LSU’s Manship School says Democrats have a noticeable lead in key battleground congressional races nationwide. Matt Doyle has more…

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A Livingston Parish man who ordered a “sensual massage” has been found guilty of second degree murder.   Christopher Landry has been convicted in the killing of massage therapist in training, Kayla Ann Denham, who he hired for the services at his home last year.  In court Thursday, Landry admitted to striking Denham in the head with a gold club five times, however an autopsy showed it was 15 times and that she had been strangled.

The FDA has approved a new drug that can reduce the severity of the flu. LSU Health New Orleans Professor and Infectious Disease Specialist Fred Lopez says after a busy season last year, it’s certainly possible that many of the flu strains this year have developed resistances to popular post-infection medications. The Professor says because Xofluza targets different systems than treatments like Tamiflu, it’s less likely to be shrugged off…

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Xofluza has been found to reduce flu symptoms if the patient has been sick for less than 48 hours

And scary moments earlier today in Lake Charles as Police and SWAT teams stormed Lake Charles Memorial Hospital after receiving reports that a man on the sixth floor of the facility had a gun. Upon investigation the person was discovered, and detained, but did not have a gun on his person. The investigation into the event is ongoing.

LSU’s Manship School and the Cook Political Report have surveyed congressional battleground districts nationwide and say Democrats have around a double digit average advantage in races that will likely determine control of the House. Public Policy Lab Director Mike Henderson says their findings indicate the despite the lead participation gap may not be as big as advertised.

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Of the 1,500 people surveyed, 500 of them came from 69 districts rated as close races by Cook.

The FDA has approved a new drug that can reduce the severity of the flu, and it  works against drug-resistant strains. Xofluza has been found to reduce flu symptoms if the patient has been sick for less than 48 hours. LSU Health New Orleans Professor and Infectious Disease Specialist Fred Lopez says XoFluza is effective, but you still need a flu shot.

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The state’s top higher education board will request an additional $172 million in state funding for public colleges next year to help lower the costs for students.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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earlier today in Lake Charles as Police and SWAT teams stormed Lake Charles Memorial Hospital after receiving reports that a man on the sixth floor of the facility had a gun. Upon investigation the person was discovered, and detained, but did not have a gun on his person. The investigation into the event is ongoing.

LSU’s players say Devin White is maintaining a positive attitude even though he’ll miss the first half of the Alabama game on November 3rd, because of the targeting penalty called on him last Saturday. Fellow linebacker Michael Divinity says White’s focus is on helping the Tigers beat the Crimson Tide, even though he can’t play in the first half…
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Coach Ed Orgeron says starting guard Garrett Brumfield might be able to play against Alabama. He hasn’t played in over a month since since injuring his left knee against Louisiana Tech.

Louisiana Tech leaves today for south Florida where they’ll play Florida Atlantic tomorrow night. A win for Tech and they’ll be bowl eligible, while it’s been a struggle for the Owls, who are 3-and-4, but they are 3-and-0 at home. F-A-U’s Devin Singletary has 14 rushing touchdowns. Kick-off is at 5:30.

By giving up a fourth round pick in next year’s draft for cornerback Eli Apple, the Saints head into next year’s draft without a first, third and fourth round selection. But Coach Sean Payton says that’s not a big concern….
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The Saints are getting ready to play the Minnesota Vikings. It’s the third meeting between the two teams in 13 months. Saints defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins told the Athletic that they have not forgotten last January’s heart breaking loss and they want this game.

The 3-0 Pelicans are off tonight and they’ll host Brooklyn tomorrow night.

Georgia State is the preseason favorite, according to the Sun Belt Conference Men’s Basketball coaches preseason poll. The Ragin Cajuns finished in a tie for second in the poll with Georgia Southern. ULM has been picked to finish fourth.

LSU’s Manship School and the Cook Political Report have surveyed congressional battleground districts nationwide and say Democrats have around a double digit average advantage in races that will likely determine control of the House. Public Policy Lab Director Mike Henderson says in suburban districts that will likely decide the election, the President is dragging down GOP candidates.

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The FDA has approved a new drug that can reduce the severity of the flu, and it  works against drug-resistant strains. Xofluza has been found to reduce flu symptoms if the patient has been sick for less than 48 hours. LSU Health New Orleans Professor and Infectious Disease Specialist Fred Lopez says it’s similar to TamiFlu.

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The state fire marshal’s office has charged a 41-year-old woman with negligent homicide after her 11-year-old child died in a camper fire during the overnight hours in Beuregard Parish. The coroner’s office will make an official identification on the child.  State fire marshal spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says Stafford admits to leaving the sleeping child unattended in order to go next door to do drugs…

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The Board of Regents will ask for a $172 million increase in state funding for public colleges next year. The request would push state funding for higher ed to $1.2 billion for the budget year that begins July 1. A significant amount of the money would be used toward keeping schools from raising fees next year. Higher Ed Commissioner Kim Hunter Reed says they also want to use some of the funds towards future-proofing the educational system.

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The Board of Regents will ask for a $172 million increase in state funding for public colleges next year. The request would push state funding for higher ed to $1.2 billion for the budget year that begins July 1. Higher Ed Commissioner Kim Hunter Reed says the additional funding will help students who are struggling with the rising cost of education

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A significant amount of the money would be used toward keeping schools from raising fees next year.

LSU’s Manship School and the Cook Political Report have surveyed congressional battleground districts nationwide and discovered Democrats have a strong lead heading into November 6^th, but LSU Professor James Carville says the national political fervor could lead to sky high participation, and some unexpected results.

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The survey also indicates most Americans are at least somewhat confident that foreign intervention will not be an issue.

The FDA has approved a new drug that can reduce the severity of the flu. LSU Health New Orleans Professor and Infectious Disease Specialist Fred Lopez says after a busy season last year, it’s certainly possible that many of the flu strains this year have developed resistances to popular post-infection medications. The Professor says because Xofluza targets different systems than treatments like Tamiflu, it’s less likely to be shrugged off…

Cut 10 (07)  “…those viruses.”

Xofluza has been found to reduce flu symptoms if the patient has been sick for less than 48 hours

And scary moments earlier today in Lake Charles as Police and SWAT teams stormed Lake Charles Memorial Hospital after receiving reports that a man on the sixth floor of the facility had a gun. Upon investigation the person was discovered, and detained, but did not have a gun on his person. The investigation into the event is ongoing.

The Board of Regents will ask for a $172 million increase in state funding for public colleges next year. The request would push state funding for higher ed to $1.2 billion for the budget year that begins July 1. Higher Ed Commissioner Kim Hunter Reed the message is clear when it comes to cuts to higher education.

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The Regents say charges on students increased 107% over the last 11 years.

The FDA has approved a new drug that can reduce the severity of the flu, and it works against drug-resistant strains. LSU Health New Orleans Professor and Infectious Disease Specialist Fred Lopez says despite Xofluza’s effectiveness, professionals still advise getting a preventative flu shot.

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Lopez says the average effectiveness level for flu shots over the past few years has been 40 to 60 percent.

The state fire marshal’s office has charged a 41-year-old woman with negligent homicide after her 11-year-old child died in a camper fire during the overnight hours in Beuregard Parish. State fire marshal spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says they don’t have a cause for the fire and firefighters discovered the body of the child in a bedroom.

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Jenny Stafford of Singer is also facing drug charges in the incident.

LSU’s Manship School and the Cook Political Report have surveyed congressional battleground districts nationwide and say Democrats have around a double digit average advantage in races that will likely determine control of the House. Public Policy Lab Director Mike Henderson says despite that lead, Republicans appear to be just as ready to vote as Democrats.

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There are around 12 million more registered Democrats than Republicans nationwide.

LSU’s Public Policy Research Lab and the Cook Political Report combined to do a poll that shows Democrats have around a double digit average advantage in races that will determine the control of the U-S House of Representatives. Public Policy Lab Director Mike Henderson says President Trump is weighing down Republican prospects for House seats…
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The survey found that 42-percent of voters will cast ballots in the mid-term election to show opposition to the President, while 23-percent will go to the polls to show support.

A southwest Louisiana woman has been arrested after she allegedly went next door to do drugs, when a fire started killing her 11-year-old son, who was sleeping. State Fire Marshal spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says 41-year-old Jenny Stafford of Singer faces one count of negligent homicide…
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The state’s top higher education board will request an additional $172 million in state funding for public colleges next year to help lower the costs for students. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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There were some tense moments at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital as authorities responded to an active shooter situation. The Lake Charles Police Department received a call in reference to a man with a gun, heading to the sixth floor. The suspect was located and detained, but it turns out a gun was never found.

The state fire marshal’s office has charged a 41-year-old woman with negligent homicide after her 11-year-old child died in a camper fire during the overnight hours in Beauregard Parish. State fire marshal spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says Jenny Stafford of Singer admitted to not being home when the fire started…

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Firefighters discovered the body of the child in a bedroom.

The FDA has approved a new drug that can reduce the severity of the flu, and it works against drug-resistant strains. Xofluza has been found to reduce flu symptoms if the patient has been sick for less than 48 hours. LSU Health New Orleans Professor and Infectious Disease Specialist Fred Lopez says because Xofluza targets different systems than treatments like Tamiflu, it’s less likely to be shrugged off…

Cut 10 (07)  “…those viruses.”

The Board of Regents will ask for a $172 million increase in state funding for public colleges next year. The request would push state funding for higher ed to $1.2 billion for the budget year that begins July 1. A significant amount of the money would be used toward keeping schools from raising fees next year.  Higher Ed Commissioner Kim Hunter Reed says they also want to use some of the funds towards future-proofing the educational system.

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The Regents say charges on students increased 107% over the last 11 years.

Authorities have apprehended a subject on the 6th floor of Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, ending a situation that law enforcement was treating as a possible active shooter.  Witnesses say they saw the suspect walking in with a blanket believed to have had a gun in it.
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