The gubernatorial primary election is Saturday. John Tobler with the Secretary of State says voters can use the GeauxVote app or go to geaux-vote-dot-com to find important information before heading to the polls.
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Will election day produce any surprises? Colleen Crane spoke with a political observer…
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Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise has given up on his bid to be the next House Speaker. The votes were not there for Scalise to replace the ousted Kevin McCarthy.

The Louisiana Pardon Board will review the cases of five death row inmates today who are seeking clemency before Governor Edwards leaves office. One of the inmates seeking a life sentence instead of a death sentence is former New Orleans Police Officer Antoinette Frank, the lone female on death row.

An annuluar solar eclipse will take place tomorrow. For Louisiana, about 75-percent of the sun will be covered up by the moon from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM. You should use specialized glasses to view the eclipse and if you don’t have any…astronomer Doctor Cran Lucas says build a pinhole camera…
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Election Day is tomorrow and the Secretary of State’s office is encouraging voters to remember a few things before heading to the polls. Teiko Foxx has more…

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Will election day produce any surprises? Colleen Crane spoke with a political observer on what to expect…

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On Saturday a rare annular solar eclipse will take place. Brooke Thorington has more…

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The gubernatorial primary election is on Saturday. John Tobler with the Secretary of State is reminding voters to download the GeauxVote app to find important information before heading to the polls.

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More than 250 polling locations have moved since the last election. Voters will have to present picture identification which includes a Louisiana driver’s license, state identification, LA Wallet, or military identification card.

Statewide 344,878 people have cast their ballots during early voting, according to the Secretary of State. Tobler says the majority of voting will take place on Election Day.

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Voters are not allowed to wear any items of clothing, stickers, or buttons that campaign for candidates to cast their vote.

Tobler points out there’s more than statewide elections on the ballot and voters should make a plan before heading to the polls.

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Voters can also visit voterportal.sos.la.gov to find sample ballots and polling locations. Polls are open from 7 AM to 8 PM.

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Heading into election day tomorrow, the expectation is that the governor’s race will go to a run-off between Republican Jeff Landry and Democrat Shawn Wilson. If you are looking for a surprise or upset, la-politics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford says Landry winning without a run-off might be your best bet…

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The runoff is scheduled for November 18th. Alford says once this election cycle is over, we’ll likely see state government move further to the right…

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Alford says it’s likely the races for attorney general, state treasurer and secretary of state will end up in a run-off. He says there are also plenty of legislative races that will need a run-off…

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A rare annular solar eclipse will happen on Saturday as the moon passes between the sun and the earth. President of the Shreveport Bossier Astronomical Society Dr. Cran Lucas says the best place to see the Ring of Fire around the moon is in west Texas and into central New Mexico.

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You never want to look directly at the sun at any time, especially during an eclipse. Lucas says never use binoculars or a telescope to view the sun unless you have a special solar filter. He says you might want to check to see if a local astronomy club is hosting an event on Saturday.

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If you aren’t able to get your hands on specialized glasses to view the annular eclipse, Cran recommends building a pinhole camera so you can enjoy the rare event.

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The next total solar eclipse visible in North America will happen on April 8, 2024. After that, an eclipse will not be visible in the US until 2044.

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Construction along I-10 in Acadia and Lafayette Parish is set to begin Monday. DOTD Spokesperson Deidra Druilhet says the $79 million project will tackle issues on the 37 mile stretch of the interstate.

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The main section of construction will be on the stretch of I-10 from the Jefferson Davis parish line to I-49. The project will also include extending guardrails and other related work.

Druilhet says the department has worked to mitigate traffic impacts during the project. While construction work for the most part is scheduled during nighttime hours, she says motorists will likely endure congestion and alternating lane closures.

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Druilhet encourages motorists to be attentive and careful  while traveling around construction areas.

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The project is estimated to be complete by spring 2025.

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The Saints will take on the Texans on Sunday. New Orleans is among the league leaders for interceptions this season with seven, while Houston rookie quarterback C-J Stroud has yet to be picked off. Saints cornerback Alontae Taylor would like to end his streak of consecutive passes without an interception…

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The Texans are in the middle of the pack of the NFL when it comes to defensive statistics. In their two wins, they held Jacksonville to 17 points and Pittsburgh to six. New Orleans QB Derek Carr on what he sees from Houston…

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LSU is giving up a bunch of yards this season, but in last Saturday’s win against Missouri they intercepted a couple of passes and there was also a huge strip sack towards the end of the game. Tigers Coach Brian Kelly hopes to see more of that Saturday night against Auburn…

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Auburn has struggled offensively this season, especially in the passing game. But Kelly says Auburn’s offense is more than capable…

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LSU safety Greg Brooks is now at St. Jude’s Hospital in Memphis as he continues to get treatment following surgery that removed a cancerous tumor from his brain. Kelly says the team is inspired by the support Brooks has received nationally. He says Brooks’ unfortunate situation has also provided the players an important lesson…

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During the overnight hours, a member of the Northwestern State football team was shot several times on University Parkway and pronounced dead by the coroner’s office. Natchitoches Police Corporal John Greely says anyone who has information on the fatal shooting of 21-year-old Ronald Caldwell is urged to call Natchitoches Crimestoppers…

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Saturday’s game against Nicholls has been cancelled.

Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise has received the House GOP nomination to be the next Speaker of the House, but it’s far from a done deal the full U-S House will have to elect him. Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves says there are conservatives who are not backing Scalise…

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217 votes are needed to be elected speaker of the House.

Louisiana’s 2023 high school class ACT scores increased for the first time since 2016. The state’s average composite score of 18-point-two was up from 18-point-one last year. State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley says students also showed a slight improvement in English, but more work needs to be done…

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Even though Louisiana saw an increase in average composite scores, it’s still among the lowest in the country.

Louisiana has gotten some rain and relief from the drought and the average number of wildfires is decreasing daily but Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain says some areas of the state are still dry and urges residents to abide by their local burn ban. Agricultural burning, however, Strain says is permitted…

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Louisiana has spent 33 million dollars in fighting wildfires this year.

Northwestern State in Natchitoches is mourning the tragic death of a respected football player. Natchitoches Police Corporal John Greely says, Junior Safety Ronald Caldwell’s body was found with several gunshot wounds between two buildings at an apartment complex on University Parkway where he lived…

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Northwestern Head Coach Brad Laird spoke of the respect the staff and team had for Ronald Caldwell. Caldwell was recently honored as Northwestern’s Student Athlete of the Month. Northwestern has canceled Saturday’s football game against Nichols State.

Good news in the battle against saltwater intrusion impacting drinking water systems in southeast Louisiana. The U-S Army Corps of Engineers released an updated forecast today and the saltwater wedge is no longer expected to reach Orleans or Jefferson Parishes. An underwater levee constructed by the Corps is helping to hold back the salt water.

Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves describes the scene as the U-S House attempts to elect a new speaker. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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After an unusual summer, with more than the average number of wildfires in Louisiana, the recent rains are a welcome relief. Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain says the average number of wildfires is decreasing daily.

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Northwestern Louisiana State has cancelled Saturday’s football game against Nicholls State after an overnight tragedy. 21-year-old Ronald Caldwell, a junior safety on the football team was found dead during the overnight hours with several gunshot wounds at an apartment complex on University Parkway. Police received a call around 1 a.m. this morning of several gunshots in the area. The Junior Safety from Texas lived at the complex and investigators are interviewing his roommates and others. Anyone with information is urged to call Natchitoches Crimestoppers.

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Caldwell was honored as Northwestern’s Student-Athlete of the Month this month. His Head coach Braid Laird spoke of the respect players and staff had for Caldwell.

Recent Louisiana rains have provided some relief in wildfire risks Agriculture and Forestry Commission Mike Strain says some areas of the state are still dry and residents should abide by local burn bans

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Louisiana’s average ACT composite score has increased for the first time in seven years. Teiko Foxx has more.

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217 votes are needed to be elected speaker of the House, but because Republicans have a slim majority over Democrats, Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise needs near-unanimous support from the GOP. US Congressman Garret Graves of Baton Rouge says it may take time before Scalise gets the support he needs from fellow Republicans…

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Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves describes the scene as the U-S House attempts to elect a new speaker. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Good news in the battle against saltwater intrusion impacting drinking water systems in southeast Louisiana. The U-S Army Corps of Engineers released an updated forecast today and the saltwater wedge is no longer expected to reach Orleans or Jefferson Parishes. An underwater levee constructed by the Corps is helping to hold back the salt water.

Louisiana has gotten a rain relief and the average number of wildfires is decreasing daily but Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain says some areas of the state are still dry and urges residents to abide by their local burn ban.

Agricultural burning, however, Strain says is permitted…

Cut 13 (08) “…moving forward.”

Louisiana has spent 33-million dollars in fighting wildfires this year.

Louisiana 2023 high school class ACT scores increased for the first time since 2016. The state’s average composite score of 18 point two was up from 18 point one last year. Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley says it’s encouraging to see the academic improvement

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Louisiana’s average ACT composite score has increased for the first time in seven years. Teiko Foxx has more.
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Good news in the battle against saltwater intrusion impacting drinking water systems in southeast Louisiana. The U-S Army Corps of Engineers released an updated forecast today and the saltwater wedge is no longer expected to reach Orleans or Jefferson Parishes. An underwater levee constructed by the Corps is helping to hold back the salt water.

During the overnight hours, a member of the Northwestern State football team was shot several times on University Parkway and pronounced dead by the coroner’s office. Natchitoches Police Corporal John Greely says anyone who has information on the fatal shooting of 21-year-old Ronald Caldwell is urged to call Natchitoches Crimestoppers…
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Caldwell was injured and did not play in a game this year after starting 10 games last year.

Louisiana Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain says despite the rain the state got this week, wildfires continue to burn, but it is becoming less of a problem. Strain says the current burn ban will remain in place, but parishes can opt out…
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Agricultural burning is allowed except for the burning of standing sugar cane.

A Northwestern State football player was found dead during the overnight hours with several gunshot wounds at an apartment complex on University Parkway. Natchitoches Police Corporal John Greely says 21-year-old Ronald Caldwell’s body was found between two buildings at the complex where he lived…

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Greely says Caldwell died at the scene.

After an unusual summer, with more than the average number of wildfires in Louisiana, the recent rains are a welcome relief. Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain says the average number of wildfires is decreasing daily.

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But Strain urges residents because some areas are the state are still dry to abide by their local burn ban.

Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves describes the scene as the U-S House attempts to elect a new speaker. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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