Candidates running for governor have to submit updated campaign finance reports to the state ethics board today. Republican front runner Jeff Landry is expected to report nine million dollars in cash on hand. Shawn Wilson is the lone major Democrat in the race and ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says Wilson could see a surge in donations over the upcoming months….
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Qualifying for the election is August 8th to the 10th, while the primary is October 14th.

Governor John Bel Edwards has proclaimed this week as “Rural Road Safety Awareness Week.” According to the latest statistics, 62-percent of all fatal crashes are on rural roadways. Louisiana Highway Safety Commission spokesperson Greg Fischer says this initative attempts to raise awareness about fatal wrecks on rural roads…
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LSU Coach Brian Kelly likes the direction of his football program as he gets ready to begin his second year as head coach of the Tigers.
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One of the stars of the reality TV show “Cajun Pawn Stars” has passed away. Jimmie DeRamus passed away in Houston at the age of 71. He was the owner of Silver Dollar Pawn and Jewelry in Alexandria and was known as “Big Daddy” on the show which aired for over a year on the History Channel.