The first ad of the Secretary of State’s race is out, and based ib the content,s you probably wouldn’t think it was mainly a bureaucratic job that manages elections. Matt Doyle has more.

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There are problems with child care standards in Louisiana according to a Legislative Audit. Auditor Krista Baker-Hernandez says when improprieties were discovered, the Department of Education did not always pursue proper disciplinary measures.

Cut 5 (10) “…investigations.”

LDE says they agree with the Auditor’s findings and are taking steps to implement new policies.

LSU will have to open up its wallet, because the SEC has fined the school 100-thousand dollars because fans rushed the field following the Tigers upset victory over Georgia.

Wide receiver Justin Jefferson says the fans enthusiasm was a big part in their win over Georgia.

Cut 11 (08) “…our energy”

However, LSU Athletic Director Joe Alleva respects the South-Eastern Conference’s safety concerns when fans take to the field.

The fine money will go the SEC’s post-graduate scholarship fund.

Approximately 25 thousand vehicles a day had used the Sunshine Bridge on Louisiana Highway 70 that straddled the borders of St. James and Ascension parishes.

But structural damage caused by a crane traveling on a barge that struck the bridge, has area motorists rethinking how to cross the Mississippi river.

Authorities closed the bridge on Friday shortly after the crane collided with the bridge. DOTD thinks it will be months before it will reopen to traffic since no temporary fix would meet safety considerations.

The Legislative Auditor says there’s some problems with child care standards in Louisiana. Auditor Krista Baker-Hernandez says the state lacks many of the nationally recognized regulations on child care, such as our core licensing standards…

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The report revealed Louisiana is one of only eight states to allow unlicensed caregivers to watch over six children at a time.

The Louisiana Department of Education says they agree with the Auditor’s findings, and are taking steps to implement new policy.

The state Transportation department says it will take months, not days to re-open the Sunshine Bridge at Donaldsonville after it was hit hard by a large crane was on a barge.

DOTD spokesperson Rodney Mallett says motorists are encouraged to use the Veterans Memorial Bridge as an alternate river crossing. He says they also have two ferries in Plaquemine running longer hours…

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Fans rushing the field Saturday after LSU’s football win against the Georgia Bulldogs triggered a 100 thousand dollar fine that must be paid to the SEC.

If LSU beats Alabama in three weeks and the fans rush the field again, the fine will increase to 250-thousand dollars. Louisiana native and head Coach Ed Orgeron says celebrating the victory with the fans on the field was a special moment…

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The 100 thousand dollar fine will go the SEC’s post-graduate scholarship fund.

The race of the Louisiana Secretary of State office is heating up. Republican opponents have been hammering the interim Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin for alleged improprieties.

One challenger even went as far as saying removing him would remove the scandal from the office.

ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says they probably won’t be too happy about the ad’s message.

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Ardoin served as Assistant Secretary since for eight years, but became the interim Secretary in May after his former boss resigned in the wake of a sexual harassment scandal.

LSU will pay a 100-thousand dollar fine to the SEC because the fans rushed the field following the big win over Georgia. Jeff Palermo has the story…
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Louisiana is sending more resources to Florida where Hurricane Michael left a lot of destruction in its path. GOHSEP has sent a six-person, public assistance support team. And the Louisiana Department of Agriculture is sending an emergency fuel contract support coordinator to assist with fuel operations.

The first ad of the Secretary of State’s race is out, and despite being a non-partisan position, the ad for interim secretary of state Kyle Ardoin is chock full of red meat for conservatives. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says it’s a bureaucratic position, but highlighting your technical qualifications probably w will not get you elected.
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The November 6th Secretary of State’s race has nine candidates on the ballot.

It’s unknown when the Sunshine Bridge in Donaldsonville will re-open, after sustaining damage on Friday from a barge carrying a large crain. DOTD spokesperson Rodney Mallett says several vital components of the bridge are in need of repair, so they can NOT even use a portion of the bridge for traffic, while repairs are being made…
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About 25-thousand travelers use the bridge daily.

The first ad is out in the Secretary of State’s race. Interim Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin has a 30-second commercial running that that says “Keep Kyle.” Ardoin replaced Tom Schedler, who resigned amid sexual harassment allegations. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley viewed the ad and says…
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Ardoin is one of nine candidates on the November sixth ballot.

The SEC has fined LSU 100-thousand dollars, because fans rushed the field following the upset victory over Georgia. Wide receiver Justin Jefferson says the fans were a big part in the win…
cut 11 (08) “…our energy”
The fine money will go the SEC’s post-graduate scholarship fund.

It’s unknown when the Sunshine Bridge in Donaldsonville will re-open. It’s been closed since Friday morning when a barge with a large crane on it slammed into the 54-year-old structure causing extensive damage. DOTD spokesperson Rodney Mallett says they are working on plans to make the repairs…
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About 25-thousand travelers use the bridge to get across the Mississippi River on a daily basis.

The Legislative Auditor says there’s some problems with child care standards in Louisiana. Auditor Krista Baker-Hernandez says the state lacks many of the nationally recognized regulations. She says the Department of Education also lacked effective processes for investigating improprieties in caregiving.
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LDE says many of the issues brought up in the audit have been resolved.

LSU has been hit with a 100-thousand dollar fine from the SEC, because its fans rushed the field following the Tigers upset win over Georgia. Coach Ed Orgeron says it was quite the scene…
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LSU Athletic Director Joe Alleva says they agree with the league’s concerns that on field celebrations can be unsafe with fans rushing onto the field.

The Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s office released a report today listing its concerns about how the state department of education is following through with its annual inspections of registered child care centers. Auditor Krista Baker-Hernandez says the department is not always pursing proper disciplinary measures…
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The department of education says they agree with the auditor’s findings and most of the issues have been resolved.

State Police say a 76-year-old man was killed this morning while trying to cross LA 742 in St. Landry Parish. Troopers say 76-year-old Russell Zachary of Opelousas attempted to get out of the way of an approaching vehicle, but stumbled and fell into the path of the car. No charges have been filed against the driver.

The first ad of the Secretary of State’s race is out, and from the contents you probably wouldn’t think it was just a bureaucratic job that manages elections. Matt Doyle has more.
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The Legislative Auditor says there’s some problems with child care standards in Louisiana. Auditor Krista Baker-Hernandez says the state lacks many of the nationally recognized regulations. She says the Department Education also lacked effective processes for investigating improprieties in caregiving.

Cut 4 (11) “…illegally″

LDE says they are taking steps to implement new policy.

It’s unknown when the Sunshine Bridge in Donaldsonville will re-open, after sustaining damage on Friday.  DOTD spokesperson Rodney Mallett says several vital components of the bridge are in need of repair, so they can NOT even use a portion of the bridge for traffic, while repairs are being made…

Cut 8 (10) “…longer trip”

About 25-thousand travelers use the bridge daily.

LSU will have to pay a 100-thousand dollar fine for fans rushing the field after the Georgia game…

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A 28-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a double murder in Marksville over the weekend. Jimmy McGlory is suspected to have shot two other men outside of Borrel’s Lounge around 1AM Sunday.

LSU will have to open up its wallet, because the SEC has fined the school 100-thousand dollars because fans rushed the field following the Tigers upset victory over Georgia. Athletic Director Joe Alleva shares the conference’s concerns for safety, but linebacker Michael Divinity appreciated Tiger Nation’s passion…

Cut 9 (12)  “…thank the fans”

If LSU beats Alabama in three weeks and the fans rush the field again, the fine will increase to 250-thousand dollars.

The Sunshine Bridge in Donaldsonville has been closed since Friday morning when a barge with a large crane on it slammed into the 54-year-old bridge causing extensive damage. DOTD spokesperson Rodney Mallet says to compensate, they’re running two ferries with longer hours.

Cut 7 (10)  “…as well”

It’s unknown when the bridge will reopen.

The Legislative Auditor says there’s some problems with child care standards in Louisiana. Auditor Krista Baker-Hernandez says the state is lacking many of the nationally recognized regulations on child care, such as our core licensing standards…

Cut 3 (11) “…providers.” 

The Office’s report revealed Louisiana is one of only eight states to allow unlicensed caregivers to watch over six children at a time.

Social Security beneficiaries are in for a 2.8 percent cost of living bump to their monthly checks next year to combat inflation. It’s the largest cost of living increase in some time. AARP Associate State Director of Advocacy Andrew Muhl says that’s extra cash in the pocket of 70 million Americans.

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The increase helps over half a million Louisianans.