The vast majority of Americans are changing the way they travel this holiday season due to inflation. Ted Rossman with Bankrate says a whopping 83-percent are adjusting their holiday travel routine.

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Despite the changes more than one in four Americans say they’ll be taking on debt to travel this holiday season.

It’s a big day for Swifties today as exclusive Taylor Swift merchandise will be available for sale at the Caesars Superdome, coinciding with her highly anticipated ERAS Tour.  Voice of the Saints Mike Hoss says this special opportunity allows fans who do not have concert tickets to purchase a range of official merch, celebrating Taylor’s diverse musical journey.

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The TV documentary series “On Patrol: Live” on Reelz is featuring the Monroe Police Department for the next eight weeks. Sean Richardson has more.

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Trial began yesterday for the man accused in a mass shooting in downtown Shreveport in March of last year.    Jurors heard opening statements in the case of Devin Owen Porter Jr., who’s charged with second-degree murder and six counts of attempted murder after police say he fired multiple shots near Texas Street.  32 year old Jacorvin Taylor was killed, six other people were injured.

The TV documentary series “On Patrol: Live” on Reelz is featuring the Monroe Police Department for the next eight weeks. Sean Richardson has more.

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For the vast majority of Americans, holiday travel will be a little different this year. Colleen Crain reports.

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After 38 years, a Florida woman whose body was found in Lake Pontchartrain has finally been identified. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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The Monroe Police Department is being featured on the television documentary series On Patrol: Live for the next eight weeks. The show, hosted and executive produced by Dan Abrams and airs on the Reelz cable channel, offers live, real-time coverage and analysis of police officers’ daily work across various U.S. departments. Monroe Police Chief Victor Zordan says viewers can observe officers as they patrol their communities, providing an inside look at the challenges and responsibilities they face.

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The Monroe Police Department expressed excitement about participating in the show, with Zordan emphasizing the opportunity to demonstrate the professionalism, courage, and dedication of MPD officers.

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Zordan believes this platform will not only show the brave actions officers take to protect the community but also raise awareness about the efforts made to improve the city of Monroe. Through On Patrol: Live, audiences will get a closer view of what it takes to maintain safety and order in the city.

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The show airs Friday and Saturday nights from eight to 11 p.m.

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The vast majority of Americans are changing the way they travel this holiday season due to inflation. Ted Rossman with Bankrate says a whopping 83-percent are adjusting their holiday travel routine.

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Rossman says it’s NOT the cost of travel that’s gone through the roof…

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…rather, it’s the cost of everything else that’s gone up.

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More than one out of every four Americans say they’re planning on taking on debt to travel this holiday season.

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A Florida woman whose body was found in Lake Pontchartrain 38 years ago has finally been identified.

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A fisherman found Pamela Lee Hupp’s body in the lake on June 19th, 1986. However, St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Lieutenant Suzanne (soo-ZAWN) Carboni says due to the lack of technology available back then, they were unable to identify her or match her with any missing individuals and became known simply as “Lake Lady Jane Doe.” Using genealogy and DNA testing, and through interviews with family members, investigators were finally able to put a name with the body. Carboni says the process was long and hard, but it was worth it.

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Now, the task is finding Hupp’s killer, assuming that person is still alive.

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Anyone with information is asked to contact the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office.

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Today, exclusive Taylor Swift merchandise will be available for sale at the Caesars Superdome, coinciding with her highly anticipated ERAS Tour.  Voice of the Saints Mike Hoss says this special opportunity allows fans who do not have concert tickets to purchase a range of official merch, celebrating Taylor’s diverse musical journey.

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Items may include apparel, accessories, and collectibles that reflect the different eras of her career, from country roots to pop anthems. Hoss says the sale is expected to attract a large crowd, so fans are encouraged to arrive early to secure their favorite items.

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Hoss says this event shows Taylor Swift’s immense popularity and the strong connection she has with her fanbase, providing a way for everyone to participate in the excitement of the tour.

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Don’t miss this chance to grab exclusive memorabilia and celebrate the music that has resonated with so many today and tomorrow at Champions Square at Caesars Superdome.

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The Pelicans tip off the 2024-25 season tonight as they host the Chicago Bulls. Willie Green begins his fourth season as the head coach of the Pels…

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The Pels have a chance to get a win tonight as Chicago is a mediocre team in the Eastern Conference. Green says the Bulls like to play fast…

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The Pelicans were just 21-and-19 at the Smoothie King Center last season. Green says they want to play better on their home floor this year…

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LSU was ranked 86th in points allowed last season, giving up 30 points a game. This year LSU is allowing 21 points a game and ranked 35th in the country. First-year defensive coordinator Blake Baker is getting a lot of credit and Coach Brian Kelly says Baker has taken the time to develop personal relationships with the players…

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LSU kicker Damian Ramos is the SEC Special Teams Player of the Week after nailing four field goals against Arkansas, including a career-long tying kick of 48 yards. It’s the second consecutive game Ramos made multiple 40-plus-yard field goals. He’s also made 114 straight PATs. For the season Ramos has missed just two kicks and Kelly says Ramos is locked in…

Cut 20 (15) “…working on it.”

A federal judge in Baton Rouge heard arguments yesterday over the state law requiring the Ten Commandments to be posted in all public school classrooms. One of the plaintiffs, Unitarian Universalist Minister Darcy Roake, says it’s not the state’s job to push religion on kids.

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The state argued that the Ten Commandments have historical significance and is not overtly religious. Attorney General Liz Murrill said the plaintiff’s expert witness, Steven K. Green of Willamette University, failed to prove that the posting of the Ten Commandments in classrooms violates the First Amendment.

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Judge John deGravelles is expected to issue a ruling by November 15th.

A Louisiana Tech student has been accused of driving drunk and killing a 21-year-old man from Sterlington. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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A genealogist has identified the remains of five enslaved people who are buried on the grounds of a proposed plastics facility in St. James Parish. Lenora Gobert says the five people were between the ages of nine and 31 when they died, and that it was standard practice back then to bury the remains of enslaved people at the plantations they worked at. Taiwan-based Formosa Plastics Group says it has fenced off the burial site for protection.

A new study illustrates the impact of income tax and sales tax reforms on individuals. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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State Police is looking for the driver of the vehicle that struck a pedestrian on Interstate 20 in Richland Parish east of Highway 133. The crash claimed the life of 35-year-old Jared Osbon of West Monroe. Trooper Ryan Davis says investigators believe it was a 2021 or newer Ford Super Duty truck that hit him…

Cut 7 (12) “…through that area”

Davis says it’s likely the truck that struck Osbon sustained damage to the left front headlight assembly and grill.

A federal judge in Baton Rouge heard arguments yesterday over the state law requiring the Ten Commandments be posted in all public-school classrooms. One of the plaintiffs, Unitarian Universalist Reverend Darcy Roake, says there are many kids, including her own, who don’t live by the Ten Commandments.

Cut 4 (11) “…able to answer.”

The state argued that the Ten Commandments have historical significance and is not overtly religious. The hearing included testimony from Steven K. Green of Willamette University, who the plaintiffs called as an expert witness. Attorney General Liz Murrill argued that Green’s testimony be excluded.

Cut 5 (15) “…was admittedly subjective (2x)”

Judge John deGravelles (de-GRAVEL) is expected to issue a ruling by November 15th.

A Louisiana Tech student has been accused of driving drunk and killing a 21-year-old man from Sterlington. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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New Orleans is about to get a huge economic boost with a trio of Taylor Swift concerts in the Superdome. Dr. Diego Bufquin (BUFF-quin), the director of the hospitality unit at Tulane University’s Freeman School of Business, says Swift’s concerts will bring as much as 300-million dollars to the city.

Cut 13 (07)  “…that she’s bringing.”

A federal judge in Baton Rouge heard arguments yesterday over the state law requiring the Ten Commandments to be posted in all public-school classrooms. The hearing included testimony from Steven K. Green of Willamette University, who the plaintiffs called an expert witness. Attorney General Liz Murrill argued that Green failed to prove that the posting of the Ten Commandments in classrooms violates the First Amendment and that his testimony be excluded.

Cut 6 (11) “…for the judge.”

A genealogist has identified the remains of five enslaved people who are buried on the grounds of a proposed plastics facility in St. James Parish. The plant would be on the site of a former plantation owned by Benjamin Winchester. Lenora Gobert (go-BEAR) says the five people were between the ages of nine and 31 when they died.

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State Police is looking for the driver of the vehicle that struck and killed a pedestrian on Interstate 20 in Richland Parish near Highway 133. The crash claimed the life of 35-year-old Jared Osbon of West Monroe. Trooper Ryan Davis says investigators believe it was a 2021 or newer Ford Super Duty truck and he suspects it sustained damage to the left front headlight assembly and grill.

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Davis urges anyone with information to contact Louisiana State Police – Troop F at 318-345-0000.

A Baton Rouge mother is sentenced to life in prison after her two-year-old son died from a Fentanyl overdose. Whitney Ard was convicted of second-degree murder in the death of her son, Mitchell Robinson the Third. District Attorney Hillar Moore argued that the circumstances demonstrated a pattern of negligence that crossed into criminal behavior.

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A federal judge is expected to issue a ruling on Louisiana’s Ten Commandments law by the middle of next month. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Five enslaved people who died on a former plantation and are buried on the grounds of a proposed plastics facility in St. James Parish have been identified. The proposed plant would be on the site of a former plantation owned by Benjamin Winchester. Genealogist, Lenora Gobert…

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A federal judge in Baton Rouge heard arguments yesterday over the state law requiring the Ten Commandments to be posted in all public school classrooms. One of the plaintiffs, Unitarian Universalist Minister Darcy Roake, says it’s not the state’s job to push religion on kids.

Cut 3 (11) “…the school system.”

The state argued that the Ten Commandments have historical significance and is not overtly religious. The hearing included testimony from Steven K. Green of Willamette University, who the plaintiffs called as an expert witness. Attorney General Liz Murrill argued that Green’s testimony be excluded.

Cut 5 (15) “…was admittedly subjective (2x)”

State Police are looking for the driver of the vehicle that struck and killed a pedestrian on Interstate 20 in Richland Parish just east of Louisiana Highway 133. Trooper Ryan Davis says when walking along roads be sure there is a sidewalk.

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That said, Davis said pedestrians should avoid the Interstates altogether; after all, by law, pedestrians aren’t allowed on Interstates.

A genealogist has identified the remains of five enslaved people who are buried on the grounds of a proposed plastics facility in St. James Parish. Lenora Gobert says the five people were between the ages of nine and 31 when they died, and that it was standard practice back then to bury the remains of enslaved people at the plantations they worked at.

Cut 11 (07) “…on the plantation.”

Taiwan-based Formosa Plastics Group says it has fenced off the burial site for protection.

A federal judge in Baton Rouge heard arguments yesterday over the state law requiring the Ten Commandments to be posted in all public-school classrooms. One of the plaintiffs, Unitarian Universalist Reverend Darcy Roake says there are many kids, including her own, who don’t live by the Ten Commandments.

Cut 4 (11) “…able to answer.”

The hearing included testimony from Steven K. Green of Willamette University, who the plaintiffs called an expert witness. Attorney General Liz Murrill argued that  Green failed to prove that the posting of the Ten Commandments in classrooms violates the First Amendment and that his testimony be excluded.

Cut 6 (11) “…for the judge.”

State Police is looking for the driver of the vehicle that struck a pedestrian on Interstate 20 in Richland Parish just east of Louisiana Highway 133. The crash claimed the life of 35-year-old Jared Osbon of West Monroe. Trooper Ryan Davis says it’s likely the truck that struck Osbon sustained damage to the left front headlight assembly and grill of a 2021 or newer Ford Super Duty.

Cut 8 (12) “…close this case.”

The crash is under investigation and Davis urges anyone with information on this crash to contact Louisiana State Police – Troop F at 318-345-0000.

New Orleans is about to get a huge economic boost with a trio of Taylor Swift concerts in the Superdome. Dr. Diego Bufquin (BUFF-quin), the director of the hospitality unit at Tulane University’s Freeman School of Business, says Swift’s concerts will bring as much as 300-million dollars to the city.

Cut 13 (07)  “…that she’s bringing.”

A federal judge hears arguments over the state’s controversial Ten Commandments law, and the judge is expected to issue a ruling by the middle of next month. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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RESET Louisiana has released a study on Governor Landry’s tax reform plan and it concludes that a vast majority of Louisiana citizens will see a tax cut. Landry’s tax proposal calls for a flat income tax and placing a sales tax on services that are not currently taxed. Lawmakers are expected to vote on the plan next month.

State Police is looking for the driver of the vehicle that struck a pedestrian on Interstate 20 in Richland Parish just east of Louisiana Highway 133. The crash claimed the life of 35-year-old Jared Osbon of West Monroe. Trooper Ryan Davis says investigators believe it was a 2021 or newer Ford Super Duty truck that hit him…

Cut 7 (12) “…through that area”

The crash occurred on Sunday night.

On Friday night, the Eras Tour arrives in New Orleans as Taylor Swift will perform three shows at the Superdome over the weekend. Tickets on the resale market are going for thousands of dollars and Director of Hospitality at Tulane’s Freeman School of Business, Diego Bufquin, estimates visitors to the city will also spend about 15-hundred dollars on hotel, food and merchandise…

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A federal judge in Baton Rouge heard arguments yesterday over the state law requiring the Ten Commandments to be posted in all public school classrooms. One of the plaintiffs, Unitarian Universalist Reverend Darcy Roake, says it’s not the state’s job to push religion on kids.

Cut 3 (11) “…the school system.”

The state argued that the Ten Commandments have historical significance and is not overtly religious. The hearing included testimony from Steven K. Green of Willamette University, who the plaintiffs called as an expert witness. Attorney General Liz Murrill argued that Green’s testimony be excluded.

Cut 5 (15) “…was admittedly subjective (2x)”

A ruling is expected by November 15^th.

Taylor Swift is about to provide a huge economic boost to New Orleans. Colleen Crain reports.

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Eighth ranked LSU and 14th ranked Texas A-and-M will battle for first place in the SEC on Saturday night. Tigers Coach Brian Kelly on the Aggies offense

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