The final debate of the gubernatorial primary is in the books and the candidates spent the night going after each other with Congressman Abraham seemingly the focus of attacks from the other two candidates. Governor Edwards continued blasting Abraham for his record of missed votes in the House. He says Abraham missed crucial votes on items like a flood insurance renewal, and Homeland Security…
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And Abraham went after Eddie Rispone claiming the Baton Rouge businessman has lied about his record. And Rispone asked Edwards why he voted for Hillary Clinton in 2016.
The election is Saturday and polls are open from 7 AM to 8 PM. A NextStar TV poll has Edwards receiving 43-percent of the vote, Rispone at 21-percent and Abraham at 20-percent, 12-percent are undecided.
Winn Correctional Center in Winnfield is the home of a major immigration detention center, housing 1500 immigrants. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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National Weather Meteorologist Andrew Tingler says we’ll see another hot day today…
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A cold front swings through the state tomorrow, bringing us thunderstorms and showers and cooler temperatures for the weekend.