The two candidates in the State Treasurer’s runoff face the challenge of getting people out to vote in the November 18 election.  Just over 13 percent participated in the October 14 election.  If elected, candidate former state Representative John Schroder says he will push for smaller government.

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The Louisiana Democratic Party has given full support by endorsing Schroder’s opponent, Derrick Edwards.

The Louisiana Republican congressional delegation believes tax reform legislation can be passed this year. Senior Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy says no matter how the tax reform package passes, getting it done quick is of up most importance to Republicans…

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Nuclear armed B-52 bombers at Barksdale Air Force base are reportedly on full alert for the first time since 1991.  It’s due to escalating tensions in North Korea. Barksdale is home of the 2^nd Degree Bomb Wing and Air Force Global Strike Command.  B-52s are capable of carrying a variety of weapons and flying up to 50,000-feet in the air.

This past weekend’s cold front has brought even cooler temperatures to Louisiana.  State Climatologist Barry Keim says this is just the start to what will be a relief from the above normal temperatures we saw last week…

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Temperatures are expected to rise above normal by the end of the week.

The Louisiana Republican congressional delegation believes tax reform legislation can be passed this year. Will there be a roadblock put up by Democrats? Senior Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy says President Trump has indicated he is willing to make some concessions to see this tax proposal become reality..:
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The first step was taken last week when Senate Republicans passed a budget plan which cuts spending over the next decade by five-trillion-dollars.

The number of teens involved in fatal car crashes went down 53-percent in Louisiana over a ten-year period from 2005 to 2015. That’s according to the National Young Driver Survey. State Farm spokesperson Kip Diggs says he expects this trend to continue
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The Republican state Treasurer candidate says he wants to look out for Louisiana, but he needs the voters to cast a ballot on November 18…:
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A cold front moved through over the weekend, and State Climatologist Barry Keim says it left in its wake a Monday that actually feels like fall..:
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He says the coldest air of the week will be Wednesday morning when lows will fall into the low to mid 40s.

Louisiana’s Republican congressional delegation says its goal is to pass a tax reform bill this year that will lead to lower taxes…:
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Singer and former child actor Corey Feldman has responded to the report about he and his tour group being charged with possession of marijuana in northeast Louisiana while in town for a gig in Monroe. He tweeted that a member of his crew had medical marijuana with a legal California prescription when the Mangham Police Department pulled them over for speeding. Cops say all involved were charged, posted bond and released.

The number of teens who have died in car crashes in Louisiana has gone down by over half in the last 10 years. State Farm spokesperson Kip Diggs says kids have more restrictions on the roads now, and technology has enabled parents to become more involved in their teen’s driving habits:
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Diggs says with improvements in seat belts and safety features, he expects the number of fatal crashes with drivers of all ages to go down.

Louisiana is seeing some beautiful fall weather this week, and State Climatologist Barry Keim says we could get the coolest temperatures of the season by Wednesday. He says by Friday things will feel warmer as another cold front approaches…:
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But the weekend is forecast to have high temps in the 60s, after that second cold front moves through.

State Climatologist Barry Keim says Louisiana is in for a beautiful week of fall. He says today won’t be the coolest day…:
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He says we could see our coolest weather of fall by mid-week. It’ll be welcome relief as heavy rain blew through central Louisiana Sunday causing flooding and power outages in many areas.

Tax reform is now the big hot topic on Capitol Hill, and Louisiana’s Republican delegation is expecting forward progress. Congressman Clay Higgins of St. Landry Parish says the GOP is also pushing to make the filing process easier on taxpayers..:
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President Donald Trump has said the GOP would deliver the biggest tax cuts in the country’s history.

The Republican in the runoff for State Treasurer says he knows another low turnout election is coming next month. But former state representative John Schroder hopes voters will cast a ballot…:
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Schroder will face off against Democrat Derrick Edwards November 18th.

The National Young Driver Survey shows the number of teens involved in fatal car crashes has dropped 53-percent in Louisiana in the last decade:
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A cold front moved through over the weekend, and State Climatologist Barry Keim says it left in its wake a Monday that actually feels like fall..:
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He says the coldest air of the week will be Wednesday morning when lows will fall into the low to mid 40s.

The Louisiana Republican congressional delegation believes lawmakers will be able to pass tax reform measures this year. U.S. Senator John Kennedy says a bill has yet to be drafted, but he supports an across the board personal income tax cut, starting with the middle class…:
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Last week Senate Republicans passed a four-trillion-dollar budget plan, which cuts spending over the next decade by five-trillion-dollars.

The number of teens involved in fatal car crashes went down 53-percent in Louisiana over a ten-year period from 2005 to 2015. That’s according to the National Young Driver Survey. State Farm spokesperson Kip Diggs says car crashes are the number one killer of teenagers. He says there are several things that contributed to the decrease…:
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He also credits advancements in technology that have allowed parents to become more involved in their teens driving habits.

We’re seeing steady declines in gas prices as the current statewide average stands almost a nickle lower than the prior week at $2.22 a gallon, according to AAA.

Employment numbers released by the Louisiana Workforce Commission find the state has added nearly 15-thousand non-farm jobs over the last last year. And the state’s unemployment rate has dropped slightly to five-point-one percent. The leisure and hospitality sector continues to be one of the fastest growing job sectors.

A federal lawsuit has been filed to stop the removal of a Confederate monument at the Caddo Parish Courthouse. The legal action comes after the Caddo Parish Commission voted to remove the statue from where it currently stands. Commissioner Louis Johnson voted for the monument’s removal and he says he can’t control what the courts will do…
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The lawsuit was filed by the Shreveport Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, which owns the monument and they claim the statute is on private property.

After a pair of victories over teams ranked in the Top 25, LSU visits Ole Miss tonight. The Tigers are looking for their first win in Oxford since 2011. The Rebels are coming off their first SEC win, a 57-35 victory over Vanderbilt. Kick-off is at 6:15.

Two big games in Lincoln Parish. At two o’ clock, Grambling hosts Alcorn State in a matchup of the two best teams in the SWAC and tonight Southern Miss visits Louisiana Tech. The Bulldogs need to win to stay alive for a Conference USA western division title.

The Saints look for their first four game winning streak since 2013 when they visit the Green Bay Packers tomorrow. The Saints have forced nine turnovers in the prior three games and have found their running game. Quarterback Drew Brees says the team is heading in the right direction…
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Kickoff is at noon.

The state health department now reports 125 cases of gastrointestinal illness from a chicken and sausage jambalya at a softball team’s fundraiser in Caldwell Parish. Thirty-seven people have been hospitalized. Health officials are still trying to determine if a death that was reported is associated with the salmonella outbreak. Also, health investigators have found a second bacteria associated with raw meat and poultry in stool samples from those who became ill.

The Caddo Parish Commission is facing a federal lawsuit after voting to approve the removal of a Confederate monument on the grounds of the parish courthouse. Rex Dukes has been a vocal supporter of keeping the monument where it currently stands…
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A Shreveport TV station reports a majority of the public present for Thursday’s vote were in support of the monument’s removal.

Jefferson Parish authorities have recovered the body of a Texas man who was killed Sunday in an explosion on an oil rig in Lake Pontchartrain. Interim Sheriff Joe Lopinto says 44-year-old Timothy Morrison’s body was found on the shoreline, about three miles or so from the damaged platform. The cause of the blast is still under investigation. Seven others were injured, three critically.

Robert Myer has resigned as the mayor of New Roads. Myer just reached a plea deal with prosecutors on allegations that he misused city-issued credit cards. Myer pleaded no contest to one count of malfeasance in office and must pay back the city for any outstanding balances owed for personal charges made with the city credit cards. He will avoid a year in jail.

There’s a marginal risk for severe weather in northwest Louisiana today. A strong cold front is heading towards Louisiana. Rain chances are high today and tomorrow and on Monday we’ll see high temperatures in the 70s.

The state health department has now identified 125 people with gastrointestinal illness as a result of a Salmonella outbreak from a bad pot of jambalya in Caldwell Parish. 37 people have been hospitalized. In their testing of stool samples, a second bacteria that’s commonly found on raw meat and poultry has also been identified.

Doctor David Holcombe, with the state office of public health, says make sure you cook chicken thorougly and don’t let it sit out…
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A death has been reported in this Salmonella outbreak. Health officials are still trying to determine if the death can be attributed to the outbreak.

24th ranked LSU goes after its third straight win tonight when they visit Ole Miss. The Rebels are 3-3 and coming off a 57-35 win over Vanderbilt.

Caddo Parish Commissioners vote to remove a Confederate monument and not all are happy. Don Molino has more…
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State Attorney General Jeff Landry announces the arrest of eight people in the Acadiana area on Medicaid welfare fraud charges. Landry says Medicaid fraud occurs when providers use the Medicaid program to obtain money they are not entitled to. He encourages residents to report Medicaid fraud or abuse to his office.
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