The Louisiana Workforce Commission says the state set an employment record in September, but the oil and gas job losses continue at a rapid pace. 2500 non-farm jobs were added between the same time last year according to LWC Executive Director Curt Eysink. He says we’ve seen about 60 months straight now of growth year over year, however it’s not all good news…

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Eysink says the mining and logging sector, which includes oil and gas, lost 1200 jobs in September.

With Halloween only ten days away, many children and adults are running to stores to try and get the best costume. Danielle Hebert, with Party City in Slidell, says women are leaning toward the scary side for a costume this Halloween.

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The American Cancer Society has changed the guidelines to starting breast cancer screenings at the age of 45. Dean Emeritus at the LSU School of Public Health in New Orleans, Dr. Elizabeth Fontham, says they weighed the pros and the cons when it came to younger women getting mammograms and came to the conclusion that the age should be changed from 40-years-old…

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Fontham says your risk for breast cancer goes up as you age, but women 55 and over can now be screened every other year.

The Hammond Police Department says a Baton Rouge couple found dead at a truck stop near I-12 was strangled and kidnapped from their home. The victims have been identified as Denis and Suzanne Duplantier. Baton Rouge Police Corporal L Jean McKneely say they did a welfare check at the victims’ home and discovered them and a vehicle missing. McKneely says they used OnStar to locate the vehicle in Hammond…
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Authorities say more than one suspect is likely involved and they believe the couple was taken from their home on Sunday.

The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s office says Saints Assistant Head Coach Joe Vitt was injured while chasing two car burglars in his Metairie neighborhood. The incident happened in the early morning hours of Saturday. The Saints told a New Orleans TV station that Vitt broke a bone in his wrist and tore hsi Achilles. The suspects got away.

State Police say a 17-year-old from Alexandria lost her life today in a single vehicle wreck in Rapides Parish. Troopers says Bree Ducote lost control of her pick-up truck and ended up colliding with two trees. She was not wearing a seat belt.

And Lake Charles Police are looking for a green SUV that was involved in break-in early this morning that resulted in a three-year-old getting shot. The child is in stable condition, the two suspects are still on the run.

The Louisiana Workforce Commission says the state set an employment record in September, but the oil and gas job losses continue at a rapid pace. Michelle Southern reports…:
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The Hammond Police Department has identified the abducted Baton Rouge couple found dead at a truck stop as Denis and Suzanne Duplantier (DOO PLON SHAY.) Eric Gill reports…:
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The Lake Charles Police Department is looking for a vehicle of interest in the case of the home invasion early this morning where a three year old child was shot. The homeowner told cops two burglars were beating him with a gun when it went off striking the child, then fled in a green 2000-2006 Chevy Suburban. The child is expected to survive. Anyone with information on this incident is urged to contact authorities.

A Port Allen man who set up a plot to try to have an elderly couple killed will spend 10 years behind bars. Prosecutor Tony Clayton says 38-year-old Tommy Gioele hired someone to murder Manuel Persica and his wife Camellia over a sour business deal. He says the man who was hired had no intention of killing the couple and credits State Police with nabbing Gioele…:
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He says after prison Gioele will have to wear an ankle bracelet and ordered to stay away from the Persicas.

State Police say a single vehicle crash in Rapides Parish has claimed the life of an Alexandria teenager who was not wearing her seat belt. They say 17-year-old Bree Ducote lost control of her truck earlier this morning, collided with a mailbox then crashed into two trees. She was not restrained, was ejected and pronounced dead at a local hospital.

Cops say the couple found dead in their vehicle at a truck stop in Hammond were kidnapped from their Baton Rouge home and strangled to death. The victims have been identified as Denis and Suzanne Duplantier. Baton Rouge Police Corporal L’Jean McKneely says the investigation is in its early stages…:
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Hammond PD says they are questioning someone who may know about this crime and they are also looking for a 2007 white pick-up truck.

Nearly 80% of Louisiana lawmakers races will be decided after this Saturday’s election according to LaPolitics.com. Publisher Jeremy Alford says there are 23 House races and 9 Senate races which have multiple candidates that could head to the November 21st ruboff…:
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He says about half of state lawmakers were automatically re-elected.

The Baton Rouge Police Department is looking for three men after they say a 15-year-old girl was found bound and gagged in a drainage canal this afternoon. They say the girl had been tied up in the woods since last night.

The Lake Charles Police Department says a 3-year-old child was shot during a suspected home invasion early this morning. They say the homeowner reported he told two burglars that he didn’t have any money and that’s when they began beating him with a gun that discharged and struck the toddler. Deputy Chief Mark Kraus says this crime will not go unpunished…:
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The child is expected to survive.

Saints Assistant coach Joe Vitt was injured when trying to stop people from breaking into vehicles in his Metairie neighborhood according to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office. They say Vitt noticed someone in his car and a woman trying to break into a neighbor’s car when he gave chase before taking a big tumble.

The Hammond Police Department says the Baton Rouge couple found dead at a truck stop near I-12 had been strangled and it is believed they were kidnapped. The two have been identified as Denis and Suzanne Duplantier (DOO PLON SHAY.) Baton Rouge Police Corporal L Jean McKneely…:
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Officials are looking for a 2007 white Chevrolet pick that was captured on camera at the truck stop on Sunday when the victims were left there.

The Lake Charles Police Department says a three year old child was shot during a suspected home invasion early this morning. Deputy Chief Mark Kraus says the homeowner claimed that the two at large burglars beat him with a gun when it went off and struck the child. He says crimes like these are usually connected to some other type of criminal activity..:
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Kraus says the child is expected to survive.

A man from Port Allen facing solicitation of murder charges was sentenced to 10 years in prison for trying to have an elderly Point Coupee couple killed over a business deal gone wrong. Prosecutor Tony Clayton says 38-year-old Tommy Gioele admitted guilt in the murder for hire plot against Manuel Persica and his wife Camellia…:
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He says once he gets out of jail, Gioele will also have to wear an ankle bracelet so he doesn’t go near Persicas.

The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office confirms that New Orleans Saints Assistant Head Coach Joe Vitt was injured over the weekend while chasing two people who were trying to steal cars in his Metairie neighborhood. They say Vitt saw a woman in his front lawn trying to break into a neighbor’s car then he saw a man in his own car. While chasing them, cops say Vitt fell and was injured. Sources say he broke his ankle and arm in the fall.

Police are investigating the case of a man and a woman reported missing from Baton Rouge, that were found dead inside their vehicle in Hammond. BRPD Corporal L Jean McKneely says they were conducting a welfare check at the couple’s residence and discovered the door wide open and a vehicle gone. He says GPS lead them to the vehicle in Hammond where the two were found dead. This is a developing story.

A Port Allen man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for two counts of solicitation of murder. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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LaPolitics.com reports that after the October 24th primary, over two thirds of of state lawmakers races will be decided. Publisher Jeremy Alford says 51 percent of legislatures were automatically re-elected. He says there are also a lot of races with just two candidates, so we’ll know the winner after Election Day…:
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He says 23 House races and 9 Senate races have multiple candidates and will likely go to the November 21st runoff.

Cops say a 3-year-old was shot during a home invasion in Lake Charles this morning. Deputy Chief Mark Kraus says they were told two armed men entered the house demanding money. He says the homeowner reported that he was pistol whipped after telling the suspected robbers he didn’t have any cash and that’s when the gun went off and hit the child…:
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He says the child is expected to survive and the investigation continues.

Baton Rouge and Hammond Police are investigating the discovery of two bodies found at a truck stop near I-12 in Hammond. Eric Gill reports..:
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The Lake Charles Police Department is trying to figure out what happened in a purported home invasion where a three year old child was shot. Cops say the homeowner told them two men broke into his house demanding money and beating him with a gun when the weapon went off and struck the toddler. The suspects are described as two black males who fled in a dark-colored pickup truck. The child is in the hospital for treatment. Anyone with information on this incident is urged to contact authorities.

A man from Port Allen was sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges stemming from a murder for hire plot against an elderly couple from Point Coupee. Prosecutor Tony Clayton says 38-year-old Tommy Gioele (Gee-Oh-Lee) hired someone to kill Manuel Persica and his wife Camellia after a bitter business feud. Gioele will also have to wear an ankle bracelet for half a decade so the Persicas feel safe…:
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He says he’s glad Gioele manned up and admitted he tried to have the Persicas murdered.

Gas prices are below $2 again after a brief jump. The current statewide average for a gallon of regular is $1.99 down four cents from last week according to AAA.