A new report from the Consumer Federation of America finds on average a motorist with poor credit has to pay twice as much for auto insurance as a driver with excellent credit, even if their driving safety history is the same. Teiko Foxx has more…
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If you’ve never attended the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Operation Smoke Sheaux, tonight’s your chance to get a behind-the-scenes look on the Food Network’s BBQ USA. Brooke Thorington has more.
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This week, campaign season for the fall elections officially gets underway as qualifying begins on Tuesday. Brooke Thorington has more…
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A new study from the Consumer Federation of America finds that safe drivers with bad credit pay an average of 905 dollars more than drivers with excellent credit scores. Director of Real Reform Louisiana Ben Riggs says non-driving related factors should not determine auto rates…
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According to CFA, State Farm charges people in Louisiana with fair credit a 78 percent surcharge for excellent credit drivers and a 224 percent surcharge for people with poor credit. But Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon believes credit is an accurate predictor of the likelihood of loss for a policyholder…
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Riggs says it’s time Louisiana stops allowing auto insurance companies to penalize good drivers, just because their credit score is not good. He says this practice allows insurance providers to pad their profits…
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Riggs says three states have passed laws to prohibit using credit scores in setting insurance prices, California, Hawaii, and Massachusetts. He points out all three states have cheaper auto insurance than Louisiana. But Donelon says insurance companies have seen people with poor credit try to use minor accidents to improve their financial situation…
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Tonight’s episode of “BBQ USA” on the Food Network is entitled “Battle on the Bayou” and it will feature the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Operation Smoke Sheaux. Ryan Gonzales, assistant director of Veteran and Military Students at the university says the Food Network is showcasing their annual fundraiser Operation Smoke Sheaux.
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Gonzales says their first event was one of the largest BBQ competitions in the state. So big that it grabbed the attention of the Food Network, and they filmed the annual event back in April. Gonzales says the episode follows six competitors throughout the contest.
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And while he wouldn’t reveal the winner of the competition, Gonzales is thrilled about the national exposure the fundraiser will receive and hopes even more contestants come to the Bayou State to showcase their skills next year.
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Funds raised from the event aid student veterans facing extreme hardship and that includes health issues or natural disaster recovery. The episode airs at 9 PM tonight on the Food Network.
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It’s back-to-school time as most students return to class this week. Louisiana Highway Safety Commission spokesperson Gregory Fischer says that means the return of school zone speed limits.
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Louisiana law prohibits drivers from using handheld cell phones while driving through an active school zone. A first-time violation can cost a driver up to 500 dollars. Every subsequent violation will result in up to a one-thousand-dollar fine and a 60-day suspended driver’s license.
Fischer says drivers should also watch for school buses that are making multiple stops along neighborhood streets…
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Fischer says it’s up to us to be vigilant drivers in areas where children are present…
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The fall election season will ramp up this week as a three-day qualifying period begins tomorrow for candidates to sign up for the elected position they would like to serve. There are seven major candidates in the governor’s race. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says we’ll know by the end of the business day on Thursday if all seven will actually have their name on the ballot…
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Pinsonat says at the moment, there have been seven candidates actively campaigning for governor, but there’s a chance one of two of them will look at the political landscape and decide not to qualify…
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Pinsonat says there’s still time for a surprise entrance into the governor’s race. He says it’s unlikely, but still possible, especially if that person has deep pockets and can self-finance much of their campaign.
Voters will also be choosing new statewide elected officials, or re-electing in some cases. Pinsonat expects the race for Attorney General, State Treasurer and Secretary of State will be hotly contested, even though there is not as much money in those races…
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Saints pro bowl running back Alvin Kamara has been for suspended for 3 games stemming from his arrest in Las Vegas in 2022. He eventually pled no contest after appearing in court for a misdemeanor charge from an event that knocked a man unconscious. Kamara since regrets what happened.
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Kamara will miss games against the Tennessee Titans, Carolina Panthers, and Green Bay Packers. He can return to the team’s active roster as soon as the following day of the week 3 matchup. Kamara also said that it has also affected him off the field.
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Kamara took responsibility for his actions before the suspension came down…
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