President Trump is headed to Lake Charles tonight to rally support for the two major Republicans in the governor’s race. Matt Doyle has more.

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The Iberville Parish Council chairman is calling on the resignation of councilwoman Courtney Lewis because she hasn’t shown up to a council meeting in nine months. Parish officials do not know where the 34-year-old is, so they are having a hard time getting that resignation letter. Lewis is still receiving her 16-hundred-dollar monthly paycheck.

Election day is tomorrow with the gubernatorial race at the top of the ballot. Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin says there are a few things voters should know before they head to the polls…

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Ardoin says you can also look at a sample ballot at geauxvote.com. He expects an overall voter turnout of 45 percent.

In addition to the governor’s race and other elections, the October 12th ballot has four proposed constitutional amendments. Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana President Steve Procopio advises voters to do their homework before they enter the voting booth…

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President Donald Trump will be in Lake Charles tonight to urge Republicans to vote for either Ralph Abraham or Eddie Rispone in tomorrow’s gubernatorial primary. Trump says Edwards has done a poor job of cutting taxes and done nothing to reduce auto insurance rates. Louisiana Democratic Party Chairman Stephen Handwerk says Trump is trying to bring hostile, national style politics to the Pelican State…
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Before President Trump heads to Louisiana, he’ll welcome the Little League World Series Champs to the Oval Office. Eastbank Head Coach Steve Frazier credits Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise for setting up the visit in the Oval Office…
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Eastbank is the first team from Louisiana to win the Little League World Series.

The biggest game of the season has arrived for 5th ranked LSU as they host 7th ranked Florida in an SEC Showdown. Quarterback Joe Burrow remembers losing to the Gators in the Swamp last year and badly wants to beat Florida in Death Valley on Saturday night…
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Over 100-thousand fans are expected in Tiger Stadium for the seven o’clock kick-off. LSU is asking fans to arrive on campus earlier than normal and should expect heavy traffic all day peaking at around 3 to 4 PM. LSU Senior Associate Athletics Director Robert Munson says they also expect to sell a lot of beer and wine inside the stadium and he says the selling of alcohol for the first time in general seating areas is a work in progress…
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President Donald Trump will speak tonight in Lake Charles where he’ll urge Louisiana voters to vote Republican in tomorrow’s gubernatorial primary. Republican National Committee Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany says the Sudduth Coliseum will be packed with Trump supporters…
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The Louisiana Democratic Party says Trump’s visit just brings hostile, national style politics to the state.

Before the President boards Air Force One, he’ll welcome the East Bank All-Stars from River Ridge to the White House to congratulate them on winning the Little League World Series this past summer. Head Coach Scott Frazier says the team will meet with the President in the Oval office…
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Frazier’s team has already received a reception at the governor’s mansion and a parade was throw in their honor.

LSU is expecting a pack campus tomorrow for the big game against the Florida Gators. Senior Associate Athletics Director Robert Munson says they are asking fans to use the Waze app to help battle the traffic and if you are using one of the free parking lots, pick one that’s closest to where you are heading after the game…
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A cold front will move through the state today and that will bring us a crisp fall Saturday. State Climatologist Barry Keim…
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Tomorrow is election day, but it’s also a big day of college football in Louisiana. Louisiana Tech, Nicholls, Southeastern Louisiana, Grambling, Southern and Tulane all have home games. Last night, ULM topped Texas State 24-14.

President Trump will travel to Lake Charles today ahead of tomorrow’s election to rally Louisiana voters to support one of the two main republican challengers in the governor’s race. Eddie Rispone and Ralph Abraham are trying to secure enough votes to prevent Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards from winning the election without a runoff.

Before heading to Lake Charles, President Trump will welcome the East Bank All-Stars, which won the Little League World Series, to the White House. Kevin Barnhart has more…
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Be prepared for a big drop in the temperatures today as the strongest cold front of the fall swings through Louisiana. State Climatologist Barry Keim says we’ll also see some rain…
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The front will hit north Louisiana this morning and it will make its way through southeast Louisiana tonight.

Baton Rouge will be oversaturated with college football fans tomorrow with the big game between the fifth-ranked Tigers and seventh-ranked Gators. Senior Associate Athletic Director Robert Munson says if you plan on going to the game, try to get to campus as early as you can…
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Munson says they anticipate the heaviest traffic around LSU between three and four o’clock. Kick-off is at 7 PM.

Last night in college football, ULM improved to 2-0 in conference play with a 24-14 road win over Texas State. The victory puts the Warhawks in sole possession of first place in the Sun Belt West Division.

President Donald Trump will urge Louisiana voters to vote Republican tomorrow for either Eddie Rispone or Ralph Abraham when he holds a rally in Lake Charles at 7 PM tonight. Republican National Committee Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany says Louisiana is a pro-Trump state that needs Republican leadership
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Earlier this week President Trump tweeted that Governor Edwards was a Pelosi Democrat, who would never be “for us”.

But Louisiana Democratic Party Chairman Stephen Handwerk says President Trump’s visit shows just how worried Republicans are that they can not unseat a popular Governor.
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A cold front will move through the state today, putting an end to the near record heat and a good taste of fall. State Climatologist Barry Keim says you’ll need a light jacket after the front moves through…
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Temperatures across south Louisiana will remain in the 80s today as the cold front works it’s way down from the north. Saturday morning lows will be in the 40s for north Louisiana.

Saturday’s SEC showdown between the Gators and Tigers will produce heavy traffic in Baton Rouge. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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President Trump is headed to Lake Charles tonight to rally support for the two major Republicans in the governor’s race. Matt Doyle has more.
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The Iberville Parish Council chairman is calling on the resignation of councilwoman Courtney Lewis, because she hasn’t shown up to a council meeting in nine months. Parish officials do not know where the 34-year-old is, so they are having a hard time getting that resignation letter. Lewis is still receiving her 16-hundred dollar monthly paycheck.

The largest crowd of the season is expected tomorrow night in Tiger Stadium as fifth-ranked LSU hosts seventh-ranked Florida. LSU is asking fans to arrive on campus earlier than normal and should expect heavy traffic all day peaking at around 3 to 4 PM. LSU Senior Associate Athletics Director Robert Munson says they also expect to sell a lot of beer and wine inside the stadium and he says the selling of alcohol for the first time in general seating areas is a work in progress…
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Last night in college football, ULM defeated Texas State 24-14.

The Eastbank Little League team is in Washington DC today to visit the White House. Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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 President Trump is headed to Lake Charles tonight to rally support for the two major Republicans in the governor’s race. Matt Doyle has more.

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Saturday’s big matchup between the Gators and Tigers is expected to cause some traffic headaches. Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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The Eastbank Little League baseball team visits President Trump at the White House today. The team claimed a world championship victory in August and Head Coach Scott Frazier says it all started at a press conference with a suggestion that the team should get a trip to DC if they were victorious.

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The team is based in the suburbs of New Orleans and is the first team from the area to achieve the championship. Frazier credits House Republican Whip Steve Scalise for helping orchestrate the trip and says the meeting with President Trump will be very exclusive as the team will be in the Oval Office.

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Frazier says he hasn’t seen much of the team since learning of the trip to DC, but says the are an excitable group.

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Following the visit, the President will fly to Louisiana for a Gubernatorial Primary rally.

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A cold front is invading the state bringing with it a welcome reprieve from the heat for some, and an unfortunate reminder that fall has arrived for others.

State Climatologist Barry Keim says it’s a bit later than usual, but the state is about to experience some of it’s first light jacket weather of the season today.

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Temperatures across the southern portion of the state will remain in the 80s today as the cold front works it’s way down from the north.

By tomorrow the cold will set in with temperatures in the 40s in north Louisiana, 50s in the central portions, and 60s along the coast. Kiem says prepare for some swingy temperatures if you’re heading to the LSU/Florida game.

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Keim says the cold weather will be joined by some cold rains, but it shouldn’t be anything bad enough to cancel any of your plans.

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President Trump is set to rally Republicans to vote for either Eddie Rispone or Ralph Abraham tonight in Lake Charles starting at 7 PM.

Republican National Committee Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany says the President is excited to be in Louisiana. She says it’s a pro-Trump state that needs Republican leadership at the highest level.

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Earlier this week President Trump tweeted about the race, calling Governor Edwards a Pelosi Democrat, who would never be “for us”.

But Louisiana Democratic Party Chairman Stephen Handwerk says President Trump’s visit shows just how worried Republicans are that they won’t be able to unseat the widely popular Governor.

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Edwards is polling between 43 and 48 percent in recent independent polls, just shy of the 50 percent plus one vote needed to win outright.

McEnany says expect the President to pack out the Sudduth Coliseum with supporters eager to hear his thoughts on the election 12 hours before the polls open.

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President Trump’s approval is in the mid to low 50s in Louisiana according to recent polls.

Handwerk says Trump’s visit just brings hostile, national style politics to a state that is learning to work together under Edwards’ leadership.

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Thousands are descending upon Baton Rouge for the Top Ten showdown between the Tigers and the Florida Gators. Senior Associate Athletic Director Robert Munson says give yourself extra time to get where you need to go.

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College Game Day will also be broadcasting ahead of the game. Munson says there are plenty of free parking lots around the stadium and says it is important to pick you closest to where you are heading after the game.

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Munson after a few games to work out the kinks of first year beer sales, this matchup, with an expected 100,000+ in attendance, will be a big test.

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Munson says you can go to LSUsports.net/gameday for a list of resources to surviving Saturday.

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5th ranked LSU looks to stay undefeated when they host 7th ranked Florida on Saturday night. The Gators are also undefeated allowing just 10 points a game. Tiger Rag Editor James Moran says Florida’s defense, led by Todd Grantham, has 26 sacks, and protecting LSU quarterback Joe Burrow will be a big key

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Moran says LSU also wants to pressure the quarterback…

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Two good wide receivers will be involved in Sunday’s Saints-Jaguars game in Jacksonville. Former LSU star and Jags wide out DJ Chark ranks fifth in the NFL in receiving yards with 465 yards and he’s averaging 18 yards a catch. Saints Coach Sean Payton says Chark has a connection with Jacksonville’s rookie quarterback Gardner Minshew

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Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas leads the NFL in catches and receiving yards. He continues to get better, even after signing a big contract in the summer. Payton says Thomas is so competitive, money was not going to change his preparation…

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There were sparks during the final televised gubernatorial primary debate as the candidates tried to make a statement before voters cast their ballot on Saturday. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says nothing occurred that changes the dynamics of the race

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President Donald Trump will be in Lake Charles tomorrow night to rally Louisiana voters to vote for one of the two main Republican candidates.

For the second consecutive year, Louisiana ranks number two in the nation for infrastructure investment, according to Site Selection Magazine. Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson says strengthening wetlands, swamp and estuaries buffers communities and industries against storm surge.

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Pierson says the state invested nearly 40 billion dollars in infrastructure in 2019.

The first question asked at last night’s debate was about the hiring and firing of former Governor Edwards’ Deputy Chief of Staff Johnny Anderson, and his sexual harassment scandal. Former Edwards employee Juanita Washington accused Anderson of sexual harassment and assault while working under him in the administration, and Edwards says he was forced to resign less than six hours after the incident was reported. Edwards says the office has a zero-tolerance policy for harassment, and the incident inspired a series of sexual harassment reforms in state offices.

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Washington is now suing the Governor over the incident.

A CDC report shows that Louisiana dropped in the rankings for new cases of gonorrhea and early-stage syphilis. Assistant Secretary for the state Office of Public Health Dr. Alex Billioux says Medicaid expansion has been effective in the decline.

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