Early voting for the November 16^th run-off started this morning and runs through next Saturday. Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin says 374-thousand Louisianans voted early in the primary, a state record. Ardoin is hoping for a repeat performance this time around as well.

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Tonight marks Daylight Saving and we gain an hour by setting our clocks back. LSU Health Sciences New Orleans Chief Cardiologist Dr. Frank Smart says the time change does throw off our circadian rhythm so if you have health issues pay attention to abnormal signs.

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Baton Rouge is the host city of the College Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony tonight.  President and CEO of Sports BR Patrick Coogan says it will be a great event for college baseball fans with no shortage of recognizable names.

Cut 7 (08) “…Skip Bertman.”

The sold-out ceremony takes place at the Raising Cane’s River Center.

On Monday at the same venue, The Long Island Medium Theresa Caputo will make a stop along her tour in the Bayou State. The reality tv star does spontaneous readings for audience members. Caputo is not immune to her skeptics and at times she does get hecklers at her show, but it doesn’t deter her.

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She’ll also be in Shreveport on Sunday

Today marks the beginning of a week of early voting for the November 16th run-off election.

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Set your clocks back an hour for Daylight Saving. Does the time change affect your health? LSU Health Sciences New Orleans Chief Cardiologist Dr. Frank Smart says in the spring when we lose an hour, they see more heart-related issues.

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Theresa Caputo, best known for her TLC’s Reality series The Long Island Medium, will be in the Bayou State tomorrow and Monday. While on tour she walks around the venue and does spontaneous readings. Caputo says she never knows what is going to happen each night and that’s part of the surprise.

Cut 3 (10)   “…find out.” 

She’s visiting and Shreveport and Baton Rouge.

If you’re looking for something to do with no LSU or Saints game this weekend the Louisiana Renaissance Festival in Hammond might fit the bill.  The festival marks its 20^th year and Festival CEO Alvon Brumfield says it takes place rain, shine, or snow.

Cut 14 (11) “…to remain open.”

For more details go to larf-dot-org.  The festival runs each weekend through December 8^th.

Early voting for the November 16^th run-off begins this morning, giving voters a chance to weigh in on the two statewide elections left and a slew of local elections. Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin recommends using the Geaux Vote app to save yourself time at the booth, but…

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No constitutional amendments are up for a vote, and only the only statewide races remaining are the Governor’s race and Secretary of State.

Remember to set your clocks back an hour tonight for Daylight Saving Time. We spoke with LSU Health Sciences New Orleans Chief Cardiologist Dr. Frank Smart and asked him if the time change can affect your health. Smart says in the spring when we lose an hour, and emergency rooms see an increase in the number of heart attacks.

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The 20^th annual Louisiana Renaissance Festival starts this weekend in Hammond.  Festival CEO Alvon Brumfield says when entering the gates, visitors set foot in a village from the 1600’s full of entertainment, education, and shopping.

Cut 12 (10) “…lot of shows.” 

Brumfield says there will be a variety of beers, meads, and food for festival-goers to enjoy.

Baton Rouge is the host city of the College Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony tonight.  President and CEO of Sports BR Patrick Coogan says there has never been a physical building for the hall, but says there is certainly interest from the city to be the site if one is constructed.

Cut 6 (08) “…a natural fit.”

The sold out ceremony is at the Raising Cane’s River Center.

Early voting for the November 16^th run-off begins Saturday, giving voters a chance to weigh in on the two statewide elections left and a slew of local elections. 374,000 Louisianans early voted in the primary, a state record.  Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin is hoping for a repeat performance this time around as well.

Cut 10 (09) “it well”

Early voting runs through the 9^th.

Theresa Caputo, best known for her TLC’s Reality series The Long Island Medium, will be in the Bayou State this Sunday and Monday. While on tour she walks around the venue and does spontaneous readings. Caputo says she never knows what is going to happen each night and that’s part of the surprise.

Cut 3 (10)   “…fine out.” 

Baton Rouge is the host city of the College Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday night.  President and CEO of Sports BR Patrick Coogan says there has never been a physical building for the Hall, but says there is certainly an interest from the city to be the site if one is constructed.Coogan says it will be a great event for college baseball fans with no shortage of recognizable names.
Cut 7 (08) “…Skip Bertman.”
The sold-out ceremony takes place at the Raising Cane’s River Center.
The 20^th annual Louisiana Renaissance Festival starts this weekend in Hammond.  Festival CEO Alvon Brumfield says when entering the gates, visitors set foot in a village from the 1600’s full of entertainment, education, and shopping.

Cut 12 (10) “…lot of shows.” 

Brumfield says there will be a variety of beers, meads, and food for festival-goers to enjoy.  More details can be found at larf.org.

Early voting for the November 16^th run-off begins Saturday, giving voters a chance to weigh in on the two statewide elections left and a slew of local elections. Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin recommends using the Geaux Vote app to save yourself time at the booth, but…

Cut 9 (09)  “formed.”

Early voting runs through the 9^th.

Theresa Caputo, best known for her TLC’s Reality series The Long Island Medium, will be in Shreveport on Sunday and Baton Rouge on Monday. While on tour she walks around the venue and does spontaneous readings. It’s not the first time she’s been to Louisiana, she visited the Saenger Theatre last summer in New Orleans. Caputo is not immune to her skeptics and at times she does get hecklers at her show. But it still doesn’t deter her.

Cut 5 (12) “…loved ones”

Baton Rouge is the host city of the College Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday night.  President and CEO of Sports BR Patrick Coogan says there has never been a physical building for the Hall, but says there is certainly an interest from the city to be the site if one is constructed.

Cut 6 (08) “…a natural fit.”

The sold-out ceremony takes place at the Raising Cane’s River Center.

The 20^th annual Louisiana Renaissance Festival starts this weekend in Hammond.  Festival CEO Alvon Brumfield says when entering the gates, visitors set foot in a village from the 1600’s full of entertainment, education, and shopping.In years past, the festival has taken place in the rain, shine, or even snow.

Cut 14 (11) “…to remain open.”

The festival runs each weekend through December 8^th.  More details can be found at larf.org.

The Raising Cane’s River Center in Baton Rouge hosts the sold-out College Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Saturday night. Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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Saturday marks the begining of a week of early voting for the November 16th run-off election. Matt Doyle has the story.

cut  2 (30) “…I’m Matt Doyle”   

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Theresa Caputo, best known for her TLC’s Reality series The Long Island Medium, will be in the Bayou State this Sunday and Monday. While on tour she walks around the venue and does spontaneous readings. Caputo says she never knows what is going to happen each night and that’s part of the surprise.

Cut 3 (10)   “…fine out.” 

It’s not the first time she’s been to Louisiana, she visited the Saenger Theatre last summer in New Orleans. Caputo said the show made a lasting impression on her because she felt spirits physically pushing her around the theatre.

Cut 4 (12) “…like that.”

Caputo is not immune to her skeptics and at times she does get hecklers at her show. But it still doesn’t deter her.

Cut 5 (12) “…loved ones”

Ironically her visit to Shreveport November 3^rd and Baton Rouge November 4^th follows to All Saints Days November First. Caputo says every day is All Saints Day for her.

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Baton Rouge is the host city of the College Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday night.  President and CEO of Sports BR Patrick Coogan says there has never been a physical building for the Hall, but says there is certainly an interest from the city to be the site if one is constructed.

Cut 6 (08) “…a natural fit.”

Coogan says it will be a great event for college baseball fans with no shortage of recognizable names.

Cut 7 (08) “…Skip Bertman.”

Coogan says this year’s induction class is headlined by Cal State Fullerton’s Mark Kotsay, a two-time All-American and winner of three national player of the year awards in 1995 as well as former FSU head coach Mike Martin, who ended the Tiger’s World Series hopes earlier this year.

Cut 8 (10) “…committee to induct.”

The sold-out ceremony takes place at the Raising Cane’s River Center.

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Early voting for the November 16^th run-off begins Saturday, giving voters a chance to weigh in on the two statewide elections left and a slew of local elections. Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin recommends using the Geaux Vote app to save yourself time at the booth, but…

Cut 9 (09)  “formed.”

No constitutional amendments are up for a vote, and only the only statewide races remaining are Governor’s race and Secretary of State.

374,000 Louisianans early voted in the primary, a state record. Ardoin is hoping for a repeat performance this time around as well.

Cut 10 (09) “it well”

One stat to track as early voting continues: how many voters of each party show up to cast a ballot. Republicans had higher than expected turnout in the primary.

Ardoin says the new early voting machines were a big hit in the primary, and they’ll be rolling them back out for the run-off round.

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Early voting runs through the 9^th.

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The 20^th annual Louisiana Renaissance Festival starts this weekend in Hammond.  Festival CEO Alvon Brumfield says when entering the gates, visitors set foot in a village from the 1600’s full of entertainment, education, and shopping.

Cut 12 (10) “…lot of shows.” 

Brumfield says there will be a variety of beers, meads, and food for festival-goers to enjoy.

Cut 13 (10) “…no you don’t.”

In years past, the festival has taken place in the rain, shine, or even snow.

Cut 14 (11) “…to remain open.”

The festival runs each weekend through December 8^th.  More details can be found at larf.org.

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Early voting for the November 16^th run-off begins Saturday, giving voters a chance to weigh in on the two statewide elections left and a slew of local elections. Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin says the new early voting machines were a big hit in the primary, and they’ll be rolling them back out for the run-off round.

Cut 11 (09) “each voter”

Early voting runs through the 9^th.

Baton Rouge is the host city of the College Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday night.  President and CEO of Sports BR Patrick Coogan says among the headlining inductees is former FSU head coach Mike Martin, who ended the LSU’s College World Series hopes earlier this year.
Cut 8 (10) “…committee to induct.”
The sold-out ceremony takes place at the Raising Cane’s River Center.
Theresa Caputo, best known for her TLC’s Reality series The Long Island Medium, will be in Shreveport on Sunday and Baton Rouge on Monday. While on tour she walks around the venue and does spontaneous readings. It’s not the first time she’s been to Louisiana, she visited the Saenger Theatre last summer in New Orleans. Caputo said the show made a lasting impression on her because she felt spirits physically pushing her around the theatre.

Cut 4 (12) “…like that.”

The 20^th annual Louisiana Renaissance Festival starts this weekend in Hammond.  Festival CEO Alvon Brumfield says there will be a variety of beers, meads, and food for festival-goers to enjoy.

Cut 13 (10) “…no you don’t.”

The festival runs each weekend through December 8^th.  More details can be found at larf.org.

Saturday marks the beginning of a week of early voting for the November 16th run-off election. Matt Doyle has the story.

cut  2 (30) “…I’m Matt Doyle”   

A 13-year-old boy suffers an accidental gunshot wound after he and two friends discover an assault rifle in the garage of his Kenner home on Halloween night.  One of his friends picked up the rifle and was holding it when it discharged hitting the boy in the arm, who was later taken to the hospital.  Information on the teen’s condition has not been released.

The 20^th annual Louisiana Renaissance Festival starts this weekend in Hammond.  Festival CEO Alvon Brumfield says when entering the gates, visitors set foot in a village from the 1600’s full of entertainment, education, and shopping.

Cut 12 (10) “…lot of shows.” 

Brumfield says there will be a variety of beers, meads, and food for festival-goers to enjoy.  More details can be found at larf.org.

Theresa Caputo, best known for her TLC’s Reality series The Long Island Medium, will be in the Bayou State this Sunday and Monday. While on tour she walks around the venue and does spontaneous readings. Caputo says she never knows what is going to happen each night and that’s part of the surprise.

Cut 3 (10)   “…fine out.” 

The Raising Cane’s River Center in Baton Rouge hosts the sold-out College Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Saturday night. Kevin Barnhart has the story.

Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Kevin Barnhart.”

Federal civil rights abuse sentences have been handed down for the husband and wife out of Amite who were found guilty of a series of abuses against a young autistic girl. Terry and Raylaine Knope will serve 28 years in jail for their actions against the young woman who was forced to eat feces and her own mother’s ashes, locked outside in a chicken wire cage, and a number of other horrific offenses. The two were hit with similar sentences at the parish level as well.

Early voters will be treated to a much smaller ballot, just two statewide races and no amendments when they head to the polls Saturday to cast a ballot for the November 16^th run-off. 374,000 Louisianans early voted in the primary, a state record. Despite the reduced number of races, Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin is hoping for a repeat performance this time around as well.

Cut 10 (09) “it well”

Early voting runs through the 9^th.

Theresa Caputo, best known for her TLC’s Reality series The Long Island Medium, will be in the Bayou State this Sunday and Monday. While on tour she walks around the venue and does spontaneous readings. Caputo is not immune to her skeptics and at times she does get hecklers at her show. But it still doesn’t deter her.

Cut 5 (12) “…loved ones”