The three major Republican candidates in the Lt. Governor’s race have qualified for this fall’s election. Opelousas state Senator Elbert Guillory, Jefferson Parish President John Young, and Former Plaquemines Parish President Billy Nungesser filed their paperwork Tuesday morning. Nungesser says he looks forward to collaborating with people statewide to keep the state’s tourism industry strong…

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Democrat Baton Rouge Mayor-President Kip Holden is expected to qualify this afternoon.

Two new polls show Governor Bobby Jindal’s presidential campaign gaining more support in Iowa. An NBC/Marist Poll shows Jindal receiving four percent of the vote and a Gravis Poll has him at 5 percent. Gravis Marketing President Doug Kaplan says Jindal still has to make a move. He says in the past other low ranking candidates were able to rise to the top in Iowa…

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The Iowa caucuses will be held February 1st.

State Police say a two-vehicle crash in Lafourche Parish has left one man dead and another seriously injured. They say 63-year-old Steven Galliano of Cut Off was backing his SUV out of a driveway on US 90 when he pulled into the path of a car driven by 45-year-old Keifer Bonvillain of Houma. The car struck the SUV on the driver’s side. Galliano was pronounced dead at the scene. Bonvillain was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries. The crash investigation is ongoing.

50 years ago today Hurricane Betsy made landfall in Louisiana. Emelie Gunn has more on the devastating storm…

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Three men have signed up to be the state’s next Lieutenant Governor. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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The Natchitoches Police Department is investigating the shooting death of a teenager. They say 17-year-old DeMarcus Pye was found lying in a ditch suffering from two apparent gunshot wounds. Pye, a 10th grader at Natchitoches Central High School, was pronounced dead at the scene. It’s reported that the shooting occurred after a fight broke out near where Pye was found. The police investigation is ongoing and they believe arrests may be forthcoming.

Hurricane Betsy made landfall in Louisiana 50 years ago today. State Climatologist Barry Keim says forecasters knew the storm was coming, but not many residents were prepared to leave New Orleans…

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He says Betsy was the signature storm of New Orleans and a turning point for the city up until Hurricane Katrina.

LSU announces its refund plan for those who had tickets to the cancelled McNeese State game. Brian Broussard, head of the LSU athletic ticket office, says if you’re a season ticket holder or purchased the tickets through LSU with a credit card, you will automatically be issued a refund on your credit card account by September 30th. He says Athletic Director Joe Alleva believes a refund is the right thing to do in this case…

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If you paid by cash or check through LSU, you’ll need to show proof of purchase.

The three major Republican candidates in the Lt. Governor’s race – Opelousas state Senator Elbert Guillory, Former Plaquemines Parish President Billy Nungesser, and Jefferson Parish President John Young – qualified for this fall’s election Tuesday morning. Young says, if elected, he’s eager to work with the new administration…

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Democrat Baton Rouge Mayor-President Kip Holden is expected to qualify later today.

Governor Bobby Jindal may be gaining support in Iowa. An NBC/Marist Poll shows the governor with four percent of the vote, while a Gravis Poll has Jindal at 5 percent. Gravis Marketing President Doug Kaplan says there is plenty of time left for Jindal or another candidate to catch up and take the lead…

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Kaplan says Jindal isn’t doing well in the national polls but those don’t really matter at this point in the race.

Today is the 50th anniversary of Hurricane Betsy making landfall in Louisiana. State Climatologist Barry Keim says Betsy was the signature storm of New Orleans and a turning point for the city up until Hurricane Katrina. He says the hurricane made landfall at night and created major flooding across the region…

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Keim says Betsy was a defining moment for the Crescent City and should be remembered.

LSU has released its plans for refunding those who had tickets for Saturday’s cancelled McNeese State football game. Head of the LSU athletic ticket office, Brian Broussard, says If you bought a ticket for the game through the office with cash or check, then you’ll need to show proof of purchase before getting a refund…

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If you’re a season ticket holder or purchased tickets through LSU with a credit card, you will automatically be issued a refund on your credit card account by September 30th.

A couple of new polls show Governor Bobby Jindal gaining more support in Iowa. An NBC/Marist Poll shows four percent of Iowa caucus-goers plan on voting for Jindal and a Gravis Poll shows him at 5 percent. Gravis Marketing President Doug Kaplan…

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Kaplan says Donald Trump is the front runner in their poll with 32 percent.

The three major Republican candidates in the Lt. Governor’s race qualified for this fall’s election Tuesday morning. Opelousas state Senator Elbert Guillory says he has over 45 years of experience in law and government and is excited about the race…

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Jefferson Parish President John Young and former Plaquemines Parish President Billy Nungesser also qualified yesterday. Democrat Baton Rouge Mayor-President Kip Holden is expected to qualify this afternoon.

LSU has released its plans for refunding those who had tickets for Saturday’s cancelled McNeese State football game. Brian Broussard, the head of the LSU athletic ticket office, says If you purchased the tickets through LSU with a credit card or if you’re a season ticket holder, you will automatically be issued a refund on your credit card account by September 30th…

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If you paid for a ticket for the McNeese State game through the LSU ticket office with cash or check, then you’ll need to show proof of purchase before getting a refund.

First day of qualiying for the statewide elections this fall is over. Six people have qualified to be the state’s next governor, including the current Lt. Governor, Jay Dardenne…
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There are currently four republicans in the race and two democrats, Cary Deaton, who ran in 2011 and state representative John Bel Edwards, who is not discouraged by the results of last year’s Senate race, which saw three-term democratic incumbent Mary Landrieu lose…
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Qualifying concludes on Thursday afternoon.

LSU has released its plans for refunding those who had tickets for Saturday’s cancelled McNese State football game. If you purchased the tickets through LSU with a credit card, you will automatically be issued a refund on credit card account by September 30th.

Two republicans have filed paperwork to challenge curent attorney general Buddy Caldwell, who is also a republican. Marty Maley and Jeff Landry both say a change is needed. Landry is a former Congressman. He says he’ll bring honesty and integrity to the A-G’s office…
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Caldwell is seeking a third term as attorney general.

Jefferson Parish Sheriff Newell Normand announced the arrest of two individuals who fired shots at deputies who were on patrol last week in Marrero. Normand says neither man is showing any remorse about the shooting…
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Both men face 20 to 50 years in prison if convicted. No officers were injured in the shooting.

Qualifying began today for this fall’s statewide elections and the four major gubernatorial candidates all qualified before 10AM. Eric Gill reports…:
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Two of four workers who were injured in an explosion and fire at a plant in Ascension Parish last week have been released from the hospital. Renewable Energy Group said the unnamed worker was discharged from the Baton Rouge General Regional Burn Unit fight nights after the explosion. Two other workers remain hospitalized with one in reported good condition and another in serious condition.

A 54-year-old man from Lake Providence died after his house caught on fire that was likely started by a cigarette in his bed. State Fire Marshal Butch Browning says 54-year-old Kenneth Jefferson was trying to put the fire out and died from injuries he sustained. He says whenever there is a fire, one should notify everyone in the area and then escape to safety, not stay behind to put it out…:
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Browning adds that you should never smoke in bed.

The Natchitoches Police Department has identified the high school student who was shot to death Monday evening outside a home in the city. They say 17-year-old DeMarcus Pye was found lying in a ditch shot two times. It’s reported that there was some type of fight the victim could have been involved in and cops say arrests may be forthcoming.

The official start to the campaign season got underway this morning as qualifying began in Baton Rouge. Republican Senator David Vitter was the first gubernatorial candidate to sign up. He says Louisiana is facing serious problems…:
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Vitter has by far the most money in his campaign warchest, but Republican Scott Angelle says this race is too important to place focus on money…:
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Democrat John Bel Edwards and Republican Jay Dardenne are also now officially in the race.

Governor Bobby Jindal is going to host a prayer rally on the steps of the state capitol on Monday at 11:30am to commemorate the statewide day of prayer for all law enforcement.

The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office says they’ve got two people in custody who are accused of shooting at police officers last week. Sheriff Newell Normand says the cop car was hit five times then the officers fired back 14 times but nobody was struck. He says the suspects, who were part of a large drug-dealing operation, admitted they knew they were shooting at the police…:
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21-year-old Malcolm Hall and 20-year-old Terrance Carter were charged in the incident.

LSU dropped two spots to No. 15 in the USA today Coaches’ Poll after Saturday’s severe weather canceled their game against McNeese State. But in the AP the Tigers remained at No. 14. The SEC has a record 10 teams ranked in the AP poll.

The Krewe of Endymion in New Orleans announces Pitbull and Steven Tyler of Aerosmith will be the performers at the krewe’s annual celebration in the Superdome the Saturday before Mardi Gras.

Qualifying for the fall elections got underway this morning at the Secretary of State’s Office in Baton Rouge and all four gubernatorial candidates signed up before 10am. The race for Attorney General will be a heated one. West Baton Rouge Parish prosecutor Marty Maley is trying to unseat AG Buddy Caldwell saying the incumbent doesn’t have court room experience…:
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Also running for AG is former congressman Jeff Landry.

The State Fire Marshal’s Office says a man in East Carroll Parish died in a house fire last night which was likely started because he was smoking in bed. Marshal Butch Browning says the victim is 54-year-old Kenneth Jefferson of Lake Providence and the girlfriend said they often smoked in bed:
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He adds you should never stay behind to try to put out a fire.

The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office announces the arrest of two suspects who are accused of trying to kill deputies who were on patrol last week in Marrero. Emlie Gunn reports…:
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The St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office says they received a report of a bomb threat from school officials at Cecilia Jr. High this morning — but have since issued an all clear. They say both the Jr. High and the High School in Breaux Bridge were evacuated out of an abundance of caution and students were dismissed. Officials found no bomb in either school.

Qualifying began today for this fall’s statewide elections and the four major gubernatorial candidates all qualified before 10AM. Eric Gill reports…:
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The motoring public continues to enjoy falling prices at the pump. The American Automobile Association says the current statewide average for a gallon of regular is $2.11 down almost twenty five cents from the month before.

LSU Athletic Director Joe Alleva said today that an announcement about refunds for the cancelled McNeese State game will be made this afternoon.

The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office announces the arrest of two suspects who are accused of trying to kill deputies who were on patrol last week in Marrero. Sheriff Newell Normand says, on September 2nd, the cops were investigating an area that officials described as high crime when they noticed a laser on the windshield…:
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No one was struck. 21-year-old Malcolm Hall and 20-year-old Terrance Carter were charged in the incident. Normand called the suspects cop killers who admitted they knew they were shooting at the police.

Attorney General Buddy Caldwell was the first candidate to sign up for the fall elections at the start of qualifying this morning…:
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West Baton Rouge Parish Prosecutor Marty Maley is trying to unseat Caldwell as is former congressman Jeff Landry from Iberia Parish. Both also Republicans.

The sign up period for the October 24th primary elections started today. Republican David Vitter was the first gubernatorial candidate to qualify then it was Republican Scott Angelle then Democrat John Bel Edwards. The lone Democrat in the race doesn’t think last year’s attitude among voters in the US Senate election is still around…:
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Republican Jay Dardenne says he will be there for the people of Louisiana…:
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The other major races coming up this fall are lieutenant governor, attorney general, treasurer and insurance commissioner.

Officials with Barksdale Air Force Base have identified the airman who died over the weekend at Muddy Bottoms in Webster parish. They say 24-year-old Dustin Reinhart was in an accident at the ATV Park and was killed. A 30-year-old female also died in a separate accident. The incidents are both under investigation.

Louisiana motorists are enjoying gas prices around two dollars a gallon, but there is a downside. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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In the USA Today coaches poll released today, LSU moved down two spots to number 15 after the season opener against McNeese State was cancelled. Ohio State holds steady in the top spot followed by #2 Alabama. LSU plays Mississippi State at 8:15pm Saturday night in Starkville.