Florida was hit by two major hurricanes this season, so what does that mean for future insurance rates? Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple is optimistic the storms will not lead to another big jump in premiums, because the reinsurance market is holding up well worldwide…

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LSU has unveiled plans for a new $107 million Construction & Advanced Manufacturing Building.  Dean of the College of Engineering Vicki Colvin says the project, supported by a $15 million donation from Art Favre, a 1972 LSU grad and founder of Performance Contractors, will enhance the university’s top-tier construction management program.

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Colvin says the new building will be located on South Stadium Drive next to Tiger Stadium, groundbreaking is in 2026.

A big Taylor Swift fan from Metairie woman booked 191 hotel rooms at the Holiday Inn New Orleans-Downtown Superdome hotel last year for about 500-dollars each for four nights to help visiting Swifties find a hotel for a not so astronomical price….

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That’s Rebecca Fox, who says she’s re-sold the rooms at the same she booked them for and it’s also giving other Taylor Swift fans a chance to meet and connect.

Sunny and dry conditions persist in Louisiana and the fire danger continues to increase. Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain says Washington Parish fire fighters were busy battling a wildfire yesterday…

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Following Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Louisiana’s insurance outlook remains stable. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says the storms’ impact falls below the catastrophic level seen in hurricanes like Ivan.

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Temple emphasized that while Louisiana has largely escaped significant damage this season, the global nature of reinsurance must be considered.

Investigators in St. Tammany Parish now have a name to go with a body recovered from Lake Pontchartrain 38 years ago. Using genealogy and DNA testing, they have identified the body as that of Pamela Lee Hupp. Lieutenant Suzanne (soo-ZAWN) Carboni says the process was long and hard, but it was worth it. 

Cut 11 (13) …identify this individual.”

A die-hard Taylor Swift fan from Metairie books practically an entire downtown New Orleans hotel for the Taylor Swift concerts, but not to make an easy profit. Rebecca Fox booked 191 rooms at the Holiday Inn New Orleans-Downtown Superdome hotel for about 500 dollars each for four nights this week. She says since she booked the rooms immediately after the Superdome shows were announced, she got a relative bargain

Cut 3 (11) “…for quad occupancy.”

Fox says she re-sold all the rooms that she booked at exactly the price she paid, so she’s not making any profit.

The body of a white female found in Lake Pontchartrain 38 years ago has finally been identified, thanks to new technology.  St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Lieutenant Suzanne (soo-ZAWN) Carboni says genealogy and DNA testing finally i-d’d the body as that of Pamela Lee Hupp…

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Her last known residency was in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Most Americans are changing the way they travel this holiday season due to inflation. Ted Rossman with Bankrate says a whopping 83-percent are adjusting their holiday travel routine.

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Rossman says a 23-percent increase in household expenses over the last three years is forcing holiday travelers to look at ways to cut costs.

The TV documentary series “On Patrol: Live” on Reelz is featuring the Monroe Police Department for the next eight weeks. Sean Richardson has more.

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Taylor Swift’s first performance in the Superdome is not until Friday night but official ERAS Tour merchandise is on sale today at Champions Square next to the Dome. Superdome Spokesperson Mike Hoss….

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A Florida woman whose body was found in Lake Pontchartrain 38 years ago has finally been identified. 

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St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Lieutenant Suzanne (soo-ZAWN) Carboni says now that investigators have a name to go with the body, the task now is to find her killer, assuming that person is still alive. 

The Monroe Police Department is being featured on the TV documentary series On Patrol: Live for the next eight weeks. Monroe Police Chief Victor Zordan says the show offers the opportunity for officers to demonstrate professionalism, courage, and dedication.

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The show airs Friday and Saturday nights from eight to 11 p.m. on Reelz.

For the vast majority of Americans, holiday travel will be a little different this year. Colleen Crain reports.

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The Alvin Kamara contract saga is over. The Saints signed the star running back to a two-year contract extension worth almost 25-million dollars. Also in sports, Louisiana Tech beat UTEP in Ruston last night, 14-10. And the Pelicans open their season tonight against the Bulls in New Orleans.

The body of a woman found in Lake Pontchartrain 38 years ago has finally been identified, thanks to new technology.  St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Lieutenant  Suzanne (soo-ZAWN) Carboni says genealogy and DNA testing finally i-d’d the body as that of Pamela Lee Hupp Now, the task is finding the Florida woman’s killer.

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The Monroe Police Department is being featured on the television documentary series On Patrol: Live for the next eight weeks. Monroe Police Chief Victor Zordan says viewers will get an up close look at what it takes to maintain safety and order in the city.

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The show airs Friday and Saturday nights from eight to 11 p.m.

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The vast majority of Americans are changing the way they travel this holiday season due to inflation. Ted Rossman with Bankrate says a whopping 83-percent are adjusting their holiday travel routine and it’s not a reflection of the cost of travel itself.

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You won’t have to travel far if you want to get some exclusive T-Swift merchandise. Beginning today an array of items including apparel, accessories, and collectibles will be on sale at Champion Square at the Caesar’s Superdome.  Voice of the Saints Mike Hoss.

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After 38 years, a Florida woman whose body was found in Lake Pontchartrain has finally been identified. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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For the next eight weeks, he Monroe Police Department will be featured on the television documentary series On Patrol: Live. Monroe Police Chief Victor Zordan.

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Taylor Swift fans are gearing up for a big weekend of concerts, and there’s a big sale of exclusive T-Swift merchandise happening today and tomorrow at the Caesars Superdome.  Voice of the Saints Mike Hoss says it’s a chance for everyone to participate in the excitement of the Eras tour.

Cut 15 (08) “…get some merchandise.”

Many Americans are changing the way they travel this holiday season due to inflation. Ted Rossman with Bankrate says a whopping 83-percent are adjusting their holiday travel routines, not because of the cost travel itself, but the cost of everything else.

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More than one out of every four Americans say they’re planning on taking on debt to travel this holiday season.

For the vast majority of Americans, holiday travel will be a little different this year. Colleen Crain reports.

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You won’t have to travel far if you want to get some exclusive T-Swift merchandise. Beginning today an array of items including apparel, accessories, and collectibles will be on sale at Champion Square at the Caesar’s Superdome.  Voice of the Saints Mike Hoss.

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A Florida woman whose body was found in Lake Pontchartrain 38 years ago has finally been identified, thanks to new technology.  St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Lieutenant  Suzanne (soo-ZAWN) Carboni says genealogy and DNA testing finally i-d’d the body as that of Pamela Lee Hupp.

Cut 11 (13) …identify this individual.”

The Monroe Police Department is being featured on the television documentary series On Patrol: Live for the next eight weeks. Monroe Police Chief Victor Zordan says they’re excited about the chance to highlight the professionalism, courage, and dedication of MPD officers.

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The vast majority of Americans are changing the way they travel this holiday season due to inflation. Ted Rossman with Bankrate says a whopping 83-percent are adjusting their holiday travel routine.

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Despite the changes more than one in four Americans say they’ll be taking on debt to travel this holiday season.

It’s a big day for Swifties today as exclusive Taylor Swift merchandise will be available for sale at the Caesars Superdome, coinciding with her highly anticipated ERAS Tour.  Voice of the Saints Mike Hoss says this special opportunity allows fans who do not have concert tickets to purchase a range of official merch, celebrating Taylor’s diverse musical journey.

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The TV documentary series “On Patrol: Live” on Reelz is featuring the Monroe Police Department for the next eight weeks. Sean Richardson has more.

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Trial began yesterday for the man accused in a mass shooting in downtown Shreveport in March of last year.    Jurors heard opening statements in the case of Devin Owen Porter Jr., who’s charged with second-degree murder and six counts of attempted murder after police say he fired multiple shots near Texas Street.  32 year old Jacorvin Taylor was killed, six other people were injured.