Louisiana’s Attorney General is asking a judge to declare Governor John Bel Edwards executive order that attempts to protect LGBT individuals from workplace discrimination to be unconstitutional. Landry argues the state legislature has rejected several proposed laws that prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity…
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Edwards says Landry is putting his own political interests ahead of the needs of our state.

State Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson says, after meeting with residents in each region of the state, there seems to be growing support for increasing the state’s gasoline tax. He says the public realizes a bigger financial investment is needed on our roads and bridges…:
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Wilson says there is a $13 billion dollar plus backlog in transportation projects.

A new Gallup poll finds that 60-percent of Americans support the legalization of recreational marijuana. David Brown is the director of Sensible Marijuana Policy for Louisiana and says it will be a long time before recreational pot use is legal in this state. But he says Louisiana lawmakers are approaching the matter with more of an open mind and the passage of medical marijuana legislation is a good example…
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Louisiana is looking at several days of beautiful fall weather. Freddie Ziegler, with the National Weather Service in Slidell, says the temps are about 10 to 15 degrees cooler than they were the day before…:
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He no rain is in the forecast for the weekend and much of next week.

A new poll from Gallup shows huge growth in the number of people who think the government needs to mellow out when it comes to pot. The survey shows 60 percent of Americans support the legalization of marijuana — almost double the 31 percent in a 2000 poll. But David Brown, with Sensible Marijuana Policy for Louisiana, feels Louisiana will be one of the very last states to hop on board…:
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Nine states are slated to decide whether to expand legal access to pot in the November election.

A new Raycom Media poll on the presidential election shows Donald Trump with a massive 20 point lead over Hillary Clinton in Louisiana. Voters asked statewide gave Trump the lead of 54 percent to Clinton’s 34 percent. According to the poll, Trump would get 75 percent of the white vote in Louisiana to Clinton’s 12 percent. While 89 percent of blacks in the survey say they will vote for Clinton.

According to the National Retail Federation, Americans are expected to spend a record-high 8.4 billion dollars on Halloween candy and costumes this year. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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Plenty of folks will be taking part in Halloween festivities this weekend and it’ll be a gorgeous one to be out and about as fall weather is upon us. Freddie Ziegler, with the National Weather Service in Slidell, says rain is out of the forecast this weekend and much of next week…:
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Afternoon highs will only reach the mid 70s, and lows start out in the upper 40s.

Attorney General Jeff Landry is suing to determine if Governor Edwards executive order that seeks to protect LGBT workers from discrimination in the workplace is constitutional. Don Molino has more…:
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A new Gallup poll shows 60% of Americans support the legalization of marijuana, almost double the amount of people who thought pot should be legal in 2000. David Brown is the director of a group called Sensible Marijuana Policy for Louisiana, or SMPL. He believes this signifies that a lot of changes are taking place within the US electorate…:
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People will be spending more money than ever before on Halloween this year according to the National Retail Federation. Spokeswoman Ana Serafin Smith says the expected average is about $83 per person. She says millennials and their use of social media are a main reason why the popularity in Halloween is growing…:
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She said spending on Halloween this year is at a record high 8.4 billion dollars.

Police are investigating the case of a possible hate crime that took place at an apartment complex just off the campus of LSU. A student posted a picture on Facebook of a Halloween decoration on her door that had a racial slur written on it. LSU President F. King Alexander issued a statement apologizing to the student and said they are working to take swift action against the person or persons responsible.

Attorney General Jeff Landry has filed a suit seeking to block Governor John Bel Edwards executive order which protects LGBT individuals from discrimination in the workplace. The AG argues the order is unconstitutional, but Edwards believes he has that authority…:
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The Republican A-G says he’s protecting the will of the legislature.

Spending on Halloween costumes, decorations and candy will reach a record high 8.4 billion dollars this year. That’s according to the National Retail Federation. Spokesperson Ana Serafin Smith says more than 171 million Americans are planning to partake in Halloween festivities this year…:
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She says people spend more money costumes these days because they want to get a perfect picture for social media.

60% of Americans support the legalization of marijuana, according to a new Gallup poll. Jeff Palermo reports…:
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Louisiana is looking at several days of beautiful fall weather. Freddie Ziegler, with the National Weather Service in Slidell, says the temps are about 10 to 15 degrees cooler than they were the day before…:
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He no rain is in the forecast for the weekend and much of next week.

Attorney General Jeff Landry has filed a lawsuit that seeks to have a state judge declare Governor John Bel Edwards’ executive order that protects L-G-B-T individuals from discrimination in the workplace as unconstitutional. Landry believes the governor is circumventing the Legislature to create his own law…:
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Edwards says the attorney general is putting his own political interests ahead of Louisiana’s needs. He disagrees with Landry’s stance that’s it okay for businesses to discriminate…:
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The executive order says state employees can not be fired or harassed at work if they are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender.

The deadline to apply for FEMA’s Shelter at Home program is today. As of Friday, October 14, the number of applicants had climbed to 20,897. Applications may also be submitted online via www.shelterathome.la.gov.

A much anticipated cool front has made its way through the state and temperatures are much more fall-like. Freddie Ziegler, with the National Weather Service in Slidell, says we expect high temperatures in the 70s this weekend and we’ll see the lows dip into the 40s for the northern part of the state…:
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He says rain is out of the forecast this weekend and much of next week.

A new poll on the US Senate race has Republican John Kennedy and Democrat Foster Campbell leading the large field of candidates. The poll was paid for by Raycom Media. Republican David Duke received five-percent in the survey and that will allow him to participate in a televised debate at Dillard University on November 2nd.

Attorney General Jeff Landry has filed a lawsuit that seeks to have a state judge declare Governor John Bel Edwards’ executive order that protects L-G-B-T individuals from discrimination in the workplace as unconstitutional. Landry believes the governor is circumventing the Legislature to create his own law…
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The executive order says state employees can not be fired or harassed at work if they are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender. The order extends to businesses that have state contracts and Landry has already refused to sign legal contracts with the anti-discrimination clause. Edwards believes he has the authority to issue such an order…
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A new poll on the US Senate race has Republican John Kennedy and Democrat Foster Campbell leading the large field of candidates. The poll was paid for by Raycom Media. Republican David Duke received five-percent in the survey and that will allow him to participate in a televised debate at Dillard University on November 2nd.

Louisiana travelers will have even more options next year because of an exciting announcement from British Airways. Halen Doughty has more…

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The head of the Louisiana NAACP spoke before the House Judiciary Committee and provided recommendations on how law enforcement and the public can work better together. Ernest Johnson believes officers should be more familiar with citizens in the areas they patrol…:
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Chairman Katrina Jackson plans to hold more meetings to come up with a universal community policing policy.

A new nonstop flight connecting London and New Orleans is coming soon. British Airways Senior Vice President Simon Brooks says starting in March, they will have flights leaving four times a week from Louis Armstrong to Heathrow Aiport…
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New Orleans businessman and US Senate candidate Abhay Patel has dropped out of the US Senate race. Patel’s name will still appear on the ballot along with 23 other names running for US Senate. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says if any other minor candidates drop out, it won’t have a huge impact….
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Patel has endorsed one of those five major canidates, Republican Charles Boustany.

LSU’s student paper, The Reveille, will end daily print editions in 2017, but expand it’s online efforts. Emelie Gunn has more…
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It’s an exciting day for Louisiana travelers looking to go overseas, as British Airways announces there will be non-stop flights from New Orleans to London. Senior Vice President Simon Brooks says the flights will leave four times a week beginning March 27, 2017…
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The head of the Louisiana NAACP spoke before a House Committee to provide suggestions on how law enforcement and the public can work better together. Ernest Johnson says right now there is no policy where officers become involved as part of the community…:
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The House Judiciary Committee wrapped up two days of hearings on interaction between law enforcement and citizens.

LSU’s school newspaper has made the decision to cut back from a daily newspaper to a once-a-week publication starting next semester. Reveillie editor in chief Quint Forgey says the decision was not easy, but the future is still bright for the newspaper and the students involved…
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Forgey says you also expect more of a digital presence at l-s-u-now-dot-com.

US Senate Republican candidate Abhay Patel has dropped out of the race and endorsed one of the G-O-P front-runners, Congressman Charles Boustany. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat…
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Patel struggled to gain much support in a crowded field.

Louisiana’s Attorney General Jeff Landry is asking a state judge to determine if Governor John Bel Edwards executive order that seeks to protect LGBT workers from discrimination in the workplace is constitutional. Landry claims it’s an executive overreach, while Edwards criticizes Landry for giving businesses the right to discriminate.

Louisiana travelers will have even more options next year because of an exciting announcement from British Airways. Halen Doughty has more…
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The head of the Louisiana NAACP offered a state legislative committee some suggestions when it comes to improve relations between the community and police. Ernest Johnson says police officers should be required to go to church in the area they patrol and attend town hall meetings in plain closthes. He says it’s important for the officers to know the people they serve to protect…
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LSU’s school newspaper has decided that it will go from a daily publication to a weekly in effort to save costs. But Reveille editor in chief Quint Forgey says they will boost their on-line content and the once a week paper will be a good read….
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The change will take place in January

Tourism officials say it’s a game changer for tourism and economic development that a new nonstop flight connecting London Heathrow and New Orleans is coming to Louisiana. British Airways Senior Vice President Simon Brooks says this will be a delightful flight that lands in London, but gives passengers limitless travel options…:
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They announced this morning the flights will leave four times a week beginning March 27, 2017.

The Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office says an arrest has been made in connection with the death of an 86-year-old man who was found dead in his own driveway. They say 21-year-old Deandrew Pharagood is charged with first degree murder in the shooting death of Anthony Lirette..:
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That’s Captain Cody Voisin with the sheriff’s office

LSU’s daily paper, The Reveille, will become a once a week newspaper for the 2017 spring semester. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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Attorney General Jeff Landry has filed a suit seeking to block Governor John Bel Edwards executive order mandating that anti-discrimination clauses for the LGBT community be included in state contracts. Landry is asking the court to decide if Edwards is allowed to circumvent the Legislature to create his own law, after a judge already dismissed a suit by the governor seeking to force the AG to sign off on contracts with the language.