New polling data on the Governor’s race shows Governor Edwards at 45 percent support, Eddie Rispone at 20 percent, and Ralph Abraham at 19 percent.  JMC Analytics pollster John Couvillon says over 374,000 voters cast ballots in early voting, and the breakdowns show Edwards may not be able to avoid a run-off.

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14 percent are undecided.

The US Supreme Court is hearing opening arguments today in a case questioning the constitutionality of non-unanimous jury verdicts. Louisianans voted to require unanimous juries in felony trials last year. Loyola Law Professor Dane Ciolino says a decision likely would not impact cases that are no longer under direct review, but…
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Roughly 100 such cases exist.

Even without Drew Brees, the Saints look like one of the best teams in the NFL as they are 4-and-1 following a 31-24 win over Tampa Bay on Sunday. The Black and Gold’s defense has been solid and got six more sacks yesterday. Defensive end Cam Jordan says it was fun to see…

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Saints are on the road this Sunday for a noon kickoff with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

State Police identify the 16-year-old bicyclist killed last night in St. Landry Parish. Trooper Thomas Gossen says Lane Leger of Opelousas was riding his bike after the sun went down without lights on the I-49 North Service Road. Gossen says this part of the service road is not lit well and the bicyclist should have had a light on his bicycle and ride as near to the right side of the roadway as practicable

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JMC Analytics released a new poll on the governor’s race and the numbers are not much different from a survey they ran in September. Pollster John Couvillon says 45-percent of the respondents plan to voter for Governor Edwards, 20-percent for Eddie Rispone and 19-percent for Ralph Abraham. Couvillon says the most likely scenario is an Edwards-Rispone runoff and that’s not good news for Abraham….
cut 7 (10) “…I have not”

The Saints continue to win without injured quarterback Drew Brees. Wide receiver Michael Thomas had 11 receptions for 182 yards in yesterday’s 31-24 win over Tampa Bay, but Thomas says it’s the defense that’s setting the tone…
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The 4-and-1 Saints are in Jacksonville on Saturday.

A Louisiana case went before the US Supreme Court today challenging non-unanimous jury convictions. Matt Doyle reports the ruling could have wide-ranging impacts on the nation’s legal system.
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There are scattered showers and thunderstorms across south Louisiana associated with a cold front that’s kept high temperatures in he 70s and 80s today. State Climatologist Barry Keim…
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Another cold front comes Friday, bringing us even cooler temperatures this weekend.

New polling data on the governor’s race shows there is a 30 percent chance of Governor Edwards winning the election without a run-off, but if a run-off happens, it will likely be with Eddie Rispone. JMC Analytics pollster John Couvillon calls Ralph Abraham’s touting of politician endorsements an outdated strategy.
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Polling shows Governor Edwards at 45 percent, Eddie Rispone at 20 percent, Ralph Abraham at 19 percent, and 14 percent are undecided.

The US Supreme Court hears opening arguments today in a 2015 case questioning the constitutionality of non-unanimous jury verdicts. Louisianans voted to require unanimous juries in felony trials last year. Loyola Law Professor Dane Ciolino says this case has the potential to have a huge impact on the nation’s legal system outside of just unanimous juries.

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State Police has identified the 16-year-old bicyclist killed last night in St. Landry Parish. Trooper Thomas Gossen says Lane Leger of Opelousas was hit from behind by a Nissan Altima on the I-49 North Service Road, adding the driver of the vehicle did not see the bicyclist and is not facing any charges.

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Gossen says Leger was riding his bike after the sun went down without lights in a not lit well part of the service road.

If you’ve been looking for a break from the heat, it is your lucky day as a long-awaited cold front arrives today. State Climatologist Barry Keim says our first cold front of fall is coming later than normal, addingtomorrow morning’s lows will be in the 50’s in northern parishes, 60’s in central parishes, and 70’s along the coast.

Cut 13 (09) “…beautiful weekend weather.”

The US Supreme Court hears opening arguments today in a case questioning the constitutionality of non-unanimous jury verdicts. Louisianans voted to require unanimous juries in felony trials last year.The case being heard involves the non-unanimous murder conviction and life sentencing of Evangelisto Ramos in 2015. Loyola Law Professor Dane Ciolino says a favorable ruling would give inmates like Ramos a second chance.

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Only 10 of 12 jurors voted to convict Ramos.

New polling data on the governor’s race shows there is a 30 percent chance of Governor Edwards winning the election without a run-off, but if a run-off happens, it will likely be with Rispone as on the local level polling, Abraham’s support is seeing a decrease since September.. JMC Analytics pollster John Couvillon…
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State Police has identified the 16-year-old bicyclist killed last night in St. Landry Parish. Trooper Thomas Gossen says Lane Leger of Opelousas was riding his bike after the sun went down without lights on the I-49 North Service Road

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Gossen says Leger was hit from behind by a Nissan Altima. He says the driver of the vehicle did not see the bicyclist and is not facing any charges.

A 26-year-old Lake Charles woman and her 3-year-old passenger are dead following a head-on crash in Oklahoma Saturday night. Authorities say Chelsey Bradshaw moved into the path of an on-coming 18 wheeler. Bradshaw was ejected from the vehicle which caught fire after coming to a rest on the shoulder of the road. Both died at the scene.

New polling data on the Governor’s race shows Governor Edwards at 45 percent support, Eddie Rispone at 20 percent, Ralph Abraham at 19 percent, and 14 percent are undecided.  JMC Analytics pollster John Couvillon says over 374,000 voters cast ballots in early voting, and the breakdowns show Edwards may not be able to avoid a run-off.

Cut 6 (11) “…for Governor Edwards.”

The US Supreme Court is hearing opening arguments today in a case questioning the constitutionality of non-unanimous jury verdicts. Louisianans voted to require unanimous juries in felony trials last year. Loyola Law Professor Dane Ciolino says a decision likely would not impact cases that are no longer under direct review, but…

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Roughly 100 such cases exist.

President Trump makes a trip on Friday to Louisiana, but he won’t be the only Trump family member to visit the Bayou state this week.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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If you’ve been looking for a break from the heat, today is your lucky day.  A long-awaited cold front is on the way. State Climatologist Barry Keim says our first cold front of fall is coming later than normal.

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President Trump announces a visit to Lake Charles scheduled for Friday in an effort to rally voters to show up to the polls on Saturday for the primary election and vote for one of the two GOP candidates in the Governor’s race.  Trump made the announcement Sunday via Twitter.

The governor’s race may be soaking up most of the oxygen but down ballot the campaign for Insurance Commissioner is tight as we enter the final week of the campaign…

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President Trump visits Louisiana Friday, but his son Don Trump, Jr. will be part of a rally in Lafayette today.  UL Lafayette Poli Sci Professor Pearson Cross says those close to the President are stepping up efforts to unseat Gov. Edwards.

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The event begins at noon at the Cajundome Convention Center.  The visit from Trump, Jr. comes following a weekend rally attended by Vice President Pence in Kenner.

Food Stamp benefits are going up about two to four dollars a month for Louisiana recipients thanks to a national cost of living readjustment.  Department of Children and Family Services Economic Stability Director Kim Matherne says it’s part of the yearly change to the program, and how much more you’ll receive is based on your household’s size.

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The minimum allotment has also risen from 15 to 16 dollars.

374-thousand early voted for Saturday’s October 12th election, so two-point-five million registered voters in Louisiana have yet to vote. That’s why Donald Trump Junior will be in Lafayette later today to encourage Republicans to vote Republican and Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards will hold a rally in Monroe at 4 PM.

The race for Insurance Commissioner could go either way. Incumbent Jim Donelon has been blasted in attack ads, including one showing Donelon nodding off during a public hearing…
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Opponent and fellow Republican Tim Temple says Donelon has been exaggerating recent rate decreases.
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There are scattered showers and thunderstorms moving across north Louisiana associated with a cold front that will bring high temperatures down into the 70s today. State Climatologist Barry Keim…
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Another cold front is expected to hit the state Friday, bringing us even cooler temperatures this weekend.

ESPN’s College GameDay will be in Baton Four for Saturday night’s SEC Top 10 showdown between the fighting Tigers and the Florida Gators. Jeff Palermo has more…
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