Tomorrow is Veteran’s Day and Louisiana is outpacing the national average three times over when it comes to V-A benefits growth. From fiscal year 2023 to fiscal 2024, there was a six-percent increase in the number of veterans accessing critical support programs. Louisiana V-A Secretary Charlton Meginley.

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We’re starting this week with some cold weather. Today’s high temperatures won’t get out of the 50s, and Louisiana is expecting temperatures in the 30’s tonight. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says while you might want to cover your plants and keep your pets inside, you shouldn’t have to worry about your pipes just yet.

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There are now ten thousand homes in Louisiana that have a fortified roof. The state’s insurance commissioner will hold a press conference today to mark that milestone. Jeff Palermo reports.

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LSU’s defense played well against one of the top pass offenses in the country but lost to fourth-ranked Alabama 20-9 Saturday. Bama connected on two pass plays of 25 yards or more, but other than that, a blitz-heavy Tigers defense held their own. The offensive performance was again a disappointment, but Interim head coach Frank Wilson appreciated the effort…

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Waking up to some chilly weather this morning and high temperatures today won’t get out of the 50s. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says

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In 2023, Florida approved significant legal reform legislation regarding lawsuits involving car crashes, and two years later, the cost of auto insurance is going down. Mark Friedlander with Insurance Information Institute says Florida is a success story, and it gives hope that the legal reforms approved by Louisiana lawmakers in 2025 will provide bayou state drivers with similar relief…

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The percentage of veterans in Louisiana receiving V-A benefits is outpacing the national average threefold. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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LSU committed too many mistakes to beat the fourth-ranked team in the country and lost to Alabama 20-9 on Saturday. The Tigers were penalized ten times, lost two fumbles, and failed to score a touchdown despite four trips in the red zone. Interim head coach Frank Wilson tried to stay positive in the postgame press conference…

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There are now ten-thousand homes in Louisiana that have a fortified roof. The state’s insurance commissioner will hold a press conference today to mark that milestone. Jeff Palermo reports.

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Feel the chill in the air as you left home for work this morning? Andrew Greenstein reports you’ve got one more morning of that tomorrow.

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The percentage of veterans in Louisiana receiving V-A benefits is outpacing the national average threefold. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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If the start to the work week was your rude awakening weather-wise, there will be more where that came from tomorrow morning. High temperatures today won’t get out of the 50s, and LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says it’ll be a little longer before this cold snap is over.

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Keim says while you might want to cover your pants and keep your pets inside, you shouldn’t have to worry about your pipes just yet.

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Keim says while the weather the next two days will certainly be below average, what we’re experiencing this week – and until next spring – is not unusual.

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By tomorrow afternoon, the cold front will move out, and temperatures will begin their climb back up to the 70s.

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Louisiana is outpacing the national average three times over when it comes to V-A benefits growth. From fiscal year 2023 to fiscal 2024, there was a six-percent increase in the number of veterans accessing critical support programs, tripling the national average of two-percent. Louisiana V-A Secretary Charlton Meginley says more than 82-thousand veterans receive more than two-billion dollars in V-A compensation.

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Meginley says the growth in Louisiana veterans taking advantage of the G-I bill is also outpacing the national average.

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The most notable areas of growth are in vocational rehabilitation and employment at 25 percent and education through the G.I. Bill at nine percent – both outpacing their respective national averages. Meginley says the growth in veterans taking advantage of the programs that the Louisiana V-A offers is a testament to the outreach of the department, letting them know that these programs are out there for their benefit.

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In 2023, Florida approved significant legal reform legislation regarding lawsuits involving car crashes, and two years later, the cost of auto insurance is going down. Insurance Information Institute Mark Friedlander says Florida is a success story, and it gives hope that the legal reforms approved by Louisiana lawmakers in 2025 will provide bayou state drivers with similar relief…

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Friedlander says there’s a reason why it takes a couple of years before premiums actually go down…

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What Florida lawmakers approved in 2023 is different than what Louisiana legislators approved this year. But Friedlander says both states addressed lawsuit abuse…

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Allstate CEO Tom Wilson said recently during an earnings call that they’ve reduced auto insurance rates by up to seven percent in Florida, which would not have been possible without tort reform.

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LSU committed too many mistakes to beat the fourth-ranked team in the country and lost to Alabama 20-9 on Saturday. The Tigers were penalized ten times, lost two fumbles, and failed to score a touchdown despite four trips in the red zone. Interim head coach Frank Wilson tried to stay positive in the postgame press conference…

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The defense played well against one of the top pass offenses in the country. Bama connected on two pass plays of 25 yards or more, but outside of that, a blitz-heavy Tigers defense held their own. Once again, the offense didn’t do its part. Wilson appreciated the effort…

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LSU trailed 17-3 at halftime. Tigers starting quarterback Garrett Nussmeier led the Tigers down the field to start the second half, but LSU once again had to settle for three points after getting down to the Alabama eight-yard line. Wilson went to back up Michael Van Buren after that series…

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The Saints enter their bye week on a high note, as they earned their second win of the season by beating the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, 17-7. It’s the Saints’ first road win of the season. Head Coach Kellen Moore says this season has been one of growth for the team, and the team has persevered amid adversity.

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Rookie Tyler Shough completed 19 out of 27 passes for 282 yards and two touchdowns in earning his first NFL win as a starting quarterback in just his second career start. After the game, Shough said it felt great to get his first career win.

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Speaking of the defense, the Saints’ defense forced two turnovers, including an interception by Alontae Taylor that led to the Saints’ second touchdown of the day that for all intents and purposes sealed the win. Taylor credits the coaching staff for putting him in a position to make the impact play.

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The Saints improve to 2-and-8 on the season as they head into their bye week. Their next game is in two weeks against Atlanta in the Superdome.

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Grambling won its fourth straight on Saturday, beating Bethune-Cookman 31-23, but this game will be remembered for a huge brawl that erupted minutes before the second half. Ten players were ejected, five from each team. Grambling Mickey Joseph says his team was returning from the locker room to warm up for the second half when a group of Wildcats walked through the Grambling team…

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Enjoy the mild weather today, because a strong cold front moves through the state tomorrow, dropping our temperatures significantly. When we wake up Monday morning, temperatures will be in the upper 30s in the northern parishes and in the 40s closer to the coast. And Chanelle Stigger, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service out of Lake Charles, says temperatures will stay cool all day long.

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Stigger says several areas will see below freezing temperatures tomorrow.

LSU is a 10.5 point underdog to Alabama on tonight. Tiger Rag Executive Editor Todd Horne has this prediction…

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Kick off is at 6:30.

Louisiana is outpacing the national average three times over when it comes to V-A benefits growth. From fiscal year 2023 to fiscal 2024, there was a six-percent increase in the number of veterans accessing critical support programs, tripling the national average of two-percent. Louisiana V-A Secretary Charlton Meginley says more than 82-thousand veterans receive more than two-billion dollars in V-A compensation.

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According to a story in the Advocate Newspaper, Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has signed an agreement with a developer for the construction of two large scale solar farms. One of the sites is in Morehouse Parish and the other is in Sabine Parish. It’s tied to the tech giant’s massive data center in Richland Parish.

It will be warm day and then a significant cold front will push through the state tomorrow, dropping our temperatures in some cases by more than 40 degrees. Lows on Monday morning will be in the 30s and Chanelle Stigger, with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles, says Tuesday morning will see colder temperatures…

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High temperatures will return to the 70s on Wednesday.

LSU football visits fourth-ranked Alabama tonight. The Tigers’ offense and defense have been going against each other in inside run drills, which require more physicality from the linemen. Interim Head Coach Frank Wilson says he’s pleased with his team’s tenacity in practice this week….

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As the Renaissance Festival continues in Hammond this weekend, Andrew Greenstein tells you of one performance that you definitely should never try at home.

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Last night in high school football….Franklin Parish over Tioga 61 to 22, Evangel Christian pounded Parkway 55 to 27. Loyola Prep edged Northwood Shreveport 28 to 27, Destrehan topped Thibodaux 49 to 26 and Ruston over West Monroe 49 to 44.

More uncertainty surrounding the SNAP program as the Supreme Court issued an emergency order to block full SNAP food aid payments. Yesterday, the Louisiana Department of Health began distributing federal SNAP funds. The food stamps went to households that included the elderly and disabled and the next distribution was set to go out on Sunday. But the Trump Administration got an appeals court in Massachusetts to suspend a lower court’s ruling that said the federal government had to provide full food benefits. The Trump Administration says it has already exhausted the five-billion dollars that were in contingency reserve and can only provide partial food assistance payments for the month.

After tumultuous two weeks, the LSU football team plays Alabama tonight in Tuscaloosa. Louisiana Tech looks for its sixth win of the season at Delaware, the Ragin Cajuns host Texas State and last night Tulane scored 35 points in the first half and held on to beat 22^nd ranked Memphis 38 to 32. The Green Wave are 7-2, 4-1 in the American Conference.

The percentage of veterans in Louisiana receiving V-A benefits is outpacing the national average threefold. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Last night was the final Friday night of the high school football regular season. Ruston outscored West Monroe 49 to 44 in a wild victory to claim a district championship. The Bearcats are expected to be the top seed in division one non select when the official brackets come out tomorrow. Jena will likely be the top seed in Division 3 non-select, after beating Buckeye 52-0.

Get ready for a cold start to the work week on Monday, with temperatures in the 30s in some parts of the state. Tuesday morning will be even colder, with sub-freezing temperatures likely in central Louisiana. National Weather Service Meteorologist Chanelle Stigger says if you think that weather is unusual for Louisiana, you’re absolutely right.

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But before the weather does its nosedive, may I interest you in taking in the Louisiana Renaissance Festival in Hammond this weekend? You can catch a very special performance by Cy the Sword Swallower! Cyrus Penn wows crowds by swallowing swords. I’m not making this up. Penn says – and I agree – don’t even think of trying it at home!

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LSU looks to upset fourth ranked Alabama Saturday night. Cornerback Mansoor Delane (MAHN-soor duh-LANE) is eager to face one of the best passing offenses in the country…

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Kickoff is at 6:30; LSU is a ten and a half-point underdog.

It may be a disappointing season for LSU football, but it’s a season that sousaphonist Kent Broussard will never forget. He’s the 66-year-old who successfully tried out for the Golden Band from Tigerland after retiring from his accounting career. Appearing on the Kelly Clarkson Show this week, Broussard said he had to be accepted just like any other applicant, then he had to submit a YouTube video just to be invited to preseason camp.

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Broussard said prior to launching his plan to make the band, he had not picked up a tuba in 45 years.

Enjoy the mild weather this weekend; we’re going to be in for a rude awakening Monday morning, with temperatures in the upper 30s in the northern parishes and in the 40s closer to the coast. And Chanelle Stigger, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service out of Lake Charles, says temperatures will stay cool all day long.

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This may be a lost season for the LSU football team, but it’s a memorable one for a certain freshman on the marching band. After retiring as an accountant, 66-year-old Kent Broussard pursued – and fulfilled – his lifelong dream of playing in the LSU marching band. Broussard appeared on the Kelly Clarkson Show this week and said he was nearly a half-century out of practice when he hatched his plan to make the band.

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The Louisiana Renaissance Festival continues in Hammond; and this weekend, fairgoers are in for a very special – and death-defying – performance from Cy the Sword Swallower. Cyrus Penn says he got the inspiration to take up sword swallowing when he needed something to do with his life upon graduating from college with a theater arts degree.

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The 1-and-8 Saints are back on the road Sunday to face an improving Carolina Panthers team that just beat the Packers in Green Bay. Rookie Tyler Shough will start again at quarterback for the Saints and defensive end Cameron Jordan says the Black and Gold’s defense has to set the tone.

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Kick off on Sunday is at noon.