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Today’s edition · Tues., Nov. 3

McNeese beats Nicholls 16-3 as Election Day arrives

Plus, what to know before you vote and a new sushi spot open in Lake Charles.

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McNeese FootballTop story

McNeese beats Nicholls 16-⁠3 in the rain and snaps a five-game losing streak

McNeese won its homecoming game 16-⁠3

  • Nicholls3
    McNeese16
    FinalSouthland Conference game in constant rain

Sources: American Press, kplctv.com

If you skipped the soggy homecoming game, here's the short version: McNeese beat Nicholls 16-3 on Saturday at . The rain came down from opening kick to the final buzzer, and the Cowboys ended a five-game losing streak to the Colonels.

Passing was barely a thing. Brady Barrier went 3 of 9 for 24 yards and hit Hutch Swilley for a 32-yard touchdown, while Jake Strong went 2 of 7. Omiri Wiggins carried 22 times for 107 yards, and Amyrion Mingo scooped up a fumbled field goal hold and returned it 70 yards for a score.

  • Records: McNeese 4-5, 3-3 in the Southland; Nicholls 3-6, 2-4
  • Nicholls' 3 points: the fewest against McNeese since 45-3 in 2014
  • Next up: at HCU, Saturday, Nov. 7, 4 p.m.

Nicholls outgained McNeese but scored just 3 points

16Points3
202Total yards294
162Rushing yards261

Sources: American Press, kplctv.com

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Election Day

Louisiana voters decide a U.S. Senate race, six congressional seats and 10 proposed constitutional amendments today, along with local races and taxes. The Louisiana Voter Portal lets you look up your precinct, check your registration and view a sample ballot, and some polling places may have changed since the last election. KPLC 7 News

Today's Louisiana ballot is a full one

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proposed constitutional amendments on the ballot
6
congressional seats up for decision
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more early voters than in 2022, around

Source: KPLC 7 News

Voting machines

Lynn Jones said every machine is out of the warehouse, and a full load is about 330 machines. He called it a year-round process. KPLC 7 News

Downtown ink

A downtown tattoo shop's graffiti-style wall art is still in limbo. After the planning and zoning commission denied a variance, the owners of Bound by Ink and Metal proposed changes to the designs. The Current

New sushi

Rock N Roll Sushi is officially open in Lake Charles. Lafayette natives Christie and John Poole, who lived in Houston, say they wanted to bring the music-video-filled, American-style sushi concept to southwest Louisiana. The Advocate

Chicago bound

Visit Lake Charles takes part in Taste Louisiana in Chicago on Wednesday, Nov. 4. Chef Lyle Broussard of Crying Eagle Brewing's Lakefront location will prepare blackened alligator tacos. KPLC 7 News

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Mardi Gras is coming early to Lake Charles. Cha Wa, a New Orleans band playing brass, funk and soul, brings its "Mardi Gras in November" show to Panorama Music House on Friday, Nov. 6. Bring your dancing shoes and a little parade spirit. Laissez les bons temps rouler.

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Daily Lake Charlesto me · Tues., Nov. 36:00 a.m.

McNeese beats Nicholls 16-3 as Election Day arrives

Plus, what to know before you vote and a new sushi spot open in Lake Charles.

The TLDR

  1. McNeese beats Nicholls 16-3 in the rain, snapping a five-game skid
  2. Election Day: a Senate race, six House seats and 10 amendments
  3. Rock N Roll Sushi is now open in Lake Charles
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