Early voting is underway and Election Day is quickly approaching. Emelie Gunn has more on what this means for the US Senate and two Congressional races…:
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Police in New Orleans are looking for 2 suspects wanted in connection with a terrifying Bourbon Street shooting that claimed the life of a Baton Rouge man and left 9 others injured. Cops say, following the Bayou Classic early Sunday, the suspected shooters, who are not from the area, are believed to have gotten into an argument which escalated and lead to the shooting. The search is underway for the shooters and NOPD is asking for help from the public.

The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services finds Louisiana’s rate of newborns with drugs and alcohol in their system has tripled over the last 8 years. Regional Administrator for Child Welfare, Denise Evans, says more than 15-hundred babies were born exposed to drugs or alcohol in 2015, which can cause problems for the infant…:
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Evans says they saw the biggest increase in the use of heroin, marijuana, and prescription drugs.

LSU head coach Ed Orgeron is not wasting time getting to work at his new job. The staff is hitting the recruiting trail but without special teams Coach Bradley Dale Peveto who was released. Coach “O” on where they plan to get future Tigers…:
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Early voting is underway and Election Day is less than two weeks away, so candidates are campaigning in full swing. UL-Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says now is the time for a dash to the finish line. But he says the US and two Congressional elections have been relatively quiet..:
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Early voting runs through December 3rd.

Police in New Orleans say the shooting on Bourbon Street that left one man dead and nine others injured started as an argument that escalated into gunfire early Sunday morning following the Bayou Classic. They say the two men involved in the fight were not from the area and are still at large. Officials said it is believed the suspects ran into each other on the street when the shooting took place. The victims range in age from 20-37 years old – five have been released from the hospital and four others are still being treated. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of the suspects are urged to contact authorities.

The Louisiana Department of Insurance is urging families to compare rates for auto and homeowners insurance to get the best protection. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says a home and car are the biggest investments people make. He says on their website, L-D-I-dot-L-A-dot-gov (ldi.la.gov), they provide a rate guide to help people find the best policy…:
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State Police say a man wanted in connection with the shooting death of woman in Baton Rouge was shot and killed in a shootout with with deputies last night. They say this all stemmed from an earlier incident in which two people were shot leaving a woman dead after she was found in the middle of Essen Lane. The other shooting victim was an EMS worker with injuries not considered life-threatening. The investigation is ongoing.

LSU will introduce Ed Orgeron as the Tigers’ new head coach during a press conference in this hour. Tiger Rag Associate Editor James Moran says this could be good news for LSU’s offense.

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Moran says Orgeron and Kiffin worked together at USC and Tennessee, which makes Kiffin a realistic option for LSU.

We’re just two weeks away from the December 10 runoff, and early voting is underway. UL Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says the race for the 3^rd Congressional district seat is really heating up between the two Republicans, Scott Angelle and Clay Higgins. He says the stakes are higher than expected in this election.

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Small Business Saturday is today and many local businesses are expecting a busy day. Spokesperson for the National Federation of Independent Businesses in Louisiana, Todd Pack, says those who plan to shop locally today say they value the contributions these local businesses have on the community.

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Tonight’s Powerball jackpot has reached $403 million, that’s a cash value of $243.8 million. Louisiana Lottery Spokesperson Kim Chopin says she expects a lot of people will buy tickets for tonight’s drawing because they’re already out shopping.

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Chopin says this is the 9th largest jackpot in Powerball history.

At a noon press conference today, LSU will introduce Ed Orgeron as their official new head coach. Tiger Rag Associate Editor James Moran says Orgeron met with Athletic Director Joe Alleva after the Tigers’ strong win over Texas A&M. He says Orgeron must have made a good impression at that meeting.

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The Tigers were 5-2 with Coach O, who took over as interim in September.

Today is Small Business Saturday and local businesses are expecting a big turnout. Spokesperson for the National Federation of Independent Businesses in Louisiana, Todd Pack, says a recent survey shows more people than ever are aware of Small Business Saturday, and 62-percent of those plan to shop at small retailers.

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The survey found 63-percent of consumers are willing to spend more on items if it comes from a locally owned business.

Holiday shopping is in full swing. Executive Director of the Louisiana Retailers Association Dawn Johnson says this is an important time for retailers that were impacted by the historic floods in March and August.

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She expects it will be a successful holiday shopping season for retailers.

Today’s Powerball jackpot drawing has soared to a massive 403 million dollars. Louisiana Lottery Spokesperson Kim Chopin says this is the second year in a row we’ve seen a big jackpot during the holidays, as it reached $1.6 billion last year. She says this year’s winner will be able to buy a lot of Christmas gifts.

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The cash value is 243.8 million dollars.

LSU will name Ed Orgeron as the new head coach in a press conference at noon today. Tiger Rag Associate Editor James Moran says we heard yesterday that LSU’s search had been whittled down to two candidates.

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Orgeron took over as interim when Les Miles was fired in September, and the Tigers were 5-2 with Coach O at the helm.

Early voting for the December 10 runoff is underway, and U.S. Senate candidates, Republican John Kennedy and Democrat Foster Campbell, will not debate before the runoff. UL Lafayette Political science professor Pearson Cross says Kennedy could only lose in a face to face debate and the polls show he’s running comfortably ahead.

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It’s Small Business Saturday, and the Small Business Saturday Consumer Insights Survey found 63-percent of shoppers are willing to spend a little more on an item if it comes from a locally owned business. Spokesperson for the National Federation of Independent Businesses in Louisiana, Todd Pack says this is really exciting news for small business owners.

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But Executive Director of the Louisiana Retailers Association, Dawn Johnson, says it’s a different kind of holiday shopping season in the Bayou State, because of the flooding that took place earlier this year.

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Johnson says they are cautiously optimistic that this will be a good holiday shopping season for Louisiana retailers.

LSU will reportedly name Ed Orgeron as its new head football coach during a noon press conference today. Orgeron took over the fired Les Miles in September and guided the Tigers to a 5-2 record while at the helm. Orgeron met with LSU athletics director Joe Alleva on Friday, following the Tigers big win over Texas A&M.

Small businesses are hoping for a ton of customers today on Small Business Saturday. Michelle Southern has more…

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Early voting is underway and Election Day is less than two weeks away, so candidates are campaigning in full swing. UL-Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says now is the time for a dash to the finish line. But he says the US Senate and two Congressional elections have been relatively quiet.

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This Saturday’s Powerball jackpot drawing has jumped to a whopping 403 million dollars. Louisiana Lottery Spokesperson Kim Chopin says this is the 9^th largest jackpot in Powerball history.

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Chopin expects a lot of people will be buying tickets for Saturday’s drawing because they’re already out holiday shopping. She adds this is the second year in a row we’ve seen a huge Powerball jackpot during the holiday season.

Could Houston Head Coach Tom Herman be the next head football coach of the LSU Tigers? Jeff Palermo has more…
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Louisiana State Police is reminding hunters to watch where they leave their vehicles or they could be ticketed. LSP says many hunters park their trucks alongside the trees on the side of the highway because it’s easier access to their land but when motorists see cars on the side of the road they often think someone needs help and it becomes a hazard. Parking on the side of a state or federal road is against the law.

Tomorrow night’s Powerball jackpot has reached 403 million dollars, that’s a cash value of 243.8 million dollars. Louisiana Lottery Spokesperson Kim Chopin says she expects a lot of people will be out buying tickets for Saturday’s drawing because they’re already out Black Friday shopping.
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She says this is the 9th largest jackpot in Powerball history.

Small Business Saturday is tomorrow and many local businesses are expecting a busy day. Spokesperson for the National Federation of Independent Businesses in Louisiana, Todd Pack, says those who plan to shop locally tomorrow say they value the contributions these local businesses have on the community.
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Houston’s Tom Herman is a top candidate to be LSU’s next head football coach. Glen Guilbeau of the USA Today Network and columnist for Tiger Rag Magazine says LSU also approached Florida State head coach Jimbo Fisher but he declined an offer that would pay him about 7 million dollars a year. He says interim head coach Ed Orgeron still remains a candidate.

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Tigers Athletic Director Joe Alleva met with Coach O earlier this morning as planned.

Tomorrow’s Powerball jackpot drawing has soared to a massive 403 million dollars. Louisiana Lottery Spokesperson Kim Chopin says this is the second year in a row we’ve seen a big jackpot during the holidays, as last year it reached 1.6 billion dollars. She says this year’s winner will be able to buy a lot of Christmas gifts.

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The cash value is 243.8 million dollars.

Small Business Saturday is tomorrow and local, independent businesses are expecting a big turnout. Spokesperson for the National Federation of Independent Businesses in Louisiana, Todd Pack, says a recent survey shows more people than ever are aware of Small Business Saturday and 62-percent of those plan to shop at small retailers.

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The survey found 63-percent of consumers are willing to spend more on items if it comes from a locally owned business.

Holiday shopping is in full swing. Executive Director of the Louisiana Retailers Association Dawn Johnson says this is  an important time for retailers that were impacted by the historic floods in March and August.

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She expects it will be a successful holiday shopping season for retailers.

Small businesses are hoping for a ton of customers tomorrow as it’s Small Business Saturday. Michelle Southern has more…
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Early voting for the December 10th runoff election beings tomorrow. The polls will be open from 8:30 am to 6 p.m until Saturday, December 3rd, except for Sunday. To find your early voting location visit Geauxvote.com. All voters will also receive the Louisiana Blue Dog I voted sticker.

 
The holiday shopping season is underway. Executive Director of the Louisiana Retailers Association, Dawn Johnson, says it’s a different kind of holiday shopping season in the Bayou State, because of the flooding that took place earlier this year…
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Johnson says they’re hopeful this is be a great holiday shopping season for Louisiana businesses.

Tomorrow’s Powerball jackpot has reached a whopping 403 million dollars. Louisiana Lottery Spokesperson Kimberly Chopin says it’s the 9th largest jackpot in Powerball history.
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Last year the jackpot reached a record 1.6 billion dollars.

The holiday shopping season is underway. Executive Director of the Louisiana Retailers Association Dawn Johnson says it’s hard for them to make predictions on the type of holiday shopping season it will be in Louisiana, because flood victims don’t have the cash on hand to buy certain kinds of gifts…
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Johnson encourages shoppers to visit a local retailer tomorrow for Small Business Saturday.

Houston’s Tom Herman has emerged as LSU’s top candidate to be the next head football coach of the Tigers. Glen Guilbeau of the USA Today Network and featured columnist for Tiger Rag Magazine says LSU representatives paid Herman a visit on Thanksgiving Day…
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Meanwhile, Herman was interviewed by ESPN this morning and said don’t believe everything you read.

Early voting for the December 10th election begins tomorrow and runs until December 3rd. Emelie Gunn has more…
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State Police are reminding hunters they could receive a ticket if they park their vehicle on the side of the road to enter wooded areas. Trooper Scott Moreau says motorists should not stop on the side of the highway unless it’s an emergency, or risk getting a ticket….
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