Republican Donald Trump may be leading Democratic opponent Hillary Clinton by a large margin in Louisiana, but a new poll on the Presidential race shows neither candidate is very popular. Bernie Pinsonat with Southern Media and Opinion Research says 53-percent of voters have an unfavorable view of Trump, while 60-percent dislike Clinton…:
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The poll showed Trump with 49% overall support compared to Clinton’s 33%.

The State Fair of Louisiana kicks off today, which annually brings in hundreds of thousands of people to Shreveport every year. That’s according to fair General Manager Chris Giordano who says the fair offers a wide variety of rides, attractions and events — but the food vendors seem to step up the weirdness every year…:
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The fair runs until Sunday November 13th. You can egt additional details at statefairoflouisiana.com.

Governor John Bel Edwards and three members of the state Legislature will tour Louisiana’s coast and a variety of offshore oil and gas exploration and production facilities today and tomorrow. Houma Representative John Zeringue says this sector is not only important to this region but the entire country…:
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Following the flyover, Edwards and the legislators will participate in an offshore energy industry roundtable in Port Fourchon.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says the average American ate almost a pound more seafood in 2015 than they did the prior year. The statistic shows consumption of seafood grew to 15.5 pounds, up from 14.6 pounds in 2014. NOAA says this is in line with how much fisherman brought in last year — 9.7 billions pounds of fish and shellfish, an increase of 2% from 2014.

Governor John Bel Edwards leaves today on a two day tour where he will fly over the state coast then visit offshore oil and gas facilities. Houma Representative Jerome Zeringue will be one of the lawmakers on board. He says the governor is very adamant that the funding reserved for coastal restoration will be used for that purpose…:
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Edwards said in a statement that it’s important that coastal restoration and the offshort energy co-exist because the state’s future depends on it.

State Police say they are investigating an officer involved shooting that took place last night on the campus of Southern University in Baton Rouge. They say only the suspect was short, then he lead authorities on a high speed chase into west Baton Rouge Parish where he was eventually arrested. LSP says the suspect’s injuries are not serious and they are working to determine how this all started.

The 110th State Fair of Louisiana kicks off today. Emelie Gunn has more.:
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A high school senior athlete in north Louisiana is suing the LHSAA because they won’t let him play more than three years as he was held back in the 6th grade. His attorney, Brian Blackwell, says the student has a learning disorder and the block violates the Americans with Disabilities Act…:
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No comment from the LHSAA.

Governor John Bel Edwards has a 60-percent approval rating, according to a new survey. Pollster Bernie Pinsonat with Southern Media and Opinion Research says only one person beat out Edwards as the most popular Louisiana leader…:
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The same poll showed Kenndy leading the field in the US Senate race, followed by Democratic opponent Foster Campbell.

The 110th Louisiana State Fair in Shreveport kicks off today at 10 a.m. with tons of new and different activities. Fair President and General Manager Chris Giordano says in addition to a giant midway, the fair also has a circus and a zoo…:
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The fair runs until Sunday November 13th. For dates and start times visit statefairoflouisiana.com.

The two former higher ups at Angola were booked into the West Feliciana Parish Sheriff’s Office and released on bond after turning themselves in amid allegations they stole $160,000 in prison funds. They are 45-year-old Shirley Whittington and Deborah Leonard who each fact felony counts of theft.

A senior football player at D’Arbonne Woods Charter School is suing the LHSAA for not allowing him to play because he was held back in the sixth grade. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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A new poll from Southern Media and Opinion Research shows Republican Donald Trump winning the Presidential race in the Bayou State by a large margin over Democratic opponent Hillary Clinton.
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Pollster Bernie Pinsonat says only 8-percent of voters remain undecided, but neither candidate is very popular. He says 53-percent of voters have an unfavorable view of Trump, while 60-percent dislike Clinton.

Governor John Bel Edwards along with local lawmakers begin a two-day tour today to fly over the Louisiana coast and then visit offshore oil and gas facilities. Houma State Rep. Jerome Zeringue is going and speaks on the primary purpose of the trip…:
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Gov. Edwards issued a statement saying we can’t ignore the important role offshore energy plays with the state’s economy.

A 32-year-old south Louisiana man is behind bars after allegedly shooting his ex-girlfriend, her mother, and her brother after a domestic dispute. Halen Doughty has more…:
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A Baton Rouge high school student is facing felony sex charges for allegedly recording his 14-year old girlfriend performing a sex act on him in a classroom at McKinley High School, the sharing it with others. 18-year-old Jonathon Moss is in jail on pornography involving juveniles and carnal knowledge of a juvenile charges.

It’s already a record breaking year in terms of voter turnout and early voting has just begun. Secretary of State Tom Schedler says more than 87-thousand people cast their vote yesterday. He says there was a brief issue in Jefferson Parish yesterday when a fiber optic line went out between the registrar of voters and the satellite office.

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Schedler also tells concerned voters that the election is in no way rigged.

A poll from Southern Media and Opinion Research finds Republican John Kennedy is still leading in the U.S. Senate race with 22-percent, and Democrat Foster Campbell came in right behind Kennedy with 16-percent. Pollster Bernie Pinsonat says the number of undecided voters for the senate seat is 15-percent, down from the last poll.

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A Baton Rouge man has been arrested after setting his wife on fire in September. Sgt. Don Coppola with the Baton Rouge Police Department says 28-year-old John Harleaux got into an argument with his wife and evaded police since the dispute. He says thanks to tips from Crime Stoppers they were able to locate Harleaux and he was booked in the parish prison.

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The victim suffered 2nd and 3rd degree burns to her arms, shoulder, and back.

State Officials have finished a 2-day meeting discussing the importance of coastal restoration in Louisiana before it’s too late. The master plan for restoration needs to be immediately revised and Governor John Bel Edwards thinks the cost of this plan will go up substantially. Officials believe they will have at least 10.7 billion dollars for the first 15 years of the 50 year plan.

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The first day of early voting broke records for voter turnout in Louisiana. Jeff Palermo has more…

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Two former Angola state prison employees have been arrested for theft, according to the West Feliciana Parish Sheriff’s Office. 45-year-old Shirley Whittington of Angola and 51-year-old Deborah Leonard of Amite are accused of stealing 160-thousand dollars from an employee recreation fund. Both women turned themselves in to authorities today.

Republican State Treasurer John Kennedy is still leading the US Senate race polls, according to Southern Media and Opinion Research. Pollster Bernie Pinsonat says Kennedy, who polled 22-percent, isn’t far ahead of Democrat Foster Campbell, who polled 16-perent.

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Republicans Charles Boustany and John Fleming, as well as Democrat Caroline Fayard also made the top five.

A Baton Rouge man is behind bars after he set his wife on fire in September, using hairspray and a lighter. Sgt. Don Coppola with BRPD says the wife of 28-year-old John Harleaux was seriously injured.

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Coppola says he hates that someone would even think of doing this to anyone, much less their own spouse.

An independent statewide poll released today shows Republican John Kennedy and Democrat Foster Campbell making the runoff in Louisiana’s US Senate race. Campbell is two-percentage points ahead of third place finisher Republican Charles Boustany. Pollster Bernie Pinsonat likes Campbell’s chances at getting into the run-off with Kennedy, because Campbell will likely get a large of portion of the undecided black vote…
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As we get closer to election day, allegations of voter fraud continue to make the rounds on social media. Secretary of State Tom Schedler wants to set the record straight over concerns the election is rigged…:
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He says 87,000 people early voted yesterday, more than double from 2012.

The West Feliciana Parish Sheriff’s office says two former workers at the state prison in Angola have been arrested on theft charges as they are accussed of stealing more than 25-thousand dollars. 45-year-old Shirley Whittington of Angola and 51-year-old Deborah Leonard of Amite turned themselves in today.

A Ponchatoula man wanted for the murder of his ex-wife in Hammond turned himself in today. 53-year-old Jerry Williams was charged with second-degree murder.

A Baton Rouge man who set his wife on fire in September is finally behind bars. Sgt. Don Coppola with the Baton Rouge Police Department says 28-year-old John Harleaux got into an argument with his wife on September 24th. He says things turned violent when the woman called for her mother to come pick her up….
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The woman suffered second and third degree burns to her arm, shoulder and back.