A statewide poll shows voters are for the most part undecided on who they’ll cast their ballot for Insurance Commissioner in October. Surprisingly, incumbent Jim Donelon polled with just 35-percent compared to his challenger Tim Temple’s 20-percent. Pollster Bernie Pinsonat says for a long-time incumbent it’s not ideal.
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45-percent of voters surveyed are undecided.

The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs is hosting its second annual suicide prevention summit today at an American Legion Post in Baton Rouge. L-D-V-A spokesperson Alex Juan says the attendees will learn more about the risk factors for veteran populations, plus suicide prevention and intervention…
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The National Suicide Prevention hotline is 1-800-273-8255.

The Tropical Disturbance over the hurricane-ravaged Bahamas is no longer a threat to Louisiana, but the heat continues. Kevin Barnhart has more…
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