The search continues for a missing worker after an oil and gas platform exploded in Lake Pontchartrain on Sunday….:
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We’re feeling significantly cooler weather today in Louisiana, and State Climatologist Barry Keim says we may have broken the back up summer…:
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Most of the state will see highs just in the 70s today, and minimum temps in the upper 40s low 50s.

Zachary police a man allegedly murdered his 11-month-old baby. 33-year-old Fabian Smith is charged in the death of Jericho Smith. Police arrived on the scene Saturday to find the baby lying in a pool of blood with multiple stab wounds. Zachary Police Chief David McDavid says Smith had allegedly locked other children outside…:
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Smith has been charged with first-degree murder and second-degree cruelty to juveniles.

State Police say a 4-year-old was killed over the weekend after being struck by a vehicle in Iberia Parish. They say Raylen Jones of New Iberia had wandered outside of his home Saturday night without detection and ended up in the street. LSP responded to the accident around 10:30pm that night. Troopers, along with the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office Juvenile Division are continuing the investigation.

Three victims from last night’s energy platform explosion on Lake Pontchartrain remain in critical condition and the search for one of the workers continues today. Jefferson Parish EMS Director Mike Guilliot says seven people were taken to the hospital last night…

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Authorities say the rig is still burning and will eventually burn itself out. Officials say there is no pollution in the water.

A significant cold front moved through the Bayou State leaving us with some much needed relief. State Climatologist Barry Keim says the front has brought much cooler and drier Canadian air.  Afternoon highs will be in the 70s in northern parishes and low 80 in the coastal zone…

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State health officials say now is the time for Louisiana to get their flu shot as the influenza season is stating.  Jeff Palermo has more…

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Baton Rouge Republican Congressman Garret Graves authored legislation seeking to protect Cajuns, saying they are endangered, because of coastal land loss.  Graves believes the federal government has been mismanaging the Mississippi River system for years…

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The fire continues to burn and the search for a missing worker continues following a platform explosion in Lake Pontchartrain Sunday night. Authorities in Jefferson Parish say the flame is burning at a very low pressure and could continue to for several hours, but it is contained. The name of the missing worker has not been released. Two workers are still being treated for burns; and one is in critical condition.

A significant cold front moved through the Bayou State leaving us with some much needed relief. State Climatologist Barry Keim says most of the state will see highs just in the 70s today, and minimum temps in the upper 40s low 50s. He says even though hot summer temperatures seem to be behind us; we can still expect a warmer than normal fall…:
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He says today’s weather is what we can expect most of the week.

Louisiana US Representative Garret Graves introduced an amendment he said to make a point about coastal land loss; indicating the Cajun way of life should be added to the endangered species list….:
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It’s Halloween costume time and shops say it looks like people are going for the scary clowns this year because of the popular movie It. Store manager for Halloween Express in Baton Rouge DeMarcus Cox says they are seeing that trend with kids too, but the favorites among the little ones:
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Officials gave an update this morning on the oil platform explosion Sunday evening in Lake Pontchartrain. They confirmed that the search continues for one worker, 4 have been released from the hospital and two are being sent to a burn center — one of those in critical condition. They said the fire is still going, but it is under control and will burn itself out.

Looks like the Bayou State has gotten some much needed relief from the heat as a cold front passed through last night. Emelie Gunn has more..:
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State health officials are reminding Louisianans it’s time to get your annual flu vaccination. Assistant Secretary for the Office of Public Heath Dr. Parham Jaberi says many people think they can get the flu from the vaccine, but that’s not true…:
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LDH will host flu vaccination clinics until December in all parts of the state.

Halloween is only two weeks away and Louisiana residents are rushing to find the hottest costume. Store manager for Halloween Express in Baton Rouge DeMarcus Cox says the most popular costume this year is Pennywise the Clown from the movie It. He says it looks like guys are going for scarier outfits for this Halloween…:
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Cox says the trends show even kids are looking to be scary with clown costumes.

7 people are hurt and one person is missing following an oil platform explosion in Lake Pontchartrain just north of Kenner. There are several federal agencies responding in search of the man. The City of Kenner issued a statement saying cleaning chemicals ignited on the surface of the oil rig platform which caused the blast.

State health officials say now is the time for Louisianans to get their flu shot, as the influenza season is starting. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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Louisiana Congressman Garret Graves made a bit of a splash in the House Natural Resources Committee offering an amendment to the Endangered Species Act to include Cajuns as a way to call attention to coastal land loss. Graves said endangered species are given extra protections, but he feels the Cajun culture is also threatened…:
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The amendment was shot down, but Graves said he wanted to make a point about how the feds should work with coastal Louisiana and not against.

You walked outside to beautiful weather today, and State Climatologist Barry Keim says summer might officially be behind us…:
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He says this cool weather will stick around all week long.

The Coast Guard says they are looking for a missing man after an explosion on an oil platform in Lake Pontchartran near Kenner Sunday evening. They say 8 people were working on the platform at the time of the explosion, and one person did not make it to shore. Of the 7 that did, 6 were taken to the hospital; and 5 are in critical condition. More on this as it develops.

A significant cold front moved through the Bayou State leaving us with some much needed relief. State Climatologist Barry Keim says with afternoon highs in the 70s in northern parishes, and low 80s along the coastal zone, Louisiana may have broken the back of summer…:
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He says this cool weather will stick around all week long.

A Zachary man is under arrest for allegedly killing his 11 month old child. Police say 33-year-old Fabian Smith is charged with first-degree murder and second-degree cruelty to juveniles.

Saturday was an Election Day in Louisiana, and the State Treasurer’s race is headed to a runoff between Republican John Schroder, and Democrat Derrick Edwards. Baton Rouge orthopedic surgeon Craig Greene won the the Public Service Commissioner seat for the district that covers The Capitol City, Lafayette and Houma.

State health officials are reminding Louisianans it’s time to get your annual flu vaccination. Assistant Secretary for the Office of Public Heath Dr. Parham Jaberi says the flu season has begun and doctors are starting to see a small number of cases…:
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It’s Election Day in Louisiana.  Polls will remain open until 8 p.m.  Secretary of State Tom Scheduler predicts less than 15% turnout for elections for state treasurer and three constitutional amendments; and a handful of local races, including the New Orleans mayoral race. You can find your ballot with the GeauxVote app, Geaux spelled the Cajun way.

Police have identified the suspect involved in the shooting death of a New Orleans Police Officer.  30-year-old Darren Bridges, a convicted felon, faces a charge of first degree murder in the shooting death Friday of 29-year-old officer Marcus McNeil.  Chief Michael Harrison says they are still investigating what exactly happened…

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Bridges was chased into a nearby building and apprehended without further incident.

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Two Baton Rouge school students are in trouble after a BB gun they allegedly brought to school discharged Friday.  Police say the incident happened after students were traveling back to Istrouma (Is-tru-ma) High School following a field trip.  The male 9^th grader who brought the weapon tossed it to a female 9^th grade student asking if it discharged after a BB pellet struck another student.  Both were charged with Negligent Injury and Illegal Carry of a Weapon on school property.

Louisiana legislators met for a one day retreat this week to consider what needs to be done to prevent falling off a fiscal cliff. As much as legislators don’t want to consider tax increases Minden Representative and House Democratic Caucus chairman Gene Reynolds says the public needs to talk with their representatives urging them to find a solution everyone can agree on, no matter the cost…

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65 members of the House attended the meeting Thursday…