Now that the dust is starting to settle after the announcement that Congressman Ralph Abraham is running for Governor in 2019, voters will soon be getting a better idea of the candidate’s stances on various issues. ULM Poli Sci Professor Joshua Stockley says Abraham has worked diligently to make sure federal agriculture policy reflects the needs of his constituents in the northern portion of the state. Tariffs and soybean crop issues have been his main focus as of late.
Cut 12 (08) “…for Louisiana farmers.”
Voters head to the polls Saturday to cast their ballots in the special election run off for Secretary of State. Polls open at 7am as Democrat Gwen Collins-Greenup takes on Republican Kyle Ardoin. Pollster John Couvillion predicts the race will land in the favor of the GOP.
Polls will be open until 8PM tomorrow.
The state has declared Saturday “Buddy Guy Day,” and the Blues Legend will attend a ceremony for himself in his hometown of Lettsworth, Louisiana. Guy is a seven-time Grammy award winner, who influenced the likes of Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix. In an interview with a Baton Rouge radio station, Guy says he’s thrilled about being honored in his native Pointe Coupee Parish town while he’s still around
Cut 6 (06) “…I’m overjoyed”
During Saturday’s ceremony in Lettsworth, Governor John Bel Edwards and Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser will re-name Highway 418 “Buddy Guy Way.”
There’s rain potential across the state starting today that could total anywhere from 2 to 5 inches. The heaviest amounts are expect in the northwest portion of the state. Once this front moves through, State Climatologist Barry Keim says the state could see cool air move in next week.