The first televised debate since the primary is tonight at 7 between gubernatorial candidates Republican David Vitter and Democrat John Bel Edwards. Emelie Gunn has more….

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New Orleans music icon Allen Toussaint has died. Toussaint was on tour in Europe when he reportedly suffered a fatal heart attack after a performance in Madrid, Spain. The music legend was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998, the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame in 2009, and the Blues Hall of Fame in 2011. Toussaint is survived by his two children and several grandchildren. He was 77-years-old.

Democrat John Bel Edwards and Republican David Vitter went head to head during an hour long debate at the Baton Rouge Press Club. Edwards says as governor, he will be the leader that puts Louisiana first. He says after 8 years of Governor Jindal’s failed leadership and disastrous polities, it’s time for a change…

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Vitter says he has led the effort on real reform by strongly working to increase jobs in the state, as well as, expanding charter schools. He says Edwards has a completely different record…

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The runoff election is November 21st, early voting is currently underway. A reminder, early voting locations will be closed tomorrow in honor of Veterans Day.