The four major candidates for governor squared off in the final televised debate before the October 24th primary. All the candidates discussed why they should be elected governor at the end of the debate. Republican Jay Dardenne says we need a leader who has the vision and skillset to run our state. He says Louisiana is at a crossroads, but we have the opportunity to make a positive change…

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Early voting for the primary election ends tomorrow.

The Louisiana Army National Guard now ranks number four among all other states’ National Guards in overall strength of its force and first for retaining personnel. Col. Pete Schneider says as important as it is for the Guard to have new recruits, it’s also important that they keep as many experienced soldiers in their ranks as possible…

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Schneider praises everyone at the Guard for helping raise Louisiana’s rankings

Saturday is the last day to early vote for the October 24th primary and the Secretary of State’s office says turnout looks to be about average. Michelle Southern reports…

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Federal campaign fundraising reports show that Governor Bobby Jindal’s presidential campaign raised less than $600,000 during the third quarter. Jindal’s $579,000 total pales in comparison to fundraising efforts by other Republican presidential hopefuls, like Ben Carson whose campaign raised over $20 million during the same time frame. The Jindal campaign spent more than $800,000 during the quarter, with most of that going to payroll, media, and campaign consulting.