Republican Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne has crossed party lines and endorsed Democrat John Bel Edwards in the gubernatorial runoff election. In this morning’s announcement, Dardenne stated that integrity, truthfulness and ethical behavior are crucial in public service…:
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Vitter’s campaign announced they have the backing of former Governor Mike Foster.

New Orleans will host the College Football Playoff National Championship in 2020. Executive Director of the New Orleans Host Committee for the CFP Championship Jeff Hundley says even though they’ve lost previous bids to host key games, this time they were able to show the decision panel that New Orleans is a busy place with a bright future…:
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WalletHub releases a list of the Fattest States in America, and Louisiana comes in at number two. Jeff Palermo reports…:
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State Police says they are continuing to search for answers in the case of an officer involved shooting which claimed the life of a 6-year-old boy in Marksville. They say the scene has been fully processed, and now investigators are meeting with the city marshals who opened fire on the car following a chase, where the child was riding with his father. Avoyelles Parish Coroner Dr. L.J. Mayeux said the 6-year-old died from at least 5 gunshot wounds.