All four major candidates in the governor’s race have qualified. Republicans David Vitter, Scott Angelle and Jay Dardenne and Democrat John Bel Edwards. Attorney General Buddy Caldwell arrived first to the Secretary of state’s office this morning. Running for Lt. Governor, Republicans John Young, Elberty Guillory and Billy Nungesser have also officially signed up. Qualifying ends Thursday.

A study finds we might be seeing the end of an active hurricane period that we’ve been experiencing since the mid-1990s. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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The Department of Heath and Hospitals is working to get cucumbers linked to a multi-state Salmonella outbreak out of stores. The FDA has issued a recall of the cucumbers distributed by Andrew and Williamson Fresh Produce. State Health Officer Dr. Jimmy Guidry:
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There were three cases reported in Louisiana, but Guidry says they didn’t result in long-term health effects. 285 people reportedly contracted the Salmonella from the produce nationwide.

Some LSU fans are concerned that because there was no McNeese State game Saturday, the Tigers will be at a disadvantage in the new season opener. But Coach Les Miles says that will not be an excuse for how they perform against Mississippi State…:
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He adds quarterback Brandon Harris prepared well for the Cowboys and expects that same level of preparation to continue this weekend.