Democrat Justin Dewitt of Baton Rouge has announced he plans to run against Republican Congressman Garret Graves next year. Dewitt, who is openly gay, says he’s running because he feels Graves does not represent the interests of the 6th Congressional District…:
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He says he’s not running for office on the platform that he’s a gay candidate.

Former Louisiana Governor Kathleen Blanco is beginning to feel stronger after recovering from her first cancer treatment in Philadelphia, according to her family. Blanco’s alma mater, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, announced Monday the former governor will be the guest speaker at Friday’s Fall 2017 Commencement ceremony. On Sunday, Blanco announced the return of a rare form of eye cancer she faced six years ago, had invaded her liver.

A 32-year-old Louisiana man pleads guilty to using President Donald Trump’s social security number to try and obtain tax returns. Jordan Hamlett of Lafayette faces up to five years in prison. Legal Analyst Tim Meche feels if this case were taken to trial the jury would’ve taken sympathy on Hamlett.
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Meche says Hamlett will likely get probation or very little time.

A Bossier Parish teacher has been arrested after allegedly stealing prescription drugs from a fellow teacher. Lt. Bill Davis with the Sheriff’s Office says the accusations against 39-year-old Robyn Edmonds of Princeton Elementary School are a shame…:
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Edmonds is charged with simple theft and possession of a Schedule IV controlled dangerous substance.