Early voting for the October 14^th gubernatorial primary election shows turnout at the polls is down 9 percent compared to four years ago. Teiko Foxx has more.

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October has been recognized as breast cancer awareness month for almost forty years now. Brooke Thorington has more on how early detection saves lives.

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Early voting for the October 14^th primary election ends tomorrow, and it looks like turnout among Louisianans is down 9 percent compared to 2019. Pollster John Couvillon with JMC Analytics says the number of Louisianans who cast a ballot Saturday through Thursday is down by 22 thousand.

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Typically turnout for a gubernatorial election is around 45 to 50 percent according to the Secretary of State’s office. Based on the numbers for early voting, Couvillon expects interest among registered voters to remain low on Election Day.

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Statewide mail-in early voting is up 104 percent but in-person voting is down 24 percent. Couvillon points out that Republican turnout for early voting is up compared to the same time four years ago.

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The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for the southern portions of Louisiana, which includes all coastal communities, west to east over to the Mississippi state line. NWS Lake Charles Meteorologist Marti Calhoun says strong winds are expected Saturday after a cold front moves through today.

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While some areas of the state did receive some rain, Calhoun says the state is still under a drought.

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And with the long-awaited cooler temperatures in the Bayou State this weekend, you might be tempted to light a bonfire, but Calhoun urges you to abide by your local burn ban.

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The Red Flag Warning is in effect for both Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM to 7 PM.

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For almost four decades October has been recognized as breast cancer Awareness Month. Dr. Donna Williams, Director of Louisiana Cancer Prevention and Control says when healthcare outlets are able to make breast exams and mammograms more accessible, it saves lives.

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Before mammograms were widely used Wiliams says breast cancer was a death sentence, because most were detected late stage, and/or the surgery was so intense that many lost the use of their arm as well.

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Treatment can also include chemotherapy and radiation.

Williams says early detection is key when it comes to breast cancer and recommended guidelines are for women are regular mammograms beginning at age 40.

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To see if you are eligible for a no-cost mammogram and pap smear test visit the Louisiana Breast and Cervical Cancer Health Program website at lbchp.org

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The 23rd-ranked LSU Tigers look to bounce back from last week’s close loss when they meet Missouri in Columbia for an 11 AM kickoff on Saturday. Tigers Coach Brian Kelly is pleased with his team’s preparation…

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LSU has struggled and allowed a school-record 706 yards of offense last week. Kelly says if they get better play from the defensive line, the entire defense will benefit…

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Missouri is undefeated on the season and they are getting great quarterback play from Brady Cook.

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The Saints are in New England on Sunday losing to snap a two-game losing streak. The offense has had trouble scoring touchdowns all season and offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael knows the pressure is on to perform better….

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The Saints are 2-and-2 on the season and defensive end Cam Jordan says the team is focused on getting back in the win column….

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New England is 1-and-3. Kick-off on Sunday is at noon.

It looks like early voting turnout among Louisiana voters is down 9 percent compared to 2019. The number of Louisianans who cast a ballot Saturday through Thursday is down by 22 thousand. Pollster John Couvillon with JMC Analytics expects interest among registered voters to remain low on Election Day.

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A Red Flag Warning has been issued for the southern portions of Louisiana. This means a combination of strong winds, low humidity, and dry vegetation could contribute to extreme fire behavior. NWS Lake Charles Meteorologist Marti Calhoun says some areas of the state are still under a drought.

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The Red Flag Warning is in effect for both Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM to 7 PM.

For almost four decades October has been recognized as breast cancer Awareness Month. Dr. Donna Williams, Director of Louisiana Prevention and Control says when healthcare outlets are able to make breast exams and mammograms more accessible, it saves lives.

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Before mammograms were widely used Wiliams says breast cancer was a death sentence, because most were detected late stage, and/or the surgery was so intense that many lost the use of their arm as well.

Louisiana gets hit with a drop in temperature as fall weather hits the Bayou State this weekend. After having to stay indoors for so long due to the excessive heat, State Climatologist Barry Keim says this is the weekend weather we’ve all been waiting for.

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Temperatures are expected to be in the mid-50s Saturday morning across northern parishes and the mid-60s in south Louisiana. 

Early voting for the October 14^th primary election ends tomorrow, and it looks like turnout among Louisianans is down 9 percent compared to 2019. Pollster John Couvillon with JMC Analytics says the number of Louisianans who cast a ballot Saturday through Thursday is down by 22 thousand.

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The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for the southern portions of Louisiana, which includes all coastal communities, west to east over to the Mississippi state line. NWS Lake Charles Meteorologist Marti Calhoun says strong winds are expected Saturday after a cold front moves through today.

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Legal action will be filed today in an effort to get the courts to void a settlement that has halted clemency hearings for death row inmates. Brooke Thorington has more…

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We’re only eight days from the October 14^th primary election, and U-S Senator John Kennedy has not endorsement anyone to be Louisiana’s next Governor. His only endorsement in a statewide race is Liz Murrill who has been Landry’s top prosecutor in the AG’s office.  But LaPolictics.com Publisher Jeremy Alford says it’s a mystery why Kennedy has not endorsed anyone for Governor after he thought about running.

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Alford believes as the major Republican frontrunner, Landry does not need endorsements to carry him across the finish line.

Attorney Michael Arata representing the death row inmates filed an appeal today in an attempt to get the courts to rule that a settlement between the Louisiana Pardon Board and district attorneys illegal and says he’s hoping a judge will rule on his appeal by next Friday, which is the day the first of five death row inmates were expected to make their plea for a sentence of life in prison, instead of the death penalty….

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Projections for the timing of the saltwater intrusion on the Mississippi River, threatening southeast Louisiana water systems has shifted for the better. Colonel Cullen Jones with the Army Corps of Engineers says increased rainwater from the north coming down the river and the underwater levee, or sill, is proving effective…

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The heightening is expected to be completed by October 12^th.

Louisianans could be breathing a collection ahhh as cooler weather is on the horizon. Lows Saturday morning will be in the mid-50s in the northern parishes and the mid-60s in the southern parishes. State climatologist Barry Keim says the high temperatures that will only reach into the seventies. On Sunday he says lows in north Louisiana will be in the upper-forties and in the fifties in the south. State Climatologist Barry Keim says one system is along the coast and the other is coming in from the north. Rain totals could be between and half inch to an inch or less…

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We’re only eight days from the October 14^th primary election, and U-S Senator John Kennedy has not endorsement anyone to be Louisiana’s next Governor. His only endorsement in a statewide race is Liz Murrill who has been Landry’s top prosecutor in the AG’s office.  But LaPolictics.com Publisher Jeremy Alford says it’s a mystery why Kennedy has not endorsed anyone for Governor after he thought about running.

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Alford believes as the major Republican frontrunner, Landry does not need endorsements to carry him across the finish line.

Attorney Michael Arata representing the death row inmates filed an appeal today in an attempt to get the courts to rule that a settlement between the Louisiana Pardon Board and district attorneys illegal and says he’s hoping a judge will rule on his appeal by next Friday, which is the day the first of five death row inmates were expected to make their plea for a sentence of life in prison, instead of the death penalty….

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Projections for the timing of the saltwater intrusion on the Mississippi River, threatening southeast Louisiana water systems has shifted for the better. Colonel Cullen Jones with the Army Corps of Engineers says increased rainwater from the north coming down the river and the underwater levee, or sill, is proving effective…

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The heightening is expected to be completed by October 12^th.

Louisianans could be breathing a collection ahhh as cooler weather is on the horizon. Lows Saturday morning will be in the mid-50s in the northern parishes and the mid-60s in the southern parishes. State climatologist Barry Keim says the high temperatures that will only reach into the seventies. On Sunday he says lows in north Louisiana will be in the upper-forties and in the fifties in the south. State Climatologist Barry Keim says one system is along the coast and the other is coming in from the north. Rain totals could be between and half inch to an inch or less…

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Election day is a week away and U-S Senator John Kennedy has not officially endorsed any candidates in the Louisiana governor’s race. LaPolictics.com Publisher Jeremy Alford says the only endorsement Kennedy has made in a statewide race is Liz Murrill who has been Landry’s top prosecutor in the AG’s office.

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Alford believes as the major Republican frontrunner, Landry does not need endorsements to carry him across the finish line.

Michael Arata, an attorney representing the death row inmates, filed an appeal today in an attempt to get the courts to rule that a settlement between the Louisiana Pardon Board and district attorneys is illegal. Arata says the Louisiana Pardon Board is a public body and there should be public input before they change their rules to keep death row inmates from having their clemency applications heard…

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Arata says he’s hoping a judge will rule on his appeal by next Friday, which is the day the first of five death row inmates were expected to make their plea for a sentence of life in prison, instead of the death penalty….

After two frontal systems push in a bit of rain today, we’re finally going to feel fall-like weather. State Climatologist Barry Keim says one system is along the coast and the other is coming in from the north. Rain totals may reach an inch to a half inch or less…

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Lows Saturday morning will be in the mid-50s across northern parishes and the mid-60s in south Louisiana.

The saltwater intrusion moving up the Mississippi River that’s threatening water systems in southeast Louisiana has shifted for the better. Colonel Cullen Jones with the Army Corps of Engineers…

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The heightening is expected to be completed by October 12^th.

Louisiana U-S Senator John Kennedy has not endorsed any candidate in the governor’s race. Teiko Foxx has more…

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So far, early voting is down 9 percent from the last gubernatorial primary in 2019. There is still time to cast your ballot early and avoid the rush next Saturday. Early voting ends tomorrow night at 8.

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An attorney representing the death row inmates filed an appeal today in an attempt to get the courts to rule that a settlement between the Louisiana Pardon Board and district attorneys is illegal. The settlement will prevent death row inmates from receiving a clemency hearing, but Michael Arata calls it a secret deal…

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The Louisiana District Attorneys Association says the Louisiana Pardon Board held a public meeting last Friday to approve the settlement.
It’s finally going to feel like Fall in Louisiana this weekend after some rain and clouds move through the state today. State Climatologist Barry Keim says Lows Saturday morning will be in the mid-50s across northern parishes and the mid-60s in south Louisiana.

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The projected timeline for the saltwater intrusion on the Mississippi River, threatening water systems in southeast Louisiana has shifted for the better. Colonel Cullen Jones with the Army Corps of Engineers says that’s because the underwater levee, also known as a sill, is still proving effective and they’re ahead of schedule with heightening the sill.

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We’re just a little more than a week away from the October 14th primary election and U-S Senator John Kennedy has yet to make an endorsement in the Louisiana governor’s race. LaPolictics.com Publisher Jeremy Alford says he’s not sure why that is, but he doesn’t think it would matter for republican frontrunner Jeff Landry.

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By the way early voting for primary election ends tomorrow night at 8.

After rain moves through the state today, it’s going to be the weekend we’ve all been waiting for weather-wise. Brooke Thorington has more.

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Unfortunately this drier air will increase the threat of wildfires for the southern half of the state tomorrow. The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Day for Saturday because gusty winds and low humidities will result in dangerous fire weather conditions. Maximum wind gusts will be around 20-miles an hour.

With only eight days before the October 14th primary election, U-S Senator John Kennedy has yet to make an endorsement in the Louisiana governor’s race. LaPolictics.com Publisher Jeremy Alford says it’s a mystery why Kennedy, who considered running himself, hasn’t endorsed anyone.

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Fall is coming to Louisiana this weekend! State Climatologist Barry Keim says lows

Tomorrow morning will be in the mid-50s across northern parishes and the mid-60s in south Louisiana. And on Sunday it only gets better.

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As for next week Keim says temperatures will slowly increase but the weather will still be very-fall like.

Legal action will be filed today in an effort to get the courts to void a settlement that has halted clemency hearings for death row inmates. Brooke Thorington has more…

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Arata says he’s hoping a judge will rule on his appeal by next Friday.