A survey conducted by JMC Analytics finds Democratic Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell is on top, polling at 23-percent. Pollster John Couvillon says Republicans John Kennedy, John Fleming, and Charles Boustany all on each other’s heels for the second spot. He says right now Kennedy is one point ahead of Fleming , but Fleming could make the runoff.
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The poll was commissioned by the Fleming campaign.
The graduation rate in the United State is at an all-time high and so is Louisiana’s. The overall US graduation rate went up to 83- percent. Louisiana Superintendent of Education John White says years ago Louisiana committed that graduating from high school would be a part of our state’s high school rating system…:
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Louisiana’s graduation rate for 2014-2015 is 77.5 percent.

Chairman of the Public Service Commission and former Congressman Clyde Holloway has passed away at 72. Former state representative and close friend of Holloway, Woody Jenkins, says the chairman was an honest man with strong conservative principles. He says Holloway worked hard to help his hometown of Forrest Hill and would run for any political office.
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A cause of death as not given.

A survey from the American Farm Bureau finds food prices at the grocery are down 13-percent from last year. Steak prices are down 11-percent, chicken breasts are down 16-percent and bacon decreased by 3-percent. Louisiana Farm Bureau specialist Neil Melancon says there was a spike in the cost of meat a few years ago because the demand outweighed the supply of livestock but that supply has now been rebuilt.
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Melacon expects this trend with continue…

Louisiana’s graduation rate is at an all time high of 77.5 percent, up from 74.6 percent the prior year. The White House also announced that the US graduation rate is 83.2%. State Superintendent of Education John White says Louisiana outpaces the nation in terms of improvement, but there is still a long way to go…:
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He says this is great news, but there is more work to be done.

Chairman of the Public Service Commission and former Congressman Clyde Holloway of Forrest Hill has passed away at the age of 72. Chairman of the Louisiana Republican Party Roger Villere says Holloway was one of the founders of the conservative moment in the state…:
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A new survey released by JMC Analytics finds democratic Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell tops the poll, coming in at over 23-percent. Pollster John Couvillon says support for fellow democratic candidate Caroline Fayard, who polls at 9-percent, is dropping so Campbell’s message seems to be getting out to the minority vote…:
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Couvillon says it looks like it’s now a fight for the second spot in the runoff now with Republicans John Kennedy, John Fleming, and Charles Boustany all on each other’s heels.

The Louisiana High School Athletic Association has ruled Belaire High School must forfeit all five of its wins this season for scholastic rules violations. The school principal and coach were placed on paid leave while the LHSAA investigated whether an ineligible player was used after his grade was changed.

The US graduation rate is at an all time high, and so is Louisiana’s. According to a report released by the White House, The Bayou State’s graduation rate for 2014-2015 is 77.5 percent, compared to 74.6 percent the prior year. Louisiana Superintendent of Education John White…:
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The overall US graduation rate went up to 83.2 percent.

Our grocery store trips are becoming much more affordable. American Farm Bureau found food prices are down 13% from last year. Louisiana Farm Bureau specialist Neil Melancon expects the next survey, which will be conducted before Thanksgiving, to continue in the same trend..:
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PSC Chairman and former Congressman Clyde Holloway of Forrest Hill has passed away at 72. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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The creepy clown trend that’s made it’s way to Louisiana in recent weeks has some retailers responding with action. Target has decided to remove clown masks from its shelves, just weeks before Halloween.

Chairman of the Public Service Commission and former Congressman Clyde Holloway of Forrest Hill has passed away at the age of 72. Former state representative and close friend of Holloway, Woody Jenkins, says Holloway was the type of man who took the initiative and didn’t wait for someone else to tell him what needed to be done…:
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In a statement, Governor John Bel Edwards says Holloway always remained accessible and a powerful voice for his constituents.

According to the American Farm Bureau, food prices at the grocery store are down 13-percent from last year. Louisiana Farm Bureau specialist Neil Melancon says the quarterly survey looks at prices of several food items:
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Prices for eggs have plummeted a whopping 51-percent, and whole milk is down 10-percent.

New data from the Associated Press and USA Today shows Louisiana has the second highest rate of accidental shootings involving minors. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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The US graduation rate is at an all time high, and so is Louisiana’s. According to a report released by the White House, Louisiana’s graduation rate for 2014-2015 is 77.5 percent, compared to 74.6 percent the prior year. The overall US graduation rate went up to 83.2 percent.

Governor John Bel Edwards and AG Jeff Landry are in court today after the governor sued Landry for blocking protections for members of the LGBT community. Emelie Gunn has more…
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Current Chairman of the Public Service Commission and former Congressman Clyde Holloway has passed away at the age of 72. A cause of death was not given. Holloway was elected to the PSC in 2009 and the longtime conservative was elected to the U.S. Representatives in 1987 and served until 1993.

Louisiana ranks second in the country for accidental shootings involving minors. The state’s rate is more than three times the national average. East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore says it’s important to note that prosecutors can’t charge parents for criminal negligence for allowing their kids to get a hold of a gun…
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The Public Affairs Research Council says there’s three constitutional amendments on the November 8 ballot that will have an impact on state policy. Amendment Five creates the Revenue Stabilization Trust Fund and it would place mineral and corporate tax revenues into a pot of money to be used when tax revenues are down. PAR President Robert Travis Scott…
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For more information on the constitutional amendments, go to PAR’s website.

Just weeks after flood victims rolled out of what was a shelter at Celtic Studios in Baton Rouge, camera crews could be rolling in. Halen Doughty has more…:
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Recent data compiled by the AP and USA Today puts Louisiana number 2 in the nation for accidental shootings involving minors. East Baton Rouge DA Hillar Moore says often times parents know or suspect that their child has a gun, but they don’t do anything about it…:
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There will be 6 constitutional amendments on the November 8th ballot in Louisiana. NO. 3 would would change the state’s corporate tax income structure, which is currently at an upper rate of 8 percent. Public Affairs Research Council President Robert Travis Scott says companies are still able to take a lot of deductions and exemptions…:
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You can download a guide to Louisiana’s constitutional amendments online at parlouisiana.org.

Chairman of the Public Service Commission and former Congressman Clyde Holloway has passed away at the age of 72. Holloway served as one of five members of the PSC since 2009, and was elected to the US House of Representatives from 1987-1993. Holloway is survived by his wife of 50 years, Cathie, his four children, nine grandchildren and six siblings.

Attorney General Jeff Landry and Governor John Bel Edwards are in court today in a suit where the administration accuses the AG’s office of not signing off on contracts with LGBT discrimination clauses. LaPolitics.com publisher Jeremy Alford this the feud between Edwards and Landry has been going on for months…:
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The film industry in Louisiana has been struggling since a 2015 law that cap’s the movie tax credit program, but Executive Director of Celtic Studios Patrick Mulhearn believes productions are getting a better understanding of how things work here. He hopes next year lawmakers will switch the program from a back end cap to a front end…:
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He says he’s recently met with two different productions in the same day which hasn’t happened in over a year.

New data from the AP and USA Today shows Louisiana has the second highest rate of accidental shootings involving minors. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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State Police say an arrest has been made in a June Rapides Parish crash that claimed the life of a 20-year-old woman and her unborn child. Troopers say 19-year-old Mark Eldridge Jr. lost control of his vehicle and crashed into two fences and a tree on June 1st. Shakira Mingo, who was pregnant, was pronounced dead at the scene and doctors could not save her baby. Eldridge is charged with two counts of vehicular homicide.

The unusual lawsuit by Governor John Bel Edwards against Attorney General Jeff Landry gets a hearing today. Edwards is taking legal action because the AG’s office won’t sign off on contracts with wording that protects the LGBT community from discrimination. The clauses were issued by Executive Order, but Landry says he’s honoring the will of the legislature. Jeremy Alford with LaPolitics.com says this could be a tough case for the judge…:
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The governor’s office estimates Landry has blocked around 40 contracts over the language.

Lights, camera, action! Those words could be heard again soon in Louisiana as Hollywood South seems to be ramping up. Celtic Studios Executive Director Patrick Mulhearn says he met with two different productions on the same day, and he hasn’t done that in over a year.:
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Voters will have a lot to consider on November 8th. In addition to the federal elections and local races, six constitutional amendments are on the ballot. The Public Affairs Research Council published a guide that explains the proposals to voters. PAR president Robert Travis Scott says three of the amendments will have a big impact on state policy, and one will affect college tuition…:
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He encourages voters to educate themselves on the amendments before going to the polls.

Some Florida fans fired up the LSU community after being seen on TV with a skeleton cat wearing purple and gold Mardi Gras beads during the Gators game. A picture of the cat skeleton on the Gator sideline was posted on Reddit with the comment, “Florida players were mocking the death of LSU’s mascot Mike VI.” The school tweeted that the Halloween cat was thrown onto the field and has no significance within the program.