The lawsuit challenging Senator Mary Landrieu’s residency was dismissed by a judge in Baton Rouge this morning. The suit was filed by Covington Representative Paul Hollis who says he’ll revisit it if Landrieu wins re-election. LSU law professor John Baker says the next test is fact driven and it deals with the “intent” of Landrieu…

cut 7 (11) “strong evidence”

Judge Wilson Fields said you can’t make such a challenge unless a candidate has already been elected.

A new poll shows Republican challenger Bill Cassidy leading Democratic incumbent Mary Landrieu in Louisiana’s Senate race, 44 to 41 percent. LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan says the poll’s results probably speak more to the dissatisfaction of Landrieu…

cut 4 (10) “for Cassidy”

The Rasmussen Survey polled 800 likely voters.

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s office announces the seizure of over 300 large marijuana plants and over 250 pounds of processed marijuana with an estimated street value of about one million dollars. During their investigation, authorities discovered a “cartel like” marijuana grow in a wooded area near the village of Tangipahoa. Four people have been arrested in connection with the seizure. The investigation continues in cooperation with the DEA.

The Saints begin the 2014 season on Sunday against their biggest rival, the Atlanta Falcons. The Dirty Birds won only four games last season, but Coach Sean Payton says Atlanta’s offense is always tough to deal with, especially wide receiver Julio Jones, who is healthy this season after missing most of last year with a foot injury…

cut 9 (11) “to defend”

The Saints beat the Falcons twice last season.