Early voting ends today and Secretary of State Tom Schedler encourages everyone to go out and exercise your right to vote. Total voter turnout in October was 39-percent and Schedler says we could possibly have an anomaly where the general election receives a better turnout than the primary, because early voting has been brisk this week…
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Schedler says voters are more engaged now that the ballot is smaller, especially with the governor’s race down to just two candidates.

Some people may early vote and then head to Tiger Stadium to see ninth ranked LSU host Arkansas. The Tigers are looking to rebound after a tough loss to Alabama last week. Les Miles is 27-and-2 at LSU in games after a loss. But both losses were against the Razorbacks. Kick-off is at 6:15.

Also today…ULM hosts Arkansas State, who is undefeated in the Sun Belt, and Nicholls State will face Central Arkansas for a six o’ clock kickoff in Thibodaux.

The 2015 gubernatorial poll by UNO showed Democrat John Bel Edwards with a 22 point lead over Republican David Vitter. Pollster Ed Chervenak says nearly half of people who voted for the other two GOP candidates in the primary, said they would push the button for Edwards next Saturday…:
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The latest Hayride–Marble-Port poll shows Edwards with only a six-percentage point lead.

Ready for mudbugs? Crawfish are already starting to pop up in stores across some coastal parishes in Louisiana. Michelle Southern reports…:
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In the 2015 University of New Orleans Louisiana Gubernatorial Runoff survey, Governor Bobby Jindal came out with a 70 percent disapproval rating. Ed Chervenak, director of the UNO Survey Research Center believes the Governor and now Republican Presidential candidate is having a major impact on the upcoming runoff…:
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Jindal has told reporters that if David Vitter is facing challenges in his race, those are due to other issues.

Today is the last day of early voting as polls will close at 6 PM. To find a polling location near you, go to geauxvote dot com. Secretary of State Tom Schedler says early voting totals are up compared to the early voting period for the primary…

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Election day is next Saturday.

Many people in Louisiana have heavy hearts today for the people in France who were victims of an attack by the Islamic group ISIS. French authorities say 127 people were killed in multiple shootings. House Majority Whip and Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise said today America stands in solidarity with our ally France. Terror will not prevail.

Lawyers for Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson and his former heirs have agreed to mediation over Benson’s lawsuit to remove them as future owners of the teams. Benson’s lawsuit seeks to take back stock in the team from his heirs and force them out as non-voting owners of the teams. Legal analyst Tim Meche says it’s normal for a judge to order mediation in a case like this…:
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He says, at the end of the day, both parties will have to sit down together and come to some understanding.

Republican gubernatorial candidate David Vitter’s latest campaign commercial features “Duck Dynasty” star Willie Robertson backing the senator in the governor’s election. Eric Gill reports…
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Cook Political Report publisher Charlie Cook predicts races all around the country and he has Democrat John Bel Edwards as a slight favorite to beat Republican David Vitter on November 21st. Cooks says polls show Vitter losing the race as he’s unpopular with women voters because of his past prostitution scandal.

Lawyers for Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson and his estranged heirs have agreed to mediation over Benson’s lawsuit to remove them as future owners of the teams. Legal analyst Tim Meche believes this is a sign that Judge Jane Triche Milazzo indicated to Benson’s lawyers they would not win the case if it went to trial…:
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Benson’s lawsuit seeks to take back stock in the team from his heirs and force them out as non-voting owners of the teams.

After a tough loss last week to Alabama, ninth ranked LSU returns to the football field tonight to Arkansas. LSU is 27-and-2 under Coach Les Miles in games following a loss. But last year, The Tigers lost to Arkansas a week after falling to Alabama. Kickoff tonight is at 6:15.

One of the latest campaign commercials in the governor’s race features Republican David Vitter and Duck Dynasty reality TV star Willie Robertson. Robertston says he knows Vitter has made some mistakes, but who hasn’t, referring to the Senator’s prostitution scandal. ULM political science professor Joshua Stockley says the timing of this commercial won’t work for Vitter…
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Meanwhile Governor Bobby Jindal says he will not make an endorsement in the race. The republican presidential candidate says the public doesn’t care much about one politician endorsing another.

State Treasurer John Kennedy, who is a republican, went on the Moon Griffon Radio Show today and urged fellow republican Scott Angelle to endorse Vitter in the governor’s race. Angelle finished third, just behind Vitter in the gubernatorial campaign.

Lawyers for Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson and his estranged heirs have agreed to mediation over Benson’s lawsuit to remove them as future owners of the teams. Eric Gill reports….
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LaFourche Parish deputies arrested a man after he armed himself on a boat that didn’t belong to him. Sheriff’s office spokesperson Brennan Matherne says the standoff lasted for about three hours on a boat docked along the Intracoastal Canal…
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Authorities believe Boudreaux was attempting to steal items off the boat.

Republican gubernatorial candidate David Vitter’s latest campaign commercial features “Duck Dynasty” star Willie Robertson backing the senator in the governor’s election. Eric Gill reports…:
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Governor Jindal will reportedly not endorse a candidate in the runoff. The Republican Presidential candidate said voters can make up their own minds without him announcing who he is backing. A recent UNO poll of likely voters in Louisiana showed Jindal had a 70 percent disapproval rating, so analysts say it’s not likely his endorsement would have helped either candidate.

In the 2015 University of New Orleans Louisiana Gubernatorial Runoff survey, polls show Republican Billy Nungesser in a 10 point lead over Democrat Kip Holden in the Lt. Governor’s race. Ed Chervenak, director of the UNO Survey Research Center, says, unlike the governor’s race, the Lt. Governor’s election is running on race and partisanship..:
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The poll of 600 likely voters was conducted between November 2nd-8th.

A three hour standoff between authorities and an armed man on a boat in Larose ended early this afternoon. Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Spokesperson Brennan Matherne says they got a report of a man trespassing on a boat and when deputies arrived, the saw the man was armed and they later moved in to take him into custody after he fired a gun into the air. They believe 44-year-old Daniel Boudreaux was trying to rob the boat…:
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The two candidates for governor met today in Baton Rouge in the third gubernatorial runoff forum prior to Election Day November 21st. Today’s face-off was hosted by Together Louisiana, group of churchgoers and members of civic organizations dedicated to addressing socio-ecomonic issues. The 2015 gubernatorial poll by UNO showed Democrat John Bel Edwards with a 22 point lead over Republican David Vitter. Pollster Ed Chervenak says nearly half of people who voted for the other two GOP candidates in the primary, said they would push the button for Edwards next Saturday…:
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State Police say a motorcyclist was killed in Ouachita Parish this morning after he struck a vehicle who pulled out in front of him. They say a Tahoe driven by 57-year-old Cindy Self of West Monroe took a left turn into the path of 52-year-old Robert Becker of Columbia’s Harley. He was pronounced dead on scene.

Lawyers for Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson and his estranged heirs have agreed to mediation over Benson’s lawsuit to remove them as future owners of the teams. Legal analyst Tim Meche says, at the end of the day, both parties are going to have to sit together and come to some understanding. Meche says the big question here is what the heirs will hold out for…:
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The suit is scheduled for trial next June.

The trespasser who barricaded himself on a vessel docked along the Intracoastal Canal in Larose, surrendered peacefully and has been taken into the custody of the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office. Spokesperson Brennan Matherne says when they arrived on scene they tried to negotiate with 44-year-old Daniel Boudreaux but he had a shot gun and he fired into the air…:
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Police believe Boudreaux may have been trying to steal items on the vessel.

Duck Dynasty’s Willie Robertson of West Monroe appears in the latest campaign ad for Republican gubernatorial candidate David Vitter. The commercial continues Vitter’s theme of redemption from his prostitution scandal with Robertson stating, “I know he’s made some mistakes, but who hasn’t?” ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says fans of this reality show are probably going to vote for Vitter anyway…:
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With the prostitution scandal on the top of voters minds, Stockley believes the Vitter campaign has bigger fish to fry.

State Treasurer John Kennedy said on the Moon Griffon radio show that Republican Scott Angelle should break his silence and tell voters who he’s endorsing in the governor’s race. He feels Angelle needs to say he’s backing Vitter to prove he’s a real conservative.

Lawyers for Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson and his former heirs have agreed to mediation over Benson’s lawsuit to remove them as future owners of the teams. Benson’s lawsuit seeks to take back stock in the team from his heirs and force them out as non-voting owners of the teams. Legal analyst Tim Meche says it’s normal for a judge to order mediation in a case like this…:
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He says, at the end of the day, both parties are going to have to sit together and come to some understanding.

Tomorrow night…ninth ranked LSU hosts Arkansas. The voice of the Tigers, Jim Hawthorne, will miss his second consecutive game after undergoing heart surgery. But he will be on the field before the game as he’ll receive the Chris Schenkel Award, which goes to individuals who’ve had a long distinguished career broadcasting college football at a particular school.

Republican gubernatorial candidate David Vitter’s latest campaign commercial features “Duck Dynasty” star Willie Robertson backing the US Senator in the governor’s race. Eric Gill reports…:
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As the city of New Orleans mourns the loss music legend Allen Toussaint, a group on Facebook as formed a campaign seeking to rename Lee Circle in honor of the jazz great. The suggestion comes as a push is being made to relocate confederate statues around the city from their prominent locations. An online petition already has over 2,000 signatures.

A three hour standoff between authorities and an armed man on a boat in Larose ended early this afternoon. Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Spokesperson Brennan Matherne says police responded to a call by the owner of the vessel alerting them that an armed man, who didn’t have permission, was aboard a boat docked along the Intracoastal Canal…:
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He says negotiators were talking to Boudreaux until he fired a shot into the air and that’s when a team moved in and took him into custody. It is unknown why the man did this.

In the 2015 University of New Orleans Louisiana Gubernatorial Runoff survey, Governor Bobby Jindal came out with a 70 percent disapproval rating. Ed Chervenak, director of the UNO Survey Research Center believes the Governor and now Republican Presidential candidate is having a major impact on the upcoming runoff…:
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It looks like Republican gubernatorial candidate David Vitter is bringing some star power to his campaign. His latest commercial features “Duck Dynasty” star Willie Robertson of West Monroe backing the US Senator in the governor’s election. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley feels Robertson’s endorsement of Vitter is pretty inconsequential…:
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The ad continues Vitter’s theme of redemption from his prostitution scandal with Robertson stating, “I know he’s made some mistakes, but who hasn’t?”

Meanwhile the campaign for Vitter’s opponent, Democrat John Bel Edwards, announces the Representative from Amite has the backing of The Louisiana State Troopers Association. The Executive Director, David Young, says it’s rare for State Troopers to endorse candidates, but it was appropriate in the runoff because Edwards views on public safety align with theirs.

Lawyers for Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson and his estranged heirs have agreed to mediation over Benson’s lawsuit to remove them as future owners of the teams. Eric Gill reports…:
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The low-cost Spirit Airlines non-stop flight from New Orleans to Las Vegas is now available to customers as of today. Officials with the airline also announced they will begin offering nonstop flights to Los Angeles next spring.

In the 2015 University of New Orleans Louisiana Gubernatorial Runoff survey, polls show Republican Billy Nungesser in a 10 point lead over Democrat Kip Holden in the Lt. Governor’s race. Ed Chervenak, director of the UNO Survey Research Center, says, unlike the governor’s race, the Lt. Governor’s election is running on race and partisanship..:
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The poll of 600 likely voters was conducted between November 2nd-8th. Early voting for the runoff ends tomorrow and the Secretary of State’s Office is urging people to take advantage as November 21st is the weekend before Thanksgiving and it’s a busy time for many.

LaPolitics.com is reporting that the state Ethics Administration says, in 2015, a record number of new political action committees have formed. They say 281 PACs are registered this year up from 233 10 years ago and the number of new PACs, currently at 58, is up from 33 a decade ago.

Lawyers for Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson and his estranged heirs have agreed to mediation over Benson’s lawsuit to remove them as future owners of the teams. Legal analyst Tim Meche believes this is a sign that Judge Jane Triche Milazzo indicated to Benson’s lawyers that they would not win the case during trial…:
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Benson’s lawsuit seeks to take back stock in the team from his heirs and force them out as non-voting owners of the teams.

The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office says deputies have responded to a call of a man who is armed and has barricaded himself on a boat that’s docked along the Intracoastal Canal. Apparently the man was trespassing on the vessel and deputies are trying to negotiate with him for a peaceful surrender. We’ll have more on this as it develops.