The first independent poll on the 2016 US Senate race shows Republican State Treasurer John Kennedy is the favorite. In the Southern Media and Opinion Research Survey of 500 likely Louisiana voters, Kennedy received 22% of the vote which is 12% more than Republican Congressman Charles Boustany and GOP PSC member Scott Angelle. Pollster Bernie Pinsonat says Kennedy’s reputation across the state is boosting his campaign….:
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Republicans John Young, Rob Maness, and John Fleming each have less than 8% of voters’ support. Democrats Foster Campbell and Caroline Fayard have support from 7% and 4% of voters respectively.

The same poll found 72% of people said “no” to raising taxes and fees. Pinsonat says that’s because state government has lost credibility with the people of Louisiana….:
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A Lake Charles man has developed a new way of keeping athletes hydrated during a game. Joseph Tucker created the Hydra-Guard, which is the first re-hydrating mouth guard in the world. Tucker says the mouth guard will be released online February 25th and you can fill up the hands free system with water or your favorite sports drink…:

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The mouth guard will retail for $34.99.

The Mercedes-Benz Superdome has been added to the National Register of Historic Places, despite objections from the state. Owners felt the designation, though prestigious, could delay maintenance and improvements. A student from Tulane nominated the Superdome in December, and the National Parks Service announced the structure was listed earlier this month.