Louisiana voters will likely be gearing up for a gubernatorial runoff election in 2019.  GOP Chairman Roger Villere says one big name has been mentioned a lot for the election is U.S. Senator John Kennedy.  He says he is a formidable candidate for the position…

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Villiere says many other politicians have voiced interest in running for Governor.

A Clinton man arrested last week tipped police off himself.  The Associated Press says 36-year-old Ryan Sharpe was not a suspect in three murders and one attempted murder in East Feliciana and East Baton Rouge Parishes until he called police and id’ed himself as the suspect.  Officers arrested Sharpe after leading them on a high speed chase.  The murders started in July and were all in a 15 mile radius…

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An 18-month old child is dead following a gruesome murder in New Orleans.  Police say the father 45-year-old Mark Hambrick told police “God made him do it.”  The exact motive of why Hambrick killed his daughter is unknown.  Police Chief Michael Harrison says they are seeking any information about Hambrick that will help them with the investigation…

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Hambrick is in custody with charges to be filed later.

A tiger who became a roadside attraction in Grosse Tete is dead.  Tony the Tiger was euthanized Monday.  He lived at the Tiger Truck Stop for over 17 years.  Senior Staff Attorney for the Animal Legal Defense Fund Tony Eliseuson has been fighting for Tony’s freedom for seven years.  Eliseuson says they stand ready to prevent another tiger from living there…

(CUT 6) (08) “another tiger.”

Owner Michael Sandlin plans to get another tiger soon.