New polling data on the Governor’s race shows Governor Edwards at 45 percent support, Eddie Rispone at 20 percent, and Ralph Abraham at 19 percent. JMC Analytics pollster John Couvillon says over 374,000 voters cast ballots in early voting, and the breakdowns show Edwards may not be able to avoid a run-off.
Cut 6 (11) “…for Governor Edwards.”
14 percent are undecided.
The US Supreme Court is hearing opening arguments today in a case questioning the constitutionality of non-unanimous jury verdicts. Louisianans voted to require unanimous juries in felony trials last year. Loyola Law Professor Dane Ciolino says a decision likely would not impact cases that are no longer under direct review, but…
Cut 3 (08) “…convictions.”
Roughly 100 such cases exist.
Even without Drew Brees, the Saints look like one of the best teams in the NFL as they are 4-and-1 following a 31-24 win over Tampa Bay on Sunday. The Black and Gold’s defense has been solid and got six more sacks yesterday. Defensive end Cam Jordan says it was fun to see…
Saints are on the road this Sunday for a noon kickoff with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
State Police identify the 16-year-old bicyclist killed last night in St. Landry Parish. Trooper Thomas Gossen says Lane Leger of Opelousas was riding his bike after the sun went down without lights on the I-49 North Service Road. Gossen says this part of the service road is not lit well and the bicyclist should have had a light on his bicycle and ride as near to the right side of the roadway as practicable