The end of the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history could be in sight. Last night, there were enough votes in the U.S. Senate to break the logjam and invoke cloture on a spending bill that would fund the government until January 30th. House Speaker Mike Johnson appeared on KEEL radio in Shreveport this morning to say that the Senate is fast-forwarding the bill today.

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The House has been in recess since the start of the shutdown. Johnson says he has called all House members back, and the House will take up the spending package once everyone is back in Washington.

LSU interim head football coach Frank Wilson says quarterbacks Garrett Nussmeier and Michael Van Buren will both play this Saturday against Arkansas. Even though he said both will play, Wilson never named a starter. Wilson says Nussmeier and Van Buren bring something to the table to help the team win…

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Louisiana celebrates a milestone with its fortified roofs grant program…

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A large portion of Louisiana is under a freeze warning as low temperatures could drop into the upper 20s for some locations. State Climatologist Jay Grymes says north Louisiana should prepare for several hours of below freezing weather…

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Members of Congress are moving towards ending the longest federal government shutdown in U-S history. House Speaker Mike Johnson from Bossier Parish has told House members to return to Washington D-C to vote on a funding bill that that would reopen government…

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However, It’s unknown if Congress will extend health care subsidies that help Americans pay for health care plans purchased through the Affordable Care Act marketplace.

LSU interim head football coach Frank Wilson says quarterbacks Garrett Nussmeier and Michael Van Buren will both play this Saturday against Arkansas. Wilson said both signal callers did some good things in the Tigers 20 to 9 loss to Alabama….

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Wilson did not name a starter for Saturday’s 11:45 AM kick off against the Razorbacks. Nussmeier has started the last 23 games for the Tigers.

If you thought it was cold this morning, wait until tomorrow morning. Freeze watches and warnings are posted for Louisiana as temperatures below freezing are possible as far south as the I-10, I-12 corridor. The upper 20s are possible for northeast Louisiana. State Climatologist Jay Grymes says make sure pets have warm shelter and wear warm layers if you plan on being outside…

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The Louisiana fortified roof program celebrates a significant milestone – ten-thousand fortified roofs installed. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says the state reached that milestone very quickly.

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A fortified roof can better withstand 100-mile per hour winds thus preventing major damage to a person’s home.

The end of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history could be in sight.

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LSU and Brian Kelly continue to negotiate over the amount of money the university will pay the fired coach. Kelly’s buyout is nearly 54-million dollars, but according to the Advocate, LSU offered lump-sum payments of 25-million and 30-million dollars on the day he was fired, but those offers were rejected by Kelly. Kelly’s attorneys have told LSU they expect the school to fulfill its contractual obligation, or they will pursue all available legal remedies.

Freeze watches and freeze warnings are in effect for Louisiana tonight and into tomorrow morning as low temperatures could drop into the upper 20s for some locations. State Climatologist Jay Grymes says below freezing temperatures are possible as far south as the I-10-12 corridor….

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Grymes says make sure pets have warm shelter and protect sensitive vegetation.

LSU’s defense played well against one of the top pass offenses in the country but lost to fourth-ranked Alabama 20-9 Saturday. The offense was a problem again, but Interim head coach Frank Wilson appreciated the effort…

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Wilson says quarterbacks Garrett Nussmeier and Michael Van Buren will play Saturday against Arkansas, but he didn’t say who will start

The longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history could be over soon. The Senate last night cleared a key procedural hurdle and is on track to advance a bill that would fund the government through January 30th. House Speaker Mike Johnson says he has called all House members back, and the House will take up the spending package once everyone is back in Washington.

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If you thought this morning was cold, get ready for a colder morning tomorrow. In some parts of central Louisiana, temperatures could dip below freezing overnight. 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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The cold front is forecast to move out of the state tomorrow afternoon.

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 says more than 82-thousand veterans receive more than two-billion dollars in V-A compensation.

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The Insurance Information Institute says falling auto insurance rates in Florida amid legal reform legislation in that state gives hope that Louisiana drivers will see similar relief amid similar legislation passed here. Mark Friedlander is with the Insurance Information Institute:

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The end of the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history could be in sight. Last night, there were enough votes in the U.S. Senate to break the logjam and invoke cloture on a spending bill that would fund the government until January 30th. House Speaker Mike Johnson appeared on KEEL radio in Shreveport this morning to say that the Senate is fast-forwarding the bill today.

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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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By tomorrow afternoon, temperatures will begin their climb back up to the 70s.

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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The Saints get their second win of the season, and Tyler Shough gets his first win in his NFL career. Behind a stellar defensive performance, the Saints went into Charlotte and beat the Carolina Panthers, 17-7. The news wasn’t as good for LSU; they lost to Alabama in Tuscaloosa, 20-9.

More Louisiana veterans are accessing their VA benefits especially vocational rehabilitation and employment at 25 percent more and education through the G.I. Bill at nine percent more –outpacing national averages.  Louisiana V-A Secretary Charlton Meginley says it’s a testament to the outreach of the department.

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Two years ago, Florida addressed lawsuit abuse related to car crashes and the cost of auto insurance there is going down. Mark Friedlander with Insurance Information Institute says while the Florida reforms are different than those Louisiana legislators approved this year they could also provide bayou state drivers with similar relief…

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High temperatures today won’t get out of the 50s, and tomorrow most of Louisiana will wake up to temperatures in the 30’s LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says by tomorrow afternoon, the cold front will move out, and temperatures will begin their climb back up to the 70s and this is a typical pattern for this time of year in Louisiana

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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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Two years after Florida approved legal reform legislation related to lawsuits involving car crashes, their auto insurance rates are going down. Mark Friedlander with Insurance Information Institute says the legal reforms approved by Louisiana lawmakers in 2025 may eventually do the same for Louisiana drivers but

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The 2023 Florida legislation is different than Louisiana laws passed this year but Friedlander says both states addressed lawsuit abuse.

Tomorrow is Veteran’s Day and Louisiana veterans are passing the national average in the growth of the number of veterans accessing their V.A. educational benefits.  Louisiana V-A Secretary Charlton Meginley says…

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It’s cold for us in Louisiana this morning. Here’s Andrew Greenstein on what more we can expect

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LSU fell to fourth ranked Alabama, Saturday 20-9. The defense held Bama to only 3 points in the second half, but the offense couldn’t make up a 2 touchdown first half deficit. Interim head coach Frank Wilson benched quarterback Garrett Nussmeier in the third quarter after he led the Tigers to the Alabama 8 yard line but had to settle for three.

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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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