Add another name to the list of candidates who are running for governor. Slidell Senator Sharon Hewitt made her candidacy official today. Hewitt says, if elected, she’ll put her business experience to work growing the economy, cutting taxes and creating more opportunity across Louisiana…:

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She joins fellow republicans AG Jeff Landry & Treasurer John Schroder in the race, along with Lake Charles independent Hunter Lundy. No Democrats have officially entered the race so far.

LSU unveils a statue honoring for Lady Tigers superstar Seimone Augustus Sunday. Coach Kim Mulkey says she was one of the greatest shooters…:

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The statue will stand outside the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

The lineup for Jazz Fest is out, and organizers say this year they are back in their full glory. Brooke Thorington has more…:

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The Mega Millions jackpot is up to $1.35-billion, with a lump-sum cash option of nearly $708-million; making tonight’s jackpot the 2nd largest in Mega Millions history. Ticket sell until 9 tonight. The drawing is at 10.