A statewide poll on next year’s governor’s race shows Republican Senator David Vitter with a double-digit percentage lead over Democratic State Representative John Bel Edwards and Republican Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne. Here’s Jeff Palermo with more…
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Sources close to LSU are reporting that Tigers Cornerback Jalen Collins will skip his senior year, and enter the NFL Draft. Collins has not made any official announcement, although he has met with agents, and has reportedly requested a draft grade from the NFL.

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Now that the U.S. and Cuba have announced plans to renew diplomatic relations and resume trade, what does that mean for Louisiana? Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says resumed trade would be a big benefit for the state, especially the Port of New Orleans…
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Governor Bobby Jindal has expressed his disapproval of the President Obama’s plan to normalize relations with a Communist nation.

State Police is offering a $2500 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person responsible for allegedly running over and killing a pedestrian in St. Rose Thanksgiving morning. Spokesperson Melissa Matey says the crash took place on La 626 in St. Charles Parish…:
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But they are still calling for the public’s help in the ID of the driver. You can call State Police or Crimestoppers.

A new poll on the 2015 governor’s race shows republican senator David Vitter with a solid lead. Southern Media and Opinion Research pollster Bernie Pinsonat says Vitter is benefiting from high name recognition and because he’s a vocal critic against President Obama…
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Democratic State Representative John Bel Edwards finished second in the poll, receiving 26-percent to Vitter’s 36.

There is now a $25 hundred dollar reward being offered for information leading to the arrest of the person responsible for hitting and killing a pedestrian in St. Rose on Highway 626 Thanksgiving morning. State Police Spokesperson Melissa Matey says they need the public’s help…
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You can call State Police, and remain anonymous.
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Now that the United States and Cuba have announced plans to renew diplomatic relations and resume trade, what does that mean for Louisiana? Eric Gill takes a look at that…
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Governor Bobby Jindal is defending his plans to headline a prayer rally next month at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on the LSU campus. Some professors and students protesters are up in arms over the event sponsored by the American Family Association, which has been very vocal about being against homosexuality. Jindal says he’s continuing to support the rally.

Republican Senator David Vitter has a solid lead over three other opponents in the Louisiana Governor’s race, according to a new poll. Southern Media and Opinion Research pollster Bernie Pinsonat says Vitter leads Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne and Democrat John Bel Edwards, although Edwards will be strong with black voters…
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The primary would be in October, with a potential run-off in Novemeber.

State Police is offering a $2500 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person responsible for allegedly running over and killing a pedestrian in St. Rose on Thanksgiving morning. Spokeswoman Melissa Matey says now they have surveillance video…
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Callers can remain announomous.
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With the renewal of diplomatic and trade relations with Cuba, Louisiana Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says that could be a good thing for Louisiana. He says Cuba needs what Louisiana can provide, especially rice and poultry. But it doesn’t stop there…
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And he adds it will be a big benefit for the Port of New Orleans.

If Santa plans to deliver crawfish this season, he can expect them to be pricey. He says they’ll also be in mixed size right now which is typical for this time of year. Louisiana Crawfish Farmers Association President David Savoy says if we have another bitter winter like last year, it’ll be hard on the harvest…:

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A statewide poll on next year’s governor’s race shows Republican Senator David Vitter with a double-digit percentage lead over Democratic state representative John Bel Edwards and Republican Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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A grand jury in Shreveport has indicted a former Homer police officer on charges he violated the civil rights of several people on multiple occasions. 64-year-old Willie Fred Knowles is accused of pushing a woman and hitting her for no reason and tasing others without justification. He is also charged for allegedly lying to the FBI about the incident.

You might be able to have a crawfish boil with your family for Christmas as mudbugs have already been spotted in stores. Louisiana Crawfish Farmers Association President David Savoy says December crops are still considered somewhat early, but weather permitting, the season will really start to kick in early next year…:
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He says they’ll also be in mixed size right now which is typical for this time of year.

Many people, including Governor Bobby Jindal, feel it’s a bad idea for President Obama to renew diplomatic relations with Cuba, but Ag Commissioner MIke Strain says the trade will benefit Louisiana. He says Cuba needs what Louisiana can provide like rice and poultry..:
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Prior to 1961 Cuba was the Port of New Orleans’ largest trade partner.

Governor Bobby Jindal says he opposes the President’s plan to “normalize” relations with Communist Cuba, but Ag Commissioner Mike Strain says resumed trade would benefit Louisiana. He says other non-democratic countries enjoy normal trade relations with the US…:
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Prior to 1961 Cuba was the Port of New Orleans’ largest trade partner.

US Senator David Vitter has a double digit lead over other 2015 Governor candidates in Louisiana according to a Southern Media and Opinion Research survey. Pollster Bernie Pinsonat says the same poll also found 40% of respondents don’t approve of Vitter’s performance:
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Southern Media and Opinion Research surveyed 600 likely voters and 36-percent support Vitter.

Louisiana State Police is offering a $2500 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person responsible for allegedly running over and killing a pedestrian in St. Rose on Thanksgiving morning. Spokeswoman Melissa Matey says the crash took place on La 626 in St. Charles Parish…:
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The suspect vehicle is believed to be a dark colored truck or SUV. Matey says if you know anything about this crash, please contact authorities.

Gas prices dropped another two cents last night. The current statewide average for a gallon of regular is $2.32 almost 13 cents lower than this time last week.

Now that the United States and Cuba have announced plans to renew diplomatic relations and resume trade, what does that mean for Louisiana? Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says resumed trade would be a big benefit for the state, especially the Port of New Orleans…:
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Strain says Cuba needs what Louisiana can provide, especially rice and poultry.

A new poll on the 2015 governor’s race shows republican senator David Vitter with a solid lead over three other opponents. Southern Media and Opinion Research pollster Bernie Pinsonat says Vitter benefits from high name recognition and because he’s a vocal critic against President Barack Obama…:
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Democratic state representative John Bel Edwards finished second in the race horse poll, receiving 26-percent, followed by republican Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne at 19-percent.

With the full blown crawfish season just around the corner, you may be able to add the mudbugs to your Christmas feast this year. Louisiana Crawfish Farmers Association President David Savoy says sacks are starting to show up in stores, but it’s too early to predict how plentiful the season will be…:
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Savoy says if Santa does plan to deliver crawfish this season, he can expect them to be pricey.

Christmas is one week from today and many people would call the next 7 days the most stressful of the year. LSU AgCenter Life specialist Diane Sasser says it’s a good idea to get plenty of rest and if you’re too tired — slow down. She says it’s important to keep smiling and stay positive because getting too easily irritated is unproductive…:
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A public demonstration will be held this evening in Opelousas to protest recent grand jury decisions where charges were not pressed in officer involved deaths. It’s being organized by newly-elected alderman Tyrone Glover who says local law enforcement agencies are all participating…

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The rally will begin at 5pm in the Opelousas Courthouse Square.

A former Homer Police officer faces federal charges for depriving three people of their civil rights by attacking them and lying to the FBI. US Attorney Stephanie Finley says 64-year-old Willie Fred Knowles of Homer is accused of violating one person’s civil rights by attacking the victim in October of 2012. They say Knowles lied to the FBI about that incident. On two other occasions, Knowles allegedly deployed his TASER on two victims without justification. Knowles faces 10 years in prison for each civil rights count and five years for lying to a federal agency.

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office says a 22-year-veteran of the department who was arrested on a domestic abuse charge has been fired. When officers responded to a call over the weekend, they found 44-year-old Keith Andrus of Sulphur and his wife, who had blood on her face and scratches on her body, standing in a driveway. The woman indicated to the officers that she received the injuries from Andrus. Andrus is charged with domestic abuse battery. He was relieved of his duties Wednesday.

Christmas is one week from today and many people would call the next 7 days the most stressful of the year. Michelle Southern talks with an LSU AgCenter Life specialist…:

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