The Natchitoches Police Department is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that claimed the life of Jimmy D. Long Sr. — a leader in state government for nearly a half-century. They say the crash occurred as Long was pulling out of a private driveway, and was hit by a vehicle driven by a juvenile on University Parkway. The crash is under investigation. Long’s 32-year tenure in the legislature was one of the longest in the state’s history. Governor John Bel Edwards says his death is a tragic loss.

Senate candidate Troy Hebert is suing Southern Media and Opinion Research pollster Bernie Pinsonat claiming he misrepresented him in a May poll. Hebert says the poll listed him under the wrong party affiliation…:
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But Pinsonat says even though the poll misidentified Hebert’s party affiliation, he doesn’t encourage organizations to use poll results to set criteria for candidate debates.

Governor John Bel Edwards is calling for the resignation of state Senator Troy Brown after his second domestic abuse arrest in less than a year. Don Molino has more…:
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Today marks seven months since Edwards was sworn into office — and has dealt with historic events like the budget crisis, massive flooding, and police officer shootings. But Jeremy Alford of LaPolitics.com feels voters are reassured that Governor Edwards has been present during the state’s time of need, unlike former Governor Bobby Jindal…:
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