Experts say we’ve entered a new era in political ads, thanks to an ad running in the Shreveport mayor’s race…and it may have implications far beyond…:

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The state legislative panel looking at medical marijuana laws met this morning. The committee discussed employee protections for those who use medical marijuana, as well as potential ways drug testing policies could impact workers. The group is talking over ways to fine tune state laws to make them work best for all involved.

Gasoline prices took a small dip. The statewide average price for regular gas is now $3.39. Louisiana AAA fuel analyst Don Redman…:

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As for gas prices for the holiday travel season, because surveys indicate more people plan to cut back on their travel budget, Redman says budget from $3 to $3.25 a gallon for gas through New Years.

It got chilly last night, but tonight it will get downright COLD. State Climatologist Barry Keim says this will be the season’s first freeze for most of north Louisiana…:

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Keim says temperatures will get down into the 30 most everywhere else but nearest the coast. He says we may get more needed wet weather next week.

The first cold snap of the season is here. State Climatologist Barry Keim predicts the northern half of the state will see the season’s first freeze tomorrow morning. He says expect lows tonight in the thirties across almost everywhere except New Orleans and the coast. Keim’s is still concerned with drought, though. He says the little bit of rain we had last week didn’t help…:

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Temperatures are falling and so are gasoline prices…but just a small amount. The statewide average cost of regular gas is $3.39 today. Louisiana AAA’s Don Redman says that’s because oil has dipped to $82 a barrel; about ten bucks less than two weeks ago. He says gasoline prices may be lower than expected in the winter weeks ahead because of that…:

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A new television ad in the Shreveport mayoral race could start a new trend in campaign ads in Louisiana. It’s produced by the People over Politics Political Action Committee and the main character in the spot is a person who looks and sounds like Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins, being called into the principal’s office. But so-called deep fake technology was used to create a character that looks just like Perkins. “LAPolitics.com” publisher Jeremy Alford believes this is the first time that such technology has been used in a political ad in Louisiana…but it won’t be the last…:

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The first group of juvenile inmates from the Bridge City Center for Youth in Jefferson Parish has been moved to Angola state prison. A bus carrying around ten juveniles was seen on the interstate before 6 this morning. More inmates will be moved in and kept in facilities separate from the adult population.

The average price for a gallon of regular gas in Louisiana today is $3.39. But according to Triple-A, it’s a good news bad news scenario. Brooke Thorington explains.
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It will be a good night to cook gumbo as Canadian air could produce our first frost, which is unusual for mid-October. State Climatologist Barry Keim…
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Keim says the next best chance for rain is not until next week.

A new television ad in the Shreveport mayoral race has people talking. It’s produced by the People over Politics PAC and the main character in the 30-second commercial is a person who looks and sounds like Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins, who is called into the principal’s office…
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But the person who sounds and looks like Perkins is not actually the mayor. Deep fake artificial intelligence technology helped create a character that looks just like Perkins. Perkins is in a tough race for re-election

Two brothers from Baton Rouge will face each other in the National League Championship Series which gets underway tonight in San Diego. Former LSU baseball players Austin and Aaron Nola are trying to get to the World Series for the first time in their careers. Their former coach at LSU, Paul Mainieri, is cheering them on…
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Austin Nola is the starting catcher for the Padres, while Aaron Nola is the starting pitcher for the Phillies and is expected to get the start in Game two tomorrow.

The Louisiana Humane Society is raising concerns that the state does not regulate breeders. In addition to animal safety, H-S-L President Jeff Dorson says Louisiana is missing out on a revenue stream to fund the breeder oversite. He says the state of Georgia collects $800 thousand annually from licenses and penalties and Louisiana should do the same.

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Don Redman with Triple-A Louisiana says the average price for a gallon of regular gas in the Bayou State today is $3.39. But he says it’s good news, bad news situation. Prices are going down due to a drop in crude oil prices they’ve dropped to $82 a barrel which is about $10 down from a couple of weeks ago.

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It’s National Teen Driver Safety Week and Law officials want parents to educate their teens on roadway guidelines and safety tips Whitney Thomas has more…

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The first cold snap of the season is here. State climatologist Barry Keim predicts the northern half of the state will see the season’s first freeze.
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Forecasters expect lows tonight in the thirties across almost everywhere except New Orleans and the coast.

Gas prices took a slight drop along with the temps in Louisiana. Don Redman with Triple-A Louisiana says the average price for a gallon of regular gas in the Bayou State today is $3.39.
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Redman says it doesn’t appear as if prices will get that high because now prices are slowly retreating.

Bogalusa police are looking for three persons of interest in connection with Friday night’s fatal shooting outside of Bogalusa High’s football game. Mayor Wendy Perette fears her community is being spoiled by what she calls brazen lawless behavior at what should have been a joyous event…
cut 15 (11) “….ruin to for us all”
15-year-old Jerry Smith of Covington was killed and authorities say he was a suspect in a previous shooting.

If you’ve ever unknowingly purchased a pet from a backyard breeder only to realize the newest member of your family has major health issues you’ve most likely found out the hard way, there is little to no regulation in Louisiana. President of the Louisiana Humane Society Jeff Dorson says believe it or not…
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Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says in Louisiana oversite falls under the USDA.

Bogalusa authorities have identified the teenager who was fatally shot outside of the high school’s football stadium during their homecoming game against Jewel Sumner last Friday. Police Chief Kendall Bullen says Jerry Smith was known to be involved in criminal activity….

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Bullen says Smith was involved in the gunfight and they are seeking three persons of interest.

President of the Louisiana Humane Society Jeff Dorson says animal shelters are overcrowded and the state has one of the lowest spay and neuter rates in the country. And he says unregulated breeders only compound the issue with pets that have health issues being abandoned due to unregulated breeding.

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Last year 82 Louisiana drivers ages 15 to 19 were involved in fatal crashes and almost 73-hundred were involved in injury crashes. State Police spokesperson Ross Brennan says it’s a good time for parents to talk to their teens about good driving habits.

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Louisiana gets hit with its first cold snap tonight as the first freeze of the fall hits the Bayou State as low temperatures are expected to get into the lows 30 and upper 20s are possible in north Louisiana. National Weather Service Forecaster Phil Grigsby says this mid-October chill is rare and records could fall…

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The state fire marshal’s office also reminds you to follow proper safety precautions when using a space heater.

The coldest night in many months will take place tonight as low temperatures will get below freezing for much of the state and upper 30s for south Louisiana. The state fire marshal is concerned about the danger of house fires from space heaters. Spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says space heaters should not be left unattended.
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Rodrigue says the worst way to heat your home is with an oven.

The Louisiana Humane Society is raising concerns that the state does not regulate breeders. In addition to animal safety, H-S-L President Jeff Dorson says Louisiana is missing out on a revenue stream to fund the breeder oversite. He says the state of Georgia collects $800 thousand annually from licenses and penalties and Louisiana should do the same.
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Bogalusa police are looking for three persons of interest in connection with Friday night’s fatal shooting outside of Bogalusa High’s football game. Mayor Wendy Perette fears her community is being spoiled by what she calls brazen lawless behavior at what should have been a joyous event…
cut 15 (11) “….ruin to for us all”
15-year-old Jerry Smith of Covington was killed and authorities say he was a suspect in a previous shooting.

It’s National Teen Driver Safety Week and State Police says parents hold the keys to safe teen driving. Trooper Ross Brennan says parents should educate their children about the dangers of distracted driving…
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Last year 82 Louisiana drivers ages 15 to 19 were involved in fatal crashes while 72-hundred were involved in injury crashes.

Bogalusa authorities expect to make some arrests soon in connection with last Friday night’s fatal shooting outside of a high school football game. Police chief Kendall Bullen…
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15-year-old Jerry Smith of Covington was fatally shot and Bullen says he was exchanging gunfire with others as he was a suspect in a previous shooting.

It’s National Teen Driver Safety Week. Last year, 82 Louisiana drivers ages 15 to 19, were involved in fatal crashes while 72-hundred were involved in injury crashes. State Police spokesperson Ross Brennan says alcohol consumption is part of the problem…
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In Louisiana, there’s little to no oversite of animal breeders and animal advocates want that to change. Brooke Thorington explains.
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Freeze warnings are posted for tomorrow morning as record lows are possible with temperatures dipping below the freezing mark. Meteorologist Jason Hansford with the National Weather Service says it will also be breezy today…
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