In a televised debate, five of the seven major candidates for governor were asked if they believe in a ballot initiative to allow voters to decide if abortion should be legalized or not. The three Republicans and one Independent say the Legislature adequately represented the pro-life stance of Louisianans. They are against letting voters decide the issue at the polls. Republican Stephen Waguespack…
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Independent Hunter Lundy…
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Democrat Shawn Wilson is the only candidate running who believes voters should have an opportunity to vote on what the state’s abortion law should say.

We’ve hit the statistical peak of the 2023 hurricane season and state climatologist Barry Keim says it’s been an active year with 13 named storms….
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We have a major hurricane now in Lee. It’s way out in the Atlantic and it could pose a problem for the northeastern United States this weekend.

The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe is partnering with the Southern College of Business University Center for Economic Development to co-host a rural and economic development summit in Marksville today and tomorrow.
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That’s the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe’s chief of staff, Megan Guillot.