Governor Jeff Landry has been making the rounds pitching his tax reform plan that will be debated in a special session in November. Landry told WWL radio in New Orleans that his tax plan also calls for permanent teacher pay raises, instead of an annual stipend payment that needs approval from legislators every year…

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Critics of Landry’s plan are concerned that it will lead to budget cuts in education and health care.

Hurricane Milton has moved through the Florida Peninsula leaving behind widespread destruction and damage. The United Cajun Navy is ready to help with rescue operations. Brian Trascher says they will be in Florida as long as necessary…

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Saints Coach Dennis Allen dropped a bombshell during his news conference yesterday. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Louisiana could see what is known as the Northern Lights again tonight. A geomagnetic solar storm will result in purple and green streaks across the nighttime sky. This will be the second time this year Louisiana has been exposed to this phenomenon. Back in May, the sky was full of color because of a geomagnetic solar storm.

Louisiana is among more than a dozen states suing TikTok. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Governor Jeff Landry would like to eliminate the state income tax, but that means higher state sales taxes.  Sean Richardson has the story…

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Saints Coach Dennis Allen drops a bombshell during his news conference yesterday. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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You can add Louisiana to the list of states suing TikTok. In separate lawsuits, more than a dozen states and the District of Columbia are accusing the app of deceiving the public about the dangers of using it. Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill says TikTok is intentionally peddling adult content to kids.

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Murrill says the lawsuit is not about the content itself – it’s about TikTok’s intentional lack of action to prevent that material from being accessible by kids.

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And Murrill claims in her lawsuit that this is being done on purpose.

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Along with forced changes to the algorithms, Murrill is seeking fines, penalties and other costs in her suit. This is not a partisan issue; these lawsuits have been filed by both Republican and Democratic attorneys general. New York and California are leading the coordinated effort. TikTok has strongly denied the allegations.

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Governor Landry says his tax reform plan would result in every working man and woman in the state having more money in their pocket. One of the key parts of the plan is to lower the state income tax for many, but taxing services that are currently not taxed, like car washes. Louisiana Revenue Secretary Richard Nelson explains why this would mean a tax break for most

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That was Nelson speaking to the House Ways and Means Committee, which will consider all tax changes during a proposed special session in November. Nelson believes most Louisiana residents would like to pay lower income taxes, even though the state already has one of the highest sales tax rates in the country…

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There are concerns the governor’s tax plan will lead to budget cuts, because less tax revenue will be collected. But the governor says his tax reform proposal will grow the state’s economy…

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Landry told WWL radio in New Orleans that his tax plan also calls for permanent teacher pay raises, instead of an annual stipend payment that needs approval from legislators every year…

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The United Cajun Navy is in Florida ready to help in the recovery following the devastation of Hurricane Milton. Brian Trascher with the United Cajun Navy says they sent three advance teams to Florida.

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All three of those locations are well above Milton’s track, which took the storm through the Tampa area across the peninsula, maintaining hurricane strength all the while. Trascher says its storm chasers encountered some surreal sights even before Milton made landfall.

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Trascher says the teams will remain in Florida as long as necessary.

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A huge announcement from Saints Coach Dennis Allen, as he has named rookie Spencer Rattler the starting quarterback for Sunday’s game against the Buccaneers. Allen says a lot of thought went into this decision.

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Jake Haener had entered the season as the number-two quarterback, and he went into the game Monday night after Derek Carr went down with his oblique injury. Allen says the number-two role was fluid from the get-go.

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Rattler will try to lead the Saints to their first win since week two; kickoff Sunday is at noon.

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13th ranked LSU continues to prepare for its game against ninth ranked Ole Miss on Saturday night. Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier on what he’s seeing from this Rebels defense…

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It should be an electric atmosphere for this SEC showdown and LSU linebacker Greg Penn can’t wait…

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LSU gave up a school record 706 yards of offense in its last meeting against Ole Miss. The Tigers missed 34 tackles that day. Penn says they’ve been working on the fundamentals that leads to sure tackling…

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Louisiana Tech takes on Middle Tennessee tonight in a matchup of Conference USA teams who lost their league openers. Bulldogs coach Sonny Cumbie is giving Evan Bullock a second consecutive start at quarterback after he performed well in the loss to FIU…

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Tech’s offense has struggled this season as they’re averaging just 19 points per game. Cumbie has relinquished play calling duties and co-offensive coordinator and offensive line coach Nathan Young will call plays tonight…

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Drivers filling up their tanks today had quite the sticker shock, with regular unleaded spiking by about five cents overnight to $2.82 a gallon. Don Redman with Triple-A Louisiana says this price increase is due to Hurricane Milton, and it shouldn’t be too long until gas prices come back down.

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Mid-grade is averaging $3.25 and premium is averaging $3.63.

A woman and her daughter are found dead inside their home in Vernon Parish. Deputies discovered the bodies of 86-year-old Ruth Holt and her 64-year-old daughter Fredda Pierce. Sheriff Sam Craft says detectives started processing and collecting evidence.

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Craft stated that there is currently no perceived danger to the public.

The Louisiana National Guard is ready to help Florida in anticipation of major damage from Hurricane Milton.

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Good news, kids – this year’s LEAP tests will be shorter! 

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State Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley says the English tests will take up to 70 minutes less time to complete, while the time to complete the math tests will drop by about 40 minutes.

Over 500 Louisiana National Guard soldiers have been mobilized to support Florida in anticipation of Hurricane Milton, which is expected to make landfall near Tampa Bay late this evening. Two UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters and eight Guardsmen are in staging areas near Tallahassee. Lt. Col. Noel Collins says these helicopters are pre-positioned for rapid aerial search and rescue.

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Good news, kids – this year’s LEAP tests will be shorter! State Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley says the English and math tests given to students in the third through eighth grades will take about 20 percent less time to complete.

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Drivers filling up their tanks today had quite the sticker shock. Don Redman with Triple-A Louisiana says gas prices spiked by about five cents overnight. Redman says you can blame the upcoming landfall of Hurricane Milton to the Florida Gulf Coast for this price spike.

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Mid-grade is averaging $3.25 and premium is averaging $3.63.

A woman and her daughter are found dead inside their home in Vernon Parish. Sheriff Sam Craft says deputies discovered the bodies of 86-year-old Ruth Holt and her 64-year-old daughter Fredda Pierce. Craft stated that there is currently no perceived danger to the public, and encourages anyone with information to contact Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office.

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The investigation is ongoing, with detectives processing the scene for evidence. As of now, no additional information is available for release.

More than 500 Louisiana National Guard soldiers are mobilized to support Florida in anticipation of Hurricane Milton. Lieutenant Colonel Noel Collins says a  60-Soldier Light Medium Truck Company will also assist…

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The Louisiana Guard is also on standby to aid in states affected by Hurricane Helene.

A woman and her daughter are found dead inside their home in Vernon Parish. Sheriff Sam Craft says deputies discovered the bodies of 86-year-old Ruth Holt and her 64-year-old daughter Fredda Pierce.

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Craft stated that there is currently no danger to the public.

Good news, kids – this year’s LEAP tests will be shorter! State Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley says the English and math tests given to students in the third through eighth grade will take about 20-percent less time to complete.

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Teachers and parents are hailing the move, saying that the tests cause undue stress for their kids.

Drivers filling up their tanks today had quite the sticker shock. Don Redman with Triple-A Louisiana says gas prices spiked by about five cents overnight.

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Redman says you can thank Hurricane Milton for this, since shipping lanes are currently closed to tankers. But he notes that since Florida is not an oil-producing state, prices should come back down once things get back to normal.

The Louisiana National Guard has mobilized over 500 soldiers to Florida in anticipation of major damage from Hurricane Milton.

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Milton is the reason why gas prices increased overnight. AAA’s Don Redman says the statewide average for regular gasoline is up five-cents over yesterday to $2.82 a gallon. Redman says it shouldn’t be too long until gas prices come back down.

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The Vernon Parish Sheriff’s office says an 86-year-old mother and her 64-year-old daughter were found dead in a home in the Hornbeck area yesterday afternoon. Sheriff Sam Craft says his deputies are doing what they can to apprehend the killer…

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Craft stated that there is currently no perceived danger to the public, and encourages anyone with information to contact the Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office.

LSU wide receiver Chris Hilton could make his season debut on Saturday night when the Tigers take on Ole Miss. Hilton suffered a bone bruise in preseason camp and has not played in a game this year. Coach Brian Kelly says the healing process has taken longer than they originally thought…

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Kelly says Hilton’s speed would be great asset for the Tigers passing attack.

The Louisiana Guard is deploying over 500 soldiers in anticipation of Hurricane Milton in Florida. Their response efforts have already contributed to significant operations across the Southeast, involving thousands of responders and the delivery of millions of pounds of aid. Lt. Col Noel Collings says the Guard’s commitment to multi-state support highlights their readiness to provide essential assistance during hurricane recovery.

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Drivers filling up their tanks today had quite the sticker shock. Don Redman with Triple-A Louisiana says gas prices spiked by about five cents overnight. Redman says you can blame the upcoming landfall of Hurricane Milton on the Florida Gulf Coast for this price spike.

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Good news kids – you’ll be spending less time taking LEAP tests this year! Andrew Greenstein reports.

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On Tuesday afternoon, the Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office and the Anacoco Police Department were called for a welfare check at a home in the Hornbeck area. Upon arrival, investigators discovered the bodies of two women, 86-year-old Ruth Holt, and 64-year-old Fredda Pierce.  Authorities say there is currently no perceived danger to the public. The investigation is ongoing, with detectives processing the scene for evidence. As of now, no additional information is available for release.

Over 500 Louisiana National Guard soldiers have been mobilized to support Florida in anticipation of Hurricane Milton, which is expected to make landfall near Tampa Bay late this evening. Two UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters and eight Guardsmen are in staging areas near Tallahassee. Lt. Col. Noel Collins says these helicopters are pre-positioned for rapid aerial search and rescue.

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Good news, kids – this year’s LEAP tests will be shorter! State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley says the English and math tests given to students in the third through eighth grade will take about 20-percent less time to complete.

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Drivers filling up their tanks today had quite the sticker shock. Don Redman with Triple-A Louisiana says gas prices spiked by about five cents overnight.

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Mid-grade is averaging $3.25 and premium is averaging $3.63.

If you play Mega Millions, get ready for some changes next spring. The price for each ticket is increasing from two dollars to five dollars. Kimberly Chopin (show-PAN) with the Louisiana Lottery says as a result, the starting jackpot will be much higher, and it will take no time at all for the jackpot to balloon to astronomical figures.

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