Good news, kids – this year’s LEAP tests will be shorter!

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State Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley says the English and math tests given to students in the third through eighth grade will take about 20-percent less time to complete.

The latest national survey of small business owners conducted by the NFIB finds that uncertainty on Main Street has reached an all-time high. NFIB State Director Leah Long says this survey reflects growing hesitation among small business owners to invest due to inflation and high financing costs.

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Inflation remains the top issue for 23% of owners, while labor quality and costs also pose significant problems.

Its Breast Cancer Awareness Month and breast cancer is one of the most common cancers found in women. Breast Medical Oncologist, Doctor Melanie Sheen, with Ochsner-MD Anderson Cancer Center in New Orleans says you may not be able to prevent breast cancer, but you can lower your risk…

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Sheen says women should begin yearly mammograms at age 40.

Starting next spring, the cost for a Mega Millions lottery ticket will increase from two to five dollars. Louisiana Lottery spokesperson Kim Chopin says this will lead to bigger jackpots and other prizes are up as well. Chopin says the smallest winning ticket will be ten dollars, twice the price of the ticket…

Cut 15 (05) “….you do win”

The odds of hitting the jackpot will be slightly improved, but they will still pale in comparison to being hit by lightning multiple times.

Uncertainty among small business owners is at an all-time high. NFIB State Director Leah Long says inflation remains the top issue for almost a quarter of all small business owners.

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Long says small business owners remain cautious about future conditions, with uncertainty dampening investment and hiring decisions, despite some optimism around the upcoming holiday season.

This is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Oncologist Dr. Melanie Sheen with Ochsner/MD Anderson Cancer Center in New Orleans says early detection, treatment, and survival have dramatically improved and advances continue with game-changing medications coming out in the last five years… 

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Louisiana is joining more than a dozen other states in a lawsuit against TikTok. State Attorney General Liz Murrill’s office says TikTok is exploiting young people and has deceived the public about the dangers of its app. A national investigation shows that certain features of the app are specifically designed to addict kids.

If you play Mega Millions, get ready for some changes next spring. The price for each ticket is increasing from two dollars to five dollars. Kimberly Chopin (show-PAN) with the Louisiana Lottery says that will lead to bigger jackpots, with all other prizes going up as well.

Cut 14 (12) “…non-jackpot prizes.”

That’ll be on top of other changes to distinguish Mega Millions from Powerball. The odds of hitting the jackpot will be slightly improved, but they will still pale in comparison to you starting at quarterback for the Saints this Sunday.

A ten-year-old Webster Parish girl who went viral for sleepwalking from home late one night last month disappeared from her home again Monday night. Pat Culverhouse with the Webster Parish Sheriff’s Office says like the last time, the girl was found safe in the woods.

Cut 5 (08) “…her so quickly.”

The girl was checked by medical personnel at the scene and appears to be okay. Culverhouse says it’s unclear what will happen now that this has happened twice.

This is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast Medical Oncologist Dr. Melanie Sheen with Ochsner/MD Anderson Cancer Center in New Orleans says early breast cancer often has no signs or symptoms and certain changes may or may not signal cancer, but you should make your doctor aware of them immediately.

Cut 8 (10) “…you can feel.”

Sheen says women should begin yearly mammograms at age 40.

Small business owners are feeling more uncertain than ever, as the NFIB Small Business Optimism Index points in September was 91.5, marking the 33rd consecutive month below the 50-year average of 98.

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Sticker shock at the gas pump – gas prices shot up five cents overnight. The average for a gallon of regular unleaded in Louisiana is now $2.82 a gallon. All this as Hurricane Milton bears down on the Florida peninsula.

The holiday shopping season is right around the corner, but a national survey of small businesses finds that uncertainty on Main Street has reached an all-time high….

Cut 12 (10) “….election right now”

That’s NFIB state director Leah Long who says inflation continues to drive up the cost of doing business.

Its Breast Cancer Awareness Month and breast cancer is one of the most cancers found in women. Breast Medical Oncologist, Doctor Melanie Sheen, with Ochsner-MD Anderson Cancer Center in New Orleans says you may not be able to prevent breast cancer, but you can lower your risk…

Cut 9 (11) “…alcohol intake”

Sheen says women should begin yearly mammograms at age 40.

A ten-year-old Webster Parish girl who went viral for sleepwalking from home late one-night last month disappeared from her home again Monday night. Like the last time, the girl was found safe in the woods. Pat Culverhouse with the Webster Parish Sheriff’s Office says the search was extensive like the last time.

Cut 4 (12) “…from Wade Correctional.”

It was a state trooper who found the girl. She’s okay but will be evaluated further.

Multiple media reports say an MRI has revealed that Saints starting quarterback Derek Carr will miss multiple weeks with an oblique injury. The Saints rank fourth in the NFL in scoring offense, but WWL’s Bobby Hebert says the Saints offense is in trouble without Carr…

Cut 21 (05) “…scoring offense’

Either Jake Haener or Spencer Rattler will start at quarterback this Sunday against Tampa Bay.

A 10-year-old Webster Parish girl who disappeared from her home last month went missing again. And as Andrew Greenstein reports, this one, like the last one, had a happy ending.

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The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s office has put a 24-year-old year-old man behind bars for raping a 17-year-old girl in June and a week later a 16-year-old. The crimes reportedly occurred at a home in Loranger, where one of the victims’ lives. The victims are friends. Dakota Anderson faces two counts of second-degree rape. He was a friend of one of the victims’ relatives.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Excluding skin cancers, breast cancer remains the most common cancer in women with a 1 in 8 chance of getting it. But Breast Medical Oncologist, Dr. Melanie Sheen with Ochsner/MD Anderson Cancer Center in New Orleans says early detection, treatment, and survival have dramatically improved and advances continue with game-changing medications coming out in the last five years…

Cut 7 (09) “…fatal disease..”

According to LSU Health New Orleans breast cancer is the second highest diagnosed cancer in the state.

If you play Mega Millions, get ready for some changes next spring. The price for each ticket is increasing from two dollars to five dollars. Kimberly Chopin (show-PAN) with the Louisiana Lottery says as a result, the starting jackpot will be much higher, and it will take no time at all for the jackpot to balloon to astronomical figures.

Cut 13 (08)  “…these huge jackpots.”

The latest national survey of small business owners conducted by the NFIB finds that uncertainty on Main Street has reached an all-time high. NFIB State Director Leah Long says this survey reflects growing hesitation among small business owners to invest due to inflation and high financing costs.

Cut 10 (05) “…business owners.”

Inflation remains the top issue for 23% of owners, while labor quality and costs also pose significant problems.

For the second time in less than a month there was an extensive search to find a 10-year-old Webster Parish girl who wandered away from her home in Dubberly. She was located in a wooded area near her home yesterday. Pat Culverhouse with the Webster Parish Sheriff’s Office says it’s unclear what will happen now that this has happened twice.

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and over the years treatment and survival have improved dramatically. Colleen Crain reports…

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Multiple media reports say an MRI shows that Saints quarterback Derek Carr has an oblique injury and will miss several weeks. Carr sustained the injury in the fourth quarter in Monday night’s loss to Kansas City. The Saints will either start 2023 fourth-round pick Jake Haener or 2024 fifth round pick Spencer Rattler at quarterback this Sunday against the Buccaneers.

GOHSEP is pitching to help states impacted by severe storms. Nearly 100 personnel have been deployed to Virginia and the Carolinas following Hurricane Helene, and another 77 are headed to Florida as Milton bears down on that state. Mike Steele with GOHSEP says states often turn to Louisiana to help out in the wake of severe weather.

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Speaking of Milton, the time for people in the Tampa area to evacuate is now. LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says job one is to move away from the coast and onto higher land.

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Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser is back from India promoting tourism in Louisiana.

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The Public Affairs Research Council releases its Guide to the 2024 Constitutional Amendments, outlining the impact of five constitutional amendments appearing on the Nov. 5 and Dec. 7 ballots. PAR President Dr. Steven Procopio says these amendments are somewhat hyperboring and not considered controversial…

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GOHSEP is pitching to help states impacted by severe storms. Nearly 100 personnel have been deployed to Virginia and the Carolinas after Hurricane Helene left destruction in its wake, and another 77 are headed to Florida as Milton bears down on that state. GOHSEP spokesperson Mike Steele says other states have helped Louisiana when our state was impacted by hurricanes, so this is a chance for Louisiana to return the favor.

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We’re now a little more than a day away from Hurricane Milton’s landfall, and forecasters say this will be catastrophic. LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says millions of people live in Milton’s direct path, so those who need to evacuate should not wait any longer to do so.

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The Public Affairs Research Council released the Guide to the 2024 Constitutional Amendments, outlining the impact of five constitutional amendments appearing on the Nov. 5 and Dec. 7 ballots. PAR President Dr. Steven Procopio says this nonpartisan review is designed to inform voters about the nature of each amendment and the implications of their potential approval.

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The Louisiana Office of Tourism concluded its first promotional mission to India on September 27, in Mumbai and New Delhi. Led by Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser.  The mission aimed to boost Louisiana’s appeal to Indian travelers and media by showcasing its cultural experiences, cuisine, music, festivals, and outdoor adventures. Nungesser says after visiting Italy, Spain, and India, and enthusiastic about seeing the results from this tourism mission…

Cut 12 (08) “…visitors to Louisiana.”

The Public Affairs Research Council has released the Guide to the 2024 Constitutional Amendments, outlining the impact of five constitutional amendments appearing on the Nov. 5 and Dec. 7 ballots. PAR President Dr. Steven Procopio says this nonpartisan guide aims to clarify the amendments’ language and context, ensuring that voters are better equipped to make informed decisions on election day.

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Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and the Louisiana Office of Tourism are back from India where they went to boost Louisiana’s appeal to Indian travelers Nungesser says Louisiana’s central location and the Louis Armstrong International Airport in New Orleans make it accessible to Indian cities. In 2024, the state is celebrating the “Year of Music,” promoting its heritage as the birthplace of jazz, Cajun, and Zydeco music to attract more international visitors.

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When severe weather hits in the south, GOHSEP is ready to help. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall as a strong storm. Though he has weakened to Category Four, LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim, says the storm surge will be like a Category Five storm

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Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser is back from India promoting tourism in Louisiana.  Sena Richardson has the story.

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The Public Affairs Research Council released their Guide to the 2024 Constitutional Amendments, outlining the impact of five constitutional amendments appearing on the Nov. 5 and Dec. 7 ballots. PAR President Dr. Steven Procopio says it’s an educational overview, helping readers understand the legal and social changes each proposition might bring. He says these amendments not considered controversial…

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As of late this morning, Hurricane Milton has weakened to a strong Category Four storm but LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says the storm surge will still be akin to that of a Category Five storm and millions of Floridians live in Milton’s direct path

He says job one for them is to move away from the coast and onto higher land.

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Landfall is forecast for late tomorrow night.

GOHSEP is pitching to help states impacted by severe storms. Mike Steele with GOHSEP

says GHOSEP should have the manpower to help states impacted by Hurricanes Helene and, Milton but with parts of Louisiana still recovering from Hurricane Francine, the state needs to manage resources carefully.

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