The family of an unarmed black man shot dead by a West Baton Rouge deputy is calling on the feds to investigate the shooting. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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Qualifying has wrapped up and the field is set for what should be a highly competitive governor’s race as the southeast’s only Democrat defends his seat against two Republicans contenders.
The race has only recently started to pick up intensity, and Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat says within the next two weeks expect the election season yard signs and billboards to be in full bloom.
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The Saints play their first preseason game tonight against the Vikings. Saints podcast host Ross Jackson says the sixth-round draft pick out of Rutgers, safety Saquan Hampton will be one to watch after impressive practice field performances.
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Gas is down nearly seven cents a gallon over last month in Louisiana as the typical fall gas price reduction appears to be arriving a month early.
AAA fuel analyst Don Redman warns it’s not just the usual seasonal market forces at work. Prices are notably lower than they were this time last year.
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