Louisiana has a near total ban on abortions and the candidates for governor were asked at a recent debate if there should be a ballot initiative so voters can decide if abortion should be legal or if there should be exceptions for rape and incest to the state’s abortion law. State Senator Sharon Hewitt agrees with other Republicans in the race and the one Independent, opposing a ballot initiative.
Cut 10 (10) “…the books.”
Democrat Shawn Wilson is the only candidate who supports a ballot initiative on abortion…
Cut 13 (14) “…in jeopardy.”
The next televised debate is Friday night.

The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana will co-host a Rural Economic Development Summit in Marksville at the Paragon Casino today and tomorrow. Chief of Staff for the Tunica Biloxi Tribe, Megan Guillot, says the goal of the summit is to connect rural communities with local, state, and national leaders who are committed to improving economic opportunities in Louisiana’s rural communities…
Cut 6 (10) “…and resources.”

It wasn’t pretty, but the Saints got the job done yesterday beating the Titans 16-15 in Sunday’s season opener. New Orleans offense was kept out of the end zone in the first half, but Derek Carr connected with Rashid Shaheed on a 19-yard TD pass to give the Saints the lead 16-9. Carr threw for 305 yards…
cut 19 (13) “…the win”