Louisiana Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson says there’s growing support to increase the state’s gasoline tax. Wilson says that’s based on conversations with residents during meetings around the state. He anticipates several different proposals to increase the gasoline tax will be discussed during next year’s legislative session…
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Three people riding in a dump truck that was towing a trailer are lucky to be alive after it careened over the guardrail into water on Interstate 55 near the Ruddock exit on Friday morning. State Police Sergeant Jared Sandifer says only two people were slightly hurt….
cut 12 (12) “…ended up being”
A Raycom Media Poll on the US Senate race has Republican State Treasurer John Kennedy and Democratic Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell leading the large field of candidates. In the survey of 625 registered voters, 24 percent say they will vote for Kennedy, while 19 percent say Campbell is their choice. ULM Political Science Professor John Sutherlin…:
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That same poll also found that 55-percent of the voters believe Governor John Bel Edwards is doing either an excellent or good job.

The state is now asking for four billion dollars in federal flood disaster aid to help south Louisiana recover from the destructive flooding in August. The governor previously requested two-point-eight billion dollars. Edwards says they have a better grip on the amount of damage to homes and businesses.

Tonight at Tiger Stadium, LSU hosts Ole Miss in an SEC West showdown. LSU is a 7.5 point favorite.

A Raycom Media Poll on the US Senate race has Republican State Treasurer John Kennedy and Democratic Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell leading the large field of candidates. ULM political Science Professor John Sutherlin…
cut 11 (11) “…Kennedy Campbell runoff”
That same poll found that 55-percent believe Governor John Bel Edwards is doing either an excellent or good job.

State Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson says there is a growing support for increasing the state’s gasoline tax. He says in meetings with the task force created to come up with ways to improve Louisiana’s roads, the public realizes a bigger financial investment is needed…:
Cut 3 (09) “and improving infrastructure”
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is trying to determine how a dead whale washed a shore in Cameron Parish. It’s a very rare occurrance. Marine biologist Mandy Tomlin says they took several samples from the whale’s body in the hopes they can figure out why this animal died and they hope to learn more about the sperm whale itself…
cut 8 (09) “…as well”
Tomlin says it was young calf and somehow got separated from her mother.

State Police continues to look for a white pick up truck with double-rear tires and a trailer that was involved in a hit and run crash that resulted in a dump truck going over the side of the road on I-55 and into a body of water. Sergeant Jared Sandifer…
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Department of Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson says people don’t seem to be dismissing the idea of a gas tax increase. Michelle Southern reports…:
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Governor John Bel Edwards has sent a letter to President Obama increasing his request for disaster assistance for Louisiana, after the historic flooding in the state in March and August. Edwards has requested more than 4-billion dollars to help with the unmet needs of the families and businesses still struggling to recover.

A poll by Raycom Media finds Republican State Treasurer John Kennedy and Democratic Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell are leading in the U.S. Senate election. The survey also finds Republican and former KKK leader David Duke receiving 5-percent of the vote. ULM Political Science Professor John Sutherlin says Duke still has good support in rural areas.

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By receiving 5-percent in the poll, Duke has been invited to the upcoming debate on November 2nd.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is looking in to how a 23 foot whale washed up on a beach in Cameron Parish. Marine Biologist Mandy Tomlin says the whale did not appear to be in good health and are aware that another whale washed up on a Florida Beach recently. She says they did an extensive evaluation of the animal to determine how this happened.
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State Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson says there is a growing support for increasing the state’s gasoline tax. He says in meetings with the task force created to come up with ways to improve Louisiana’s roads, the public realizes a bigger financial investment is needed…:
Cut 3 (09) “and improving infrastructure”
It’s been almost 29 years since the state has adjusted the gas tax.

A Raycom Media Poll on the US Senate race has Republican State Treasurer John Kennedy and Democratic Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell leading the large field of candidates. In the survey of 625 registered voters, 24 percent say they will vote for Kennedy, while 19 percent say Campbell is their choice. ULM Political Science Professor John Sutherlin…:
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The election is November 8th.

James Tullier, the father of Nick Tullier, the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s deputy that was critically wounded on the July 17th ambush of police officers by a gunman, tells CNN that they believe Nick is listening to them as he lies comatosed in a Baton Rouge hospital. Nick Tullier was shot three times, once in the head. The family remains hopeful that Deputy Tullier can recover and await his transfer to a rehababilition facility in Houston.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is trying to determine how a dead whale washed a shore in Cameron Parish. It’s a very rare occurrance. Marine biologist Mandy Tomlin says they took several samples from the whale’s body in the hopes they can figure out why this animal died and they hope to learn more about the sperm whale itself…
cut 8 (09) “…as well”
Tomlin says it was young calf and somehow got separated from her mother.

A Raycom Media Poll on the U.S. Senate race puts Republican John Kennedy and Democrat Foster Campbell in the runoff if the election were held today. Emelie Gunn has more…
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Governor John Bel Edwards is now requesting four billion dollars in federal flood aid. That’s an increase from a previous request of 2-point-8 billion dollars. Edwards made the request in a letter to President Barack Obama.

Louisiana Secretary of State Tom Schedler has denied an effort by Russian officials to be at polling stations on election day.

Louisiana Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson says a higher state gasoline tax is gaining traction as he meets with residents and those concerned about our roads and highways. Wilson says in order to address a 13 billion dollar backlog a higher tax is likely needed…
cut 5 (11) “…possibly inflation”
Wilson says it’s been almost 29 years since the state has adjusted the gasoline tax.

A dump truck with three people inside ended up carerning over a guardrail and into water on Interstate 55 this morning. All three people survived the crash. A witness told a New Orleans TV station that good samaritans pulled the individuals to safety. State Police Sergeant Jared Sandifer says they are trying to confirm that report…
cut 13 (10) “…above and beyond”
Sandifer says they believe a white pick up truck forced the dump truck to crash and they are looking for that vehicle.

State Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson says people don’t seem to be dismissing the idea of a gas tax increase. Michelle Southern reports…:
Voicer 1 (30) “I’m Michelle Southern”

Governor John Bel Edwards is now asking for four billion dollars in federal flood aid, after originally requesting two-point-eight dollars. The governor has also appointed former House Speaker Charlie DeWitt to serve the remaining term of Public Service Commission member Clyde Holloway, who passed away this week.

Three people riding in a dump truck that was towing a trailer are lucky to be alive after it careened over the guardrail into water on Interstate 55 near the Ruddock exit. State Police Trooper Jared Sandifer says only two people were slightly hurt….
cut 12 (12) “…ended up being”
Sandifer says they believe a pickup truck pulling a trailer, cut off the dump truck, forcing it over the side of the road.

A Raycom Media Poll on the US Senate race has Republican State Treasurer John Kennedy and Democratic Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell leading the large field of candidates. ULM political Science Professor John Sutherlin…
cut 11 (11) “…Kennedy Campbell runoff”

A Raycom Media Poll on the US Senate race has Republican State Treasurer John Kennedy and Democratic Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell leading the large field of candidates. In the survey of 625 registered voters, 24 percent say they plan on voting for Kennedy, while 19 percent say Campbell is their choice. ULM Political Science Professor John Sutherlin…:
Cut 9 (06) “likely scenario”
The poll has Republican and former KKK leader David Duke receiving five-percent of the vote, which means he receives an invite to a televised debate.

Governor John Bel Edwards is now asking for four-billion dollars in disaster relief funding from the federal government. His previous request was 2-point-8 billion dollars. In a statement, the governor says FEMA now estimates that the state’s unmet needs from historic floods in March and August are greater than the initial request.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is trying to figure out how a 23 foot whale washed up on Little Florida Beach in Cameron Parish. Marine Biologist Mandy Tomlin says whales are in the Gulf of Mexico, but very rarely seen near the coast, so it appears this young whale got separated from its mother…:
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She says they are testing to determine cause of death.

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.

A Raycom Media Poll on the U.S. Senate race puts Republican John Kennedy and Democrat Foster Campbell in the runoff if the election were held today. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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Governor John Bel Edwards is now asking the federal government for $4 billion dollars in additional flood disaster assistance to respond to the unmet need for Louisiana families, businesses and communities. He says FEMA is now estimating what Louisiana requires to rebuild will be much greater than the initial request of $2.8 billion.

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 in meetings with the task force created to come up with ways to improve Louisiana’s roads, the public seems to realize a bigger financial investment is needed…:
Cut 3 (09) “and improving infrastructure”
It’s been almost 29 years since the state has adjusted the gas tax, and Wilson says it’s lost almost 50% of its value because of inflation.

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.

Louisiana Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson a higher state gasoline tax is gaining traction as he meets with residents and those concerned about our roads and highways. Wilson says in order to address a 13 billion dollar backlog a higher tax is likely needed…
cut 5 (11) “…possibly inflation”
Wilson says it’s been almost 29 years since the state has adjusted the gasoline tax.

A poll by Raycom Media has Republican and former KKK leader David Duke polling at five-percent, which means he’ll get an invite to a televised debate on November second. ULM political science professor John Sutherlin says Duke, who ran for US Senate and Governor in the early 90s, still has good support in rural areas…
cut 10 (06) “….right now”
But Sutherlin doesn’t anticipate Duke making the run-off.

Governor John Bel Edwards is now asking for four-billion dollars in disaster relief funding from the federal government. His previous request was 2-point-8 billion dollars. In a statement, the governor says FEMA now estimates that the state’s unmet needs from historic floods in March and August are greater than the initial request.

The National Retail Federation says a record 84-million dollars will be spent across the country on Halloween costumes, decorations and candy. Spokesperson Ana Serafin Smith says the Presidential election is driving up costume sales as Donald Trump and Hilary Clinton masks are popular…
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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 can 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.

Louisiana Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson says there’s growing support to increase the state’s gasoline tax. Wilson says that’s based on conversations with residents during meetings around the state. He anticipates several different proposals to increase the gasoline tax will be discussed during next year’s legislative session…
cut 4 (09) “…transportation”
It’s been almost 29 years since the state has adjusted the gas tax, and Wilson says it’s lost almost 50% of its value.
A Raycom Media Poll on the US Senate race has Republican State Treasurer John Kennedy and Democratic Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell leading the large field of candidates. Democrat Caroline Fayard finished third followed by Republican Congressmen Charles Boustany and John Fleming. ULM political Science Professor John Sutherlin…
cut 11 (11) “…Kennedy Campbell runoff”
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is trying to figure out how a 23 foot whale washed up on Little Florida Beach in Cameron Parish. Marine Biologist Mandy Tomlin says they did an extensive evaluation of the whale in the hopes of finding out how this happened…
cut 7 (11) …worked on”