Early voting saw a change this year as Republicans outnumbered Democrats. LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan says part of the reason for the increase in the Republican vote is that the Republican Party is coming around to accepting early voting as an important part of the election process.
Cut 5 (15) “…haven’t yet voted.”
He says in the last four years, more newcomers to the state have registered with the Republican Party than with the Democratic Party.
110,000 Louisiana residents have left the state since 2020 according to the Council for a Better Louisiana. CABL President Barry Erwin says high crime rates, concerns over the education system and limited job opportunities are primary reasons people are moving out of the Bayou State…
Cut 10 (05) “…real opportunity.”
Sugar cane farming appears to be sweeter this year than last year when the historic drought took its toll, but LSU AgCenter Sugarcane Production Specialist Kenneth Gravois (GRAV-wah) says Hurricane Francine affected sugar cane growth in the southernmost parishes.
Cut 7 (15) “…in sugar recovery.”
The Saints have lost six in a row, their longest losing streak since 2005. So how does Owner Gayle Benson feel about the team’s losing ways? In an interview on WWL Radio, General Manager Mickey Loomis says he speaks with Mrs. Benson nearly every day