The Louisiana Republican Party continues to make Senator Mary Landrieu’s chartered flights a campaign issue. Landrieu has completed a report on the use of flights for campaign events and has admitted to over $33,000 in improperly charged flights. Republican Party Executive Director Jason Dore says he’s surprised by that amount…

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The report states that Senator Landrieu’s campaign has already reimbursed the Federal Treasury for these mistakes.

The Municipal Police Employees Retirement System announces the first permanent cost of living adjustment for retirees in more than a decade. The Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve the three percent increase at its monthly meeting. Ben Huxen, Chief Advisor to the Commissioner of Administration, says the increase will definitely be welcome by all…

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Eligible members will receive a minimum increase of $20 per month beginning November 1st.

State Police say a Gonzales man was killed when a tree limb came crashing down on him while on his Harley Davidson. Trooper Jared Sandifer says 53-year-old Travis Lessard and his brother were riding their motorcycles on Highway 22 in Livingston Parish when the accident occurred…

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Lessard was pronounced dead at an area hospital. His brother, 52-year-old Joseph Lessard of Maurepas, remains hospitalized.

Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne will host town hall meetings at three locations in Louisiana he’d like to see tapped for tourism growth. Tomorrow’s meeting in Shreveport will be held at the newly renovated Municipal Auditorium and October 15th he’ll be in Lafayette at Vermillionville…

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The third meeting will be in Monroe October 18th.