Today Governor Bobby Jindal is holding a public prayer rally at 11:30 on the Capitol steps for the state’s law enforcement in the wake of several police shootings. Michelle Southern reports…

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The State Fire Marshal’s Office says a weekend mobile home fire in Bossier Parish has claimed the life of a Princeton woman. Authorities say after firefighters responded to the fire, they found the body of 55-year-old Sherry Cooper in a bedroom of the home. The fire is suspected to have started in that bedroom. An autopsy will be performed to determine the exact cause of death.

Louisiana’s cultural community is supporting Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne for Governor. His campaign released an endorsement video which includes noted Louisiana musicians, artists, chefs, and actors. Faith Ford from Pineville is best known for her role as Corky Sherwood in Murphy Brown…

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The video also features Food Network Star finalist Jay Ducote and Grammy Award winner Jo-el Sonnier.

If you’re looking for LSU-Auburn tickets or tickets for the Saints home opener, the Louisiana Attorney General’s office warns you to beware of scams. Director of the Public Protection Division Sam Pleasant says they want buyers to think smart before buying to avoid being a potential victim. She says you can contact the A-G to learn more about ticket fraud…

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Senator David Vitter sent New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu another letter urging him to create an action plan on stopping violet crime in the city. Jeff Palermo reports on why Vitter is harping on the issue….

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State Police say a single vehicle motorcycle crash in Jefferson Davis Parish has claimed the life of a Lake Charles man. They say, for unknown reasons, a motorcycle driven by 38-year-old Jared Daigle traveled off the roadway and struck a culvert, ejecting Daigle from the vehicle. Daigle was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities believe impairment to be a factor in the crash. Their investigation is ongoing.

A statewide day of prayer for law enforcement takes place in Louisiana today. State Police Colonel Mike Edmonson says people should remember the danger these men and women are in daily and this prayer rally will allow people to be thankful for the officers…

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Governor Bobby Jindal is hosting a public prayer rally at the Capitol at 11:30 this morning where residents can gather to pray for the men and women serving the state.

Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne is getting support from the Louisiana cultural community in his bid for governor. His campaign released an endorsement video which includes noted Louisiana artists, actors, chefs, musicians, like 2015 Grammy Award winner Jo-el Sonnier…

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Louisiana’s gubernatorial primary is October 24th.

A statewide day of prayer for law enforcement happens today. State Police Colonel Mike Edmonson says six officers have been killed in the state by gunfire this year, an increase from years past. He says one officer killed in the line of duty is too many…

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Governor Bobby Jindal is hosting a public prayer rally at the Capitol this morning at 11:30.

Louisiana’s cultural community is rallying behind Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne for Governor. The campaign released a Dardenne endorsement video which includes noted Louisiana musicians, artists, actors, and chefs like Jay Ducote who made it to the finals on this season’s Food Network Star…

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The Louisiana film industry is also rallying behind Dardenne in his bid for Governor.

Senator David Vitter has written another letter to New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu asking him to focus on the crime problem in the city rather than the removal of Confederate monuments. U-L-M Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says by critiquing Landrieu on this issue, Vitter is indirectly able to draw a favorable opinion from voters who think there is nothing wrong with the confederate flag and monuments…

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He says this in a strategy for Vitter’s gubernatorial campaign to show Louisiana voters stopping violent crime is a priority.

If you’re looking for LSU-Auburn tickets, the state Attorney General’s Office warns people to beware of scams. Sam Pleasant, Director of the Public Protection Division, says when someone gets a fake ticket, it puts people in bad spirits…

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Pleasant says to use a credit card when buying tickets because it provides more protection than other payment methods if a problem arises.

Today is a statewide day of prayer for law enforcement. Governor Bobby Jindal is hosting a public prayer rally at the Capitol at 11:30 this morning where residents can gather to pray for the men and women serving the state. State Police Colonel Mike Edmonson says this day will be important for the public to show support of their law enforcement…

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Edmonson says six officers have been killed in the state by gunfire this year, an increase from years past.

Senator David Vitter, who is also running for governor, has written another letter to New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu, calling on him to come up with a written action plan which addresses the crime problem in the city. U-L-M Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says this in an intentional campaign strategy on Vitter’s part to show Louisiana voters stopping violent crime is a priority…

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As fans are clamoring for LSU-Auburn tickets this weekend in Tiger Stadium, the Louisiana Attorney General’s office is advising consumers searching for tickets to games or other events like concerts, beware of scams. Director of the Public Protection Division Sam Pleasant says they want buyers to think smart because they could be a potential victim and have some advice to avoid scams…

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Pleasant recommends for those purchasing tickets, to look at website policies to ensure the site guarantees refunds if something goes wrong, like an event cancellation.

Louisianians are getting a taste of fall this morning and the National Weather Service says it will be even cooler than this tomorrow. Forecaster Jonathan Brazzell with the NWS in Lake Charles says low temperatures this weekend are expected to be in the mid 50s…:
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He says this cold front will be welcome relief from the mugginess we’ve experienced all summer.

It’s a big game day in Louisiana and that means a big day for Louisiana restaurants. Erica Burns with the Louisiana Restaurant Association says now that the weather is beginning to cool down and football season is in full swing, severs will be busy taking care of many patrons…:
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LSU and Mississippi State kick off in Starkville at 8:15 tonight. The Saints @ Arizona game is at 3 tomorrow afternoon.

It’s reported that a Marine from Denham Springs was killed in a crash during a training exercise in California. 21-year-old Corporal Bryan Lauw went to Live Oak and after he graduated in 2012 he joined the Marines. The report indicates that 18 Marines were involved in the rollover accident when a multi-ton truck carrying them flipped on a paved road at a base in San Diego.

Former Shreveport Mayor Cedric Glover has qualified to run for his old District 4 seat in the Louisiana House of Representatives. Glover, a Democrat, held the same spot in the House from 1996 to 2006 before he was elected Mayor of Shreveport. Political analyst Elliott Stonecipher says Glover is very popular in that district…:
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Current District 4 Representative Patrick Williams decided not to seek a new term.

It’s going to be an amazing weekend outside to enjoy some football and an outdoor BBQ. Emelie Gunn reports on this fall-like cold front:
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A Marine who was killed in a single-vehicle rollover crash during a training exercise in California was from Louisiana, according to military officials. 21-year-old Corporal Bryan Lauw of Denham Springs graduated from Live Oak in 2012 and became a Marine the following June. Officials say the incident also injured 18 other Marines at a seaside base north of San Diego and remains under investigation.

Authorities in New Orleans say an NOPD officer was injured by shrapnel when he was shot at when responding to a crime scene Friday. The police department says the officer is going to be okay and that he was hurt when the bullet fired at him passed through his patrol car’s windshield. A 28-year-old man was shot and killed in the incident and NOPD officer, Kenneth Gill, was sent to the hospital according to a news release. The suspects in this incident are at large.

A former state legislator, who served two years in federal prison after pleading guilty to money laundering charges in 2008, announces that he is once again seeking office. Derrick Shepherd, a Democrat from Marrero, qualified to run for the 87th District House seat Thursday. Political analyst Clancy Dubos says whether Shepherd, a convicted felon, will remain on the ballot remains to be seen.
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Louisiana is in for a beautiful weekend. You’ve probably already felt that fall-like air as you walked outside this morning. Jonathan Brazzell with the National Weather Service says today’s afternoon highs will be in the mid 80s and tomorrow we should be seeing those temperatures even lower…:
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He says it’ll be a great time to spend some time outdoors because it’s going to feel refreshing compared to what we’ve been seeing the past few months.

Three mosquito pools representing two locations in Ouachita Parish tested positive for West Nile virus. Mosquito Abatement for the region said these samples were collected at the start of September. Two of the pools were collected between West Monroe High School and First Baptist of West Monroe. The third was collected in the River Oaks Subdivision of Monroe. Thea areas were treated by truck Friday and will be again on Monday and Tuesday.

With LSU and the Saints both kicking off their season openers this weekend on the road, Louisiana restaurants are expecting fans to pour in. Eric Gill has the story…:
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The Louisiana Supreme Court Late Friday issued a stay for New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu. That means he avoids house arrest for now in the firefighter pay dispute. In a last-minute decision, the state’s high court spared Landrieu from having to serve the punishment because of the city’s apparent failure to pay $75 million to firefighters in a decades-old legal dispute.