The Center for Public Integrity says Louisiana leads the nation in political advertising on television this year at $15.8 million dollars. Lapolitics.com publisher Jeremy Alford says in the governor’s race alone, nearly 16 million dollars has been spent on radio and TV. He says the ads are working especially for Republican Scott Angelle…:
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Alford says Republican David Vitter and a Super PAC supporting him have also spent a lot of money.

The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s office says the K-9 Thor who was stabbed during a pursuit of a burglary suspect, is recovering and hopefully will be back to work soon. Sheriff Jack Strain says the outpouring of support and prayers for Thor have been coming from all over…:
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The State Fair of Louisiana kicks off this weekend in Shreveport with many new attractions and runs until November 8th. Emelie Gunn has more.:
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The Union Parish Sheriff’s Office says a fight between two inmates at the jail resulted in the death of one and now the other faces a homicide charge. They say 63-year-old James Moore III of Bogalusa died from injuries he sustained in the fight. 50-year-old Clarence Steward of Shreveport, who was serving time on a burglary charge, could now be charged with murder.