Wednesday when it strikes the Florida panhandle.

Governor John Bel Edwards has declared a water emergency in the Concordia Parish town of Clayton after learning that the water system’s contractor quit because it was no longer getting paid.  Mayor Josephine Washington says its related to fiscal problems the city is facing, and she’s pitched that the town go to a three-day work week as well as says she’ll take a pay cut.

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Governor Edwards’ emergency order allows for the state to pay JCP Management to run the water system.

State Police has released new details in the officer-involved shooting that killed 23-year-old Coltin LeBlanc of Loranger in downtown Hammond in the early morning hours of September 27th. One Hammond resident says he saw the officer attach himself to the truck as it drove away, and a few moments later, heard shots fired, but State Police Lt. Nick Manale says the investigation into those events is still ongoing.

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Louisiana appears to be out of the path of Hurricane Michael.  The storm may have a dangerous impact on the Florida Panhandle with storm surge, heavy rainfall, and hurricane-force winds.  As far as an effect on Louisiana, National Weather Service New Orleans Meteorologist Bridgette Lim says Michael is heading north now, but anticipates it being pushed off the wall of an oncoming cold front that is moving the storm to the east.

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Governor John Bel Edwards has declared a water emergency in the Concordia Parish town of Clayton after learning that the water system’s contractor quit because it was no longer getting paid.  Mayor Josephine Washington says the town’s water issues are part of a bigger monetary issue for the town.

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Lafayette Bishop Douglas Deshotel announces that Monsignor Robie Robichaux has been placed on administrative leave for allegedly sexually abusing a teenage girl from 1979 to 1981. Deshotel says when the victim came forward in 2004, the Bishop at the time, Michael Jarrell, requested a ruling from the “Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith”, who said since since the victim was 16-to-17 years old, she was an adult under Canon Law. But Deshotel says state law would have considered her minor…

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Lafayette Bishop Douglas Deshotel announces that Monsignor Robie Robichaux has been placed on administrative leave for allegedly sexually abusing a teenage girl from 1979 to 1981. Deshotel admits the victim first brought her claims to the Lafayette Diocese in 1994 and again in 2004, after a zero-tolerance policy went into effect in 2002. But Deshotel says he was first made aware of the accusations on September 18th…

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In 2004 the victim was ruled to be an adult by church Canon Law because she was 16 when the alleged abuse occurred.

And State Police Spokesperson Lt. Nick Manale says they’re reviewing body camera footage from the ofiicer involved shooting of a man in Hammond two weeks ago to see if it backs up witness statements.

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Louisiana appears to be out of the path of Hurricane Michaell, but its looking like it could be bad news for Florida. As far as an effect on Louisiana, National Weather Service New Orleans Meteorologist Bridgette Lim doesn’t anticipate it will be too bad.

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The hurricane could be a Category 3 on Wednesday when it strikes the Florida panhandle.

Governor John Bel Edwards has declared a water emergency in the Concordia Parish town of Clayton after learning that the water system’s contractor quit because it was no longer getting paid.  Mayor Josephine Washington says the root of the problem is clear.

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Some of the 700 residents of the town say they believe a poor working relationship between the mayor and town aldermen is part of the problem. The mayor says it’s part of larger monetary issues for the town.

Lafayette Bishop Douglas Deshotel announces that Monsignor Robie Robichaux has been placed on administrative leave for allegedly abusing a teenage girl from 1979 to 1981. Deshotel says he only learned of the accusation last month….
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Deshotel admits the victim first brought her claims to the Lafayette Diocese in 1994.

State Police has released new details in the officer-involved shooting that killed 23-year-old Coltin LeBlanc of Loranger in downtown Hammond in the early morning hours of September 27th. State Police Lt. Nick Manale explains why the traffic stop occurred…
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Witnesses say a struggle ensued shortly after the State Trooper stopped LeBlanc’s vehicle. Manale says there is body camera video from the officer they are examining

Drew Brees will chase history tonight as he hones in on the record for most career passing yards as New Orleans hosts Washington. Matt Doyle has more.
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Evacuations have been ordered along the Florida coast as Hurricane Michael is expected to make landfall along the panhandle, possibly as a major storm, on Wednesday. Bridgette Lim, with the National Weather Service in Slidell, says although Michael isn’t an issue this time around for Louisiana, it’s important to remember hurricane season isn’t over until November 30th.
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Drew Brees heads into tonight’s game against Washington just 201 yards shy of the all-time passing yards record. Brees’ first NFL experience was a 2001 preseason game in Miami, where he says he stared starry-eyed up into the rafters at the passing records held by Dan Marino, who then held the all-time passing yards record. He says he never could have imagined one day that might be him.

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State Police has released new details in the officer-involved shooting that killed 23-year-old Coltin LeBlanc of Loranger in downtown Hammond in the early morning hours of September 27th. State Police Lt. Nick Manale says they interviewed witnesses at the scene shortly after the shooting, and are analyzing the officer’s body camera to put together a report on what occurred that night.

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Louisiana appears to be out of the path of Hurricane Michael.  The storm may have a dangerous impact on the Florida Panhandle with storm surge, heavy rainfall, and hurricane-force winds.  As far as an effect on Louisiana, National Weather Service New Orleans Meteorologist Bridgette Lim says Michael is heading north now but anticipates it being pushed off the wall of an oncoming cold front that is moving the storm to the east.

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Governor John Bel Edwards has declared a water emergency in the Concordia Parish town of Clayton after learning that the water systems contractor had quit because of a lack of payment.  Mayor Josephine Washington says she’s pitched that the town goes to a three day work week as well as says she’ll take a pay cut.

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