State Treasurer John Schroder and Lake Charles Attorney Hunter Lundy released their gubernatorial announcement ads today. Lundy is running as an independent and – at the moment – he’s the only non-Republican in the race…:

CUT 12(10)      “…I’ll do.”

Lundy describes himself as a Christian, a lawyer and a small businessman.

Treasurer Schroder served in the state House of Representatives for over ten years, and was elected State Treasurer in 2017. The businessman from Covington wants to make Louisiana a great state…:

CUT 14(08)      “…fat cats last.”

Schroder says education, improving the economy and reducing crime are his major priorities. The two join Attorney General Jeff Landry, state Representative Richard Nelson and state Senator Sharon Hewitt as declared candidates.

Prices at the pump are creeping back up. Brooke Thorington has more…:

CUT 01(30)      “…Thorington.”

We know a bit more about the Baton Rouge cop arrested for domestic abuse battery and malfeasance. 27-year-old Officer Michael Mitchel is accused of pistol-whipping his girlfriend while in uniform. He allegedly also pointed his weapon at the woman and threatened to shoot her. He’s been booked into parish jail and faces probable termination.