GOHSEP is pitching to help states impacted by severe storms. Nearly 100 personnel have been deployed to Virginia and the Carolinas after Hurricane Helene left destruction in its wake, and another 77 are headed to Florida as Milton bears down on that state. GOHSEP spokesperson Mike Steele says other states have helped Louisiana when our state was impacted by hurricanes, so this is a chance for Louisiana to return the favor.

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We’re now a little more than a day away from Hurricane Milton’s landfall, and forecasters say this will be catastrophic. LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says millions of people live in Milton’s direct path, so those who need to evacuate should not wait any longer to do so.

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The Public Affairs Research Council released the Guide to the 2024 Constitutional Amendments, outlining the impact of five constitutional amendments appearing on the Nov. 5 and Dec. 7 ballots. PAR President Dr. Steven Procopio says this nonpartisan review is designed to inform voters about the nature of each amendment and the implications of their potential approval.

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The Louisiana Office of Tourism concluded its first promotional mission to India on September 27, in Mumbai and New Delhi. Led by Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser.  The mission aimed to boost Louisiana’s appeal to Indian travelers and media by showcasing its cultural experiences, cuisine, music, festivals, and outdoor adventures. Nungesser says after visiting Italy, Spain, and India, and enthusiastic about seeing the results from this tourism mission…

Cut 12 (08) “…visitors to Louisiana.”

The Public Affairs Research Council has released the Guide to the 2024 Constitutional Amendments, outlining the impact of five constitutional amendments appearing on the Nov. 5 and Dec. 7 ballots. PAR President Dr. Steven Procopio says this nonpartisan guide aims to clarify the amendments’ language and context, ensuring that voters are better equipped to make informed decisions on election day.

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Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and the Louisiana Office of Tourism are back from India where they went to boost Louisiana’s appeal to Indian travelers Nungesser says Louisiana’s central location and the Louis Armstrong International Airport in New Orleans make it accessible to Indian cities. In 2024, the state is celebrating the “Year of Music,” promoting its heritage as the birthplace of jazz, Cajun, and Zydeco music to attract more international visitors.

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When severe weather hits in the south, GOHSEP is ready to help. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall as a strong storm. Though he has weakened to Category Four, LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim, says the storm surge will be like a Category Five storm

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Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser is back from India promoting tourism in Louisiana.  Sena Richardson has the story.

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The Public Affairs Research Council released their Guide to the 2024 Constitutional Amendments, outlining the impact of five constitutional amendments appearing on the Nov. 5 and Dec. 7 ballots. PAR President Dr. Steven Procopio says it’s an educational overview, helping readers understand the legal and social changes each proposition might bring. He says these amendments not considered controversial…

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As of late this morning, Hurricane Milton has weakened to a strong Category Four storm but LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says the storm surge will still be akin to that of a Category Five storm and millions of Floridians live in Milton’s direct path

He says job one for them is to move away from the coast and onto higher land.

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Landfall is forecast for late tomorrow night.

GOHSEP is pitching to help states impacted by severe storms. Mike Steele with GOHSEP

says GHOSEP should have the manpower to help states impacted by Hurricanes Helene and, Milton but with parts of Louisiana still recovering from Hurricane Francine, the state needs to manage resources carefully.

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A 10-year-old Webster Parish girl who sleepwalked from home last month is missing again. State Police reports Peyton Saintignan was discovered missing from her home in Dubberly at around 11 last night. Last time she went missing surveillance video in the woods along with thermal-imaging drone led to her rescue. Peyton was last seen wearing a yellow and pink tie-dye shirt, yellow shorts, and blue-purple Crocs. She is 4 feet 3 inches tall, has hazel eyes and brown curly hair.

The Louisiana Office of Tourism concluded its first promotional mission to India on September 27, in Mumbai and New Delhi. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says this outreach is part of Louisiana’s strategy to tap into India’s growing travel market, which saw a 17-percent increase in visitors to the U.S. from January to July 2024.

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GOHSEP is pitching to help states impacted by severe storms. Nearly 100 personnel have been deployed to Virginia and the Carolinas after Hurricane Helene left destruction in its wake, and another 77 are headed to Florida as Milton bears down on that state. Mike Steele with GOHSEP says other states have helped Louisiana when our state was impacted by hurricanes, so this is a chance for Louisiana to return the favor.

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Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall near Tampa Florida and LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says millions of people live in Milton’s direct path.

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Keim says job one for them is to move away from the coast and onto higher ground.

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The Public Affairs Research Council released the Guide to the 2024 Constitutional Amendments, outlining the impact of five constitutional amendments appearing on the Nov. 5 and Dec. 7 ballots. PAR President Dr. Steven Procopio says this nonpartisan review is designed to inform voters about the nature of each amendment and the implications of their potential approval.

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The Louisiana Office of Tourism concluded its first promotional mission to India on September 27, in Mumbai and New Delhi. Led by Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser.  The mission aimed to boost Louisiana’s appeal to Indian travelers by showcasing its cultural experiences, cuisine, music, festivals, and outdoor adventures. Nungesser says after visiting Italy, Spain, and India, and eager about seeing the results from this tourism mission…

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When severe weather hits in the south, GOHSEP is ready to help. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Two men are arrested in the shooting deaths of an innocent 11-year-old girl and her 50-year-old uncle in LaPlace Friday night. St. John Parish Sheriff Michael Tregre (Traag) says Cartez Foster and Patrick Maxon were plotting revenge at the Sugar Ridge Subdivision – they had been beaten up after they attacked a woman.

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Sa’Miya McClain and Ron Tate and their family were unaware of what was unfolding, and they ended up getting caught in the crossfire.

New Orleans is inviting you to wear blue today in support of law enforcement. Today is New Orleans Law Enforcement Day. Melanie Talia (TAAL-ee-uh), the president and CEO of the New Orleans Police and Justice Foundation, says they chose this date for a specific reason.

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Several iconic buildings, including the Superdome, will be illuminated in blue this evening.

In the aftermath of hurricanes Francine and Helene, Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says Louisiana needs to have stronger building codes in coastal regions, suggesting it should be a legislative priority when lawmakers convene in 2025.

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Senator Bill Cassidy hosted a rural community funding summit in Monroe yesterday. Cassidy told those in attendance that through the bipartisan infrastructure bill, more than nine-million dollars have been doled out for projects throughout Louisiana. Cassidy says funding, though, is not restricted to rural areas.

Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says stronger building codes are needed in coastal regions to withstand major storms, saying they could prevent future displacement of these communities.

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Homeowners who build to code can expect insurance discounts, but Temple says the benefits extend far beyond that.

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, the Humane Society of Louisiana sent a caravan to Asheville, North Carolina, to help its counterpart there. Director Jeff Dorson says with another storm approaching, it could use some help in continuing its mission.

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Three years ago, Asheville-based feline advocacy group Sister Kitten delivered much-needed supplies to Louisiana in the wake of severe storms here; Dorson says the Humane Society was able to return the favor following Helene.

St. John Parish announced arrests in the shooting deaths of an 11-year-old girl and her 50-year-old uncle. Colleen Crain has the story.

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If you play Mega Millions, get ready to fork over more money for your chance at life-changing money. Starting in April, each Mega Millions ticket will go up from two dollars to five dollars. That’s just one of several changes the game will be undergoing, including increasing your odds of hitting the jackpot.