The two candidates for governor are in Baton Rouge today holding press conferences. Democrat John Bel Edwards was joined by sheriffs from around the state as he received the Louisiana Sheriffs Association endorsement earlier this week. The Amite Representative says a recent ad by Republican David Vitter claiming Edwards is going to release 55-hundred inmates if elected is not true…:
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Vitter is holding a rally this afternoon and is expected to announce he’s been endorsed by the NFIB.

Cops say a gymnastics coach from Jefferson Parish has been arrested and booked with video voyeurism and possession and production of child pornography. Kenner Police say they executed a search warrant at the home of Brian Townsend and found several images of female juveniles engaging in sex acts. Townsend worked at several dance studios in Kenner and Metairie.

Four French Quarter strip clubs who had their liquor licenses suspended by the state Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control will be able to sell alcohol. That’s because a New Orleans judge has issued a temporary restraining order against ATC Commissioner Troy Hebert’s suspension order. Hebert is not pleased…:
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A hearing on the temporary restraining order is scheduled for next week.

Weather this Halloween is looking a little spooky…:
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The New Orleans NAACP chapter is asking David Vitter’s gubernatorial campaign to take down a TV ad that uses the word “thugs” inside the commercial. The commercial claims that Democrat John Bel Edwards’ proposal to release thousands of criminals is dangerous and irresponsible. New Orleans NAACP President Morris Reed says not only is the commercial offensive, but it might not be factual…

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The Vitter campaign has said they will not remove the ad from television.

Severe storms and heavy rainfall is expected across Louisiana this Halloween. State Climatologist Barry Keim says it’s a good thing many parishes have moved Trick or Treating to Friday, because heavy downpours are expected Saturday….

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He adds that there is the potential of tornadoes with this weather system.

State Police is reminding parents and kids to play it safe when Trick-or-Treating this Halloween. Michelle Southern reports…

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The state Attorney General’s Office reports the arrest of a Denham Springs contractor accused to theft, forgery, and fraud. They believe 46-year-old James Brewer, owner of Brewer Construction Group, took a down payment of over $3000 and then failed to preform the promised work. Their investigation also discovered that Brewer didn’t become a licensed contractor until several months after the deal was made. If convicted, Brewer faces up to 10 years in prison on each count.

The New Orleans NAACP has requested that the Vitter campaign remove a TV commercial that uses the word “thugs”. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Shreveport Police have arrested a man for his alleged involvement in a Thursday night stabbing. They say 41-year-old Dameon Jefferson and 44-year-old Christopher Johnson were involved in an altercation when Johnson allegedly pulled a weapon and stabbed Jefferson. Jefferson was transported to a local hospital with life threatening injuries. Johnson was arrested without incident and charged with attempted second degree murder.

State Police is reminding kids and parents to keep safety first when it comes to trick-or-treating. Trooper Brian Lee says you should always walk on sidewalks if they are available, but if not pedestrians should stay on the left side of the road facing traffic. He adds that parents should inspect all candy for safety after returning home…

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He also encourages people to check the State Police sex offender registry to see if there are any culprits in the area you’ll be trick or treating.

State Climatologist Barry Keim says the weather on Halloween could be frightening, as severe storms and heavy rainfall is expected. Keim says there’s also the potential of tornadoes with this latest weather system….

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Keim says it’s a good thing many parishes have moved Trick or Treating to Friday, because heavy downpours are expected Saturday.

The New Orleans chapter of the NAACP wants David Vitter’s gubernatorial campaign to take down a TV ad that uses the word “thugs” inside the commercial. Chapter President Morris Reed says the ad seeks to strike fear in the hearts of the white community…

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The Vitter campaign has said they will not remove the ad from television.

State Police is reminding kids and parents to play it safe when trick-or-treating this Halloween. Trooper Brian Lee encourages people to check the State Police sex offender registry to see if there are any culprits in the area you’ll be trick or treating…

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Lee says it’s also important to make sure your kids know their address and phone number in case they wander off, they know how to find you.

Three major national political forecasters now say a Republican win in Louisiana’s gubernatorial election is not as certain as it once was. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Republican David Vitter ended up with high negatives because of the type of attacks he was getting from his opponents in the primary…

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Some forecasters are now classifying this race as a “toss-up”.

Weather forecasters say Halloween could be frightening, as severe storms and heavy rainfall is expected. State Climatologist Barry Keim says a front will stall along the Louisiana coast and it will help to produce another significant rain event, similar to what we saw last weekend…

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Keim says this rain will likely take care of the lingering drought problems we’ve had, even in north Louisiana.

The New Orleans NAACP chapter has asked David Vitter’s gubernatorial campaign to take down a TV ad that uses the word “thugs” inside the commercial. Morris Reed, chapter president of the NAACP of New Orleans, believes “thugs” is used in the commercial to drive a wedge between the black and white communities…

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The commercial makes the claim that Edwards would release thousands of “dangerous thugs” from prison if elected.

Three major national political forecasters now say a win for Republicans in this gubernatorial election is not as certain as it once was. Some classify the race as a “toss-up” or a downgrade from “Likely Republican” to “Leans Republican.” Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat attributes this to the gubernatorial primary…

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Pinsonat says outside forecasters had previously considered a GOP win a lock due to the fact that Louisiana is still a red state.

State Police is reminding kids and parents about some of the basic safety rules when it comes to walking the streets for trick or treat. Trooper Brian Lee says as you hit up neighborhoods, please remain vigilant for possible hazardous or dangerous situations. He says parents should make sure kids have flashlights and something reflective on their costume…

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Lee says you should always walk on sidewalks if they are available, but if not pedestrians should stay on the left side of the road facing traffic.

And Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend. Be sure to set your clock back one hour before going to bed Saturday night.

The state Department of Education says the percentage of high schools in Louisiana who have received an “A” grade under the state’s accountability system have increased from 10-percent last year to 23-percent this year. Education Superintendent John White says higher graduation rates and ACT scores led to 73-percent of high schools receiving at least a “C”…
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White says the state plans to raise the bar on standards over the next ten years.

A new survey on the governor’s race shows Democrat John Bel Edwards leading Republican David Vitter by a 52 to 40-percent margin. Political analyst Clancy Dubos says there is little time for Vitter to turn things around…
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The survey was conducted by Anzalone Liszt Grove Research on behalf of the anti-Vitter Gumbo PAC.

Three major national political forecasters now say a win for Republicans in this gubernatorial election is not as certain as it once was. Some classify the race as a “toss-up” or a downgrade from “Likely Republican” to “Leans Republican.” Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Democrat John Bel Edwards tends to be painted in a more positive light in the media which is what political forecasters see…
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Fans are scrambling to get tickets for the top 10 matchup next weekend between LSU and Alabama. But Cameron Papp with Stub Hub says tickets for the November 7th showdown are not as pricey as previous LSU-Alabama games in 2013 and 2011…
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He says the cheapest ticket available for the November 7th game is 195-dollars.

A new poll on the governor’s race shows Democrat John Bel Edwards leading Republican David Vitter by a 52 to 40% margin. But the survey was conducted on behalf of the anti-Vitter Gumbo PAC. Political analyst Clancy Dubos believes Edwards could actually be higher than 12 points…:
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Meanwhile Vitter is staying busy on the campaign trail. The US Senator was in Lafayette today announcing endorsements of a group that represents Louisiana’s oil and gas industry and also several politicians from the Acadiana region, many of of whom supported Republican Scott Angelle in the primary. The endorsements for Vitter include Congressman Charles Boustany and Lafayette Mayor Joey Durel. Vitter will be in Baton Rouge tomorrow holding a “Together, Louisiana Strong” rally with other Republicans.

The Shreveport Police department says two people have been arrested in connection with the deadly shooting that claimed the life of one woman and injured two others. 36-year-old Verdina Crichlow was killed. Cpl. Breck Scott says 29-year-old Elbert Fredieu was arrested in the shooting and 24-year-old Scarlett Groce as an accomplice. He says the surviving victims, 43-year-old Tammy Harris and 15-year-old Tranautica Webber, remain hospitalized…:
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They are working to determine a motive.

The State Department of Education says the percentage of high schools in Louisiana who have received an “A” grade under the state’s accountability system have increased from 10-percent last year to 23-percent this year. Superintendent of Education John White says the state plans to raise the bar on standards over the next ten years…:
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A new poll on Louisiana’s governor’s race shows Democrat John Bel Edwards leading Republican David Vitter by a 52 to 40-percent margin. Eric Gill reports…:
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The NAACP of New Orleans says they’ve been getting complaints about Vitter’s ad targeting Edwards and using the words “dangerous thugs” to describe people recently released from prison. They feel it’s a veiled attempt by the US Senator to scare the white community. The Vitter campaign says they don’t plan to pull the spot.

The State Department of Education has released letter grades for Louisiana public high schools with grades 9-12, and found that the number of institutions earning an “A” went from 10 percent last year to 23 percent this year. Superintendent of Education John White says schools have really stepped up to give kids the support needed to succeed in school…:
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He says ACT scores and graduation rates are major factors in the improvement.

As you might expect, the ticket for the No. 4 LSU vs No. 7 Alabama game in Tuscaloosa next weekend is a hot one. Cameron Papp with the secondary ticket market StubHub says the average price for a seat in Bryant Denny Stadium is $350 but it’s a different story the closer you get to the field…:
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The game November 7th kicks off at 7pm.

A new poll on Louisiana’s governor’s race shows Democrat John Bel Edwards leading Republican David Vitter by a 52 to 40-percent margin. The survey, conducted on behalf of anti-Vitter Gumbo PAC, also says the US Senator’s unfavorability rating has climbed to 52-percent. Political Analyst Clancy Dubos thinks Edwards’ recent endorsement by the Louisiana Sheriff’s Association could be a sign…:
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With the election a little more than three weeks away, Dubos feels there is little time for Vitter to turn things around.

The New Orleans branch of the NAACP is calling on Vitter to remove the words “dangerous thugs” from one of his campaign commercials to describe people who get out of prison. The ad compares Edwards to President Obaama saying they have plans to release 5,500 inmates. Vitter’s spokesman Luke Bolar says they’re not about to take the ad down.

The percentage of high schools in the state receiving “A” grades under the accountability system has gone up 13-percent since last year. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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Festival Productions announced today that next year’s Bayou Country Superfest will be expanded to three days and promises to include an explosive line up. BCS in Tiger Stadium will take place Memorial Day weekend 2016 from Friday through Sunday, May 27th-29th. Organizers say they will announce the performers on November 10th.

The state Department of Education says the percentage of high schools in Louisiana who have received an “A” grade under the state’s accountability system have increased from 10-percent last year to 23-percent this year. Education Superintendent John White says higher graduation rates and ACT scores led to 73-percent of high schools receiving at least a “C”…

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White says the state plans to raise the bar on standards over the next ten years.

A new survey on the governor’s race shows Democrat John Bel Edwards leading Republican David Vitter by a 52 to 40-percent margin. The survey also shows Vitter’s unfavorability rating has climbed to 52-percent. With the election a little more than three weeks away, Political analyst Clancy Dubos says there is little time for Vitter to turn things around…

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The survey was conducted by Anzalone Liszt Grove Research on behalf of the anti-Vitter Gumbo PAC.

Shreveport Police have arrested two people they believe responsible for a deadly shooting that killed 36-year-old Verdina Crichlow and injured two others. Cpl. Breck Scott says 29-year-old Elbert Fredieu and 24-year-old Scarlett Groce, were taken into custody Wednesday. He says Groce was located at her home in Bossier City…

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Fredieu is charged with one count of second degree murder and two counts of attempted second degree murder.

Fans are scrambling to get tickets for the top 10 matchup next weekend between LSU and Alabama. Cameron Papp with Stub Hub says the 2013 LSU- Alabama matchup had the highest ticket sales followed by the 2011 game of the century…

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He says the cheapest ticket available for the November 7th game is 195-dollars.