The Louisiana Workforce Commission is rolling out enhancements to its online system for Louisiana job seekers and employers. LWC Executive Director Curt Eysink says the improvements are being made to the HiRE employment system. Eysink says these upgrades will better connect unemployment insurance to workforce development and job matching…

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He says these enhancements will affect thousands of job seekers and employers by streamlining the employment process.

The Christian Science Monitor has named Louisiana’s START College Savings Program the 5th best plan in the country. State Treasurer John Kennedy says college tuition has gone up 70-percent over the past eight years and this is a great way to help students pay for college…

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He says for more information on Louisiana’s START saving program, visit latreasury-dot-com.

As flu season is rapidly approaching, the Tulane University School of Medicine is working on more effective vaccines after receiving a 1.6 million dollar grant from the National Institutes of Health. Tulane immunologist Dr. Elizabeth Norton says their goal is to make a better vaccine for people regardless of the strength of their immune system…

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She says they also have another study going on right now to examine how well the flu shots are working in the New Orleans area. Norton says the grant will support research until 2020.

The National Federation of Independent Business held an event Friday to announce its endorsement of Republican David Vitter for governor. Several Republican officials like Congressmen John Fleming and Ralph Abraham were in attendance to show their support for Vitter. But State Treasurer John Kennedy gave the most raucous speech of the day…

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The gubernatorial runoff election is November 21st.

WVUE-TV in New Orleans reports the US Department of Education is investigating how LSU handles cases of rape and sexual assault. The report reveals very little was done in in 16 rape cases that were reported to an LSU campus advocacy group last year. New Orleans Senator JP Morrell says universities are required by law to have a Title nine coordinator to handle situations like this…

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LSU says it cannot discuss matters pertaining to a pending investigation.

A flash flood watch is in effect for most of the state and tornado watches are in effect for central and southwest Louisiana this Halloween as heavy downpours are in the forecast. Donald Jones, with the National Weather Service, says with the already saturated grounds, the rainfall is likely to cause flooding on streets and other low lying areas…

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He says this weather event will be very similar to what we experienced last weekend.

Four French Quarter strip clubs who had their liquor licenses suspended by the state Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control will be able to sell alcohol and cigarettes this weekend. A New Orleans judge has issued a temporary restraining order against ATC Commissioner Troy Hebert’s suspension order. Hebert says this sends a horrible message…

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A hearing on the temporary restraining order is scheduled for next week.

Democrat John Bel Edwards was joined by sheriffs from the around the state as he received the endorsement of the Louisiana Sheriffs Association and several lawmen spoke about why Louisiana residents should elect Edwards as the state’s next governor on November 21st. Assumption Parish Sheriff Mike Waguespack says Edwards will bring integrity to the governor’s office…

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Early voting for the runoff election begins November 7th.

Most of the state is under a flash flood watch as heavy downpours are in the forecast this Halloween. Donald Jones, with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles, says a lot of rain is moving in from the west bringing at least two to four inches of rain along with the chance of tornadoes…

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Southwest and central Louisiana is under a tornado watch.

Four French Quarter strip clubs who had their liquor licenses suspended by the state Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control will be able to sell alcohol and cigarettes this weekend. That’s because a New Orleans judge has issued a temporary restraining order against ATC Commissioner Troy Hebert’s suspension order. Hebert is not pleased with Judge Regina Woods ruling…

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An undercover ATC operation found prostitution, drug sales, and other improper activities happening at these clubs.

WVUE-TV in New Orleans reports the US Department of Education is investigating how LSU handles cases of sexual assault. The station spoke with women who are upset the school didn’t do enough to investigate claims they were raped. New Orleans Senator JP Morrell has been trying to address this issue in the legislature…

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LSU says it cannot discuss matters pertainning to a pending investigation.

The two candidates for governor held press conferences in Baton Rouge Friday. Democrat John Bel Edwards was joined by sheriffs from the around the state as he received the Louisiana Sheriffs Association endorsement. Edwards says a recent ad for Republican David Vitter that claimed he plans to release up to 55-hundred inmates if elected, is untrue…

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The National Federation of Independent Business announced its endorsement for Vitter and then the Senator told a lunchtime crowd there’s a clear choice to make on November 21st…..

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The gubernatorial runoff is three weeks from today.

Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend. Be sure to set your clock back one hour before going to bed tonight.

WVUE-TV reports the US Department of Education is investigating how LSU handles cases of rape and sexual assault. New Orleans state Senator JP Morrell has been an advocate when it comes to legislation requiring college campuses to do a better job in reporting sexual assaults. Morrell says many colleges find the issue of sexual assault on campus overwhelming…

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Federal investigators are checking into whether LSU responded promptly to a reported sexual assault incident earlier this year.

A flash flood watch is in effect for most of the state this Halloween and tornado watches are in effect for southwest and central Louisiana. Donald Jones, with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles, says this weather event will be very similar to what we experienced last weekend…

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Jones says if you made plans for Halloween, it would be smart to move those indoors.

Gubernatorial candidates David Vitter and John Bel Edwards are busy on the campaign trail. Vitter appeared at a rally in Baton Rouge on Friday and told the lunchtime crowd there’s a clear choice to make on November 21st….
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Edwards, a democrat, appeared at a news conference with sheriffs from around the state. Assumption Parish Sheriff Mike Waguespack says Edwards will bring integrity to the governor’s office…
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The runoff election is November 21st.

The southern half of the state is under a flash flood watch on Saturday. The National Weather Service says heavy rain, strong winds and an isolated tornado are also possible on Halloween.

WVUE-TV reports the US Department of Education is investigating how LSU handles cases of rape and sexual assault. Emelie Gunn reports…
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Cops say a gymnastics coach from Jefferson Parish has been arrested and booked with video voyeurism and possession and production of child pornography. Kenner Police say they executed a search warrant at the home of Brian Townsend and found several images of female juveniles engaging in sex acts. Townsend worked at several dance studios in Kenner and Metairie.

GOP Congressmen John Fleming and Ralph Abraham were among the republicans on hand for a David Vitter gubernatorial campaign event in Baton Rouge today. State Treasurer John Kennedy was also there…
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Vitter received the endorsement of the National Federation of Independent Business, while Democrat John Bel Edwards was at a press conference featuring sheriffs from around the state.

The southern half of the state is under a flash flood watch tomorrow as heavy downpours are in the forecast for Halloween. Donald Jones, with the National Weather Service, says with the already saturated grounds, the rainfall is likely to cause flooding on the streets and in other low lying areas…
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Jones says outdoor plans for tomorrow will likely be wet.

WVUE-TV in New Orleans reports the US Department of Education is investigating how LSU handles cases of rape and sexual assault. The report reveals 16 rapes were reported to an LSU campus advocacy group last year, but very little was done to protect the victims or punish the perpetrators. New Orleans Senator JP Morrell has written legislation addressing this issue and he says universities are required by law to have a Title nine coordinator to handle situations like this…
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In a statement, LSU says it cannot discuss matters pertaining to a pending investigation or any specific alleged incidents.

The Jindal administration told lawmakers today that the state finished last fiscal year with a 117-million dollar deficit. Jindal administration official say the deficit is the result of a higher than expected use fo tax refunds and credits. The gap must be closed within eight months and it’s expected Governor Jindal will address the issue before he leaves office in January.

The two candidates in the governor’s race held dueling press conference in Baton Rouge with their supporters. Jeff Palermo was there..
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If you have any outdoor plans tomorrow, bring the rain gear as much of the state could see multiple inches of rain on Halloween. Donald Jones, with the National Weather Service…..
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A New Orleans television station reports the US Department of Education is investigating how LSU handles cases of sexual assault. WVUE-TV spoke with women who are upset the school didn’t do enough to investigate claims they were raped. New Orleans Senator JP Morrell has been trying to address this issue in the legislature…
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LSU says it cannot discuss matters pertainning to a pending investigation.

Four French Quarter strip clubs who had their liquor licenses suspended by the state Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control will be able to sell alcohol. That’s because a New Orleans judge has issued a temporary restraining order against ATC Commissioner Troy Hebert’s suspension order. Hebert is not pleased…:
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A hearing on the temporary restraining order is scheduled for next week.