A.G. Jeff Landry and Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser are currently leading in their prospective bids in this fall election according to a recent poll. More from Kevin Gallagher…:
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UL Lafayette Ragin Cajuns launched a pair of two-run homers to upset No. 1 LSU 8-5 in Alex Box Stadium, Skip Bertman Field last night. David Christie pitched a career-high six innings and limited LSU to one run on three hits and walked four and struck out one. The Cajuns who are 26 and 12 benefited from two LSU errors and two misplayed fly balls by the Tiger’s outfield. Also, Louisiana Tech beat 24th-ranked Southern Miss three to one.
Construction for the Belle of Baton Rouge originally estimated at $35 million is now near $100 million as renovation plans are scheduled to begin. Gaming Control Board Chairman Ronnie Johns says the parent company – The Queen Casino & Entertainment – initially planned to open a limited number of hotel rooms and space.
Plans also include moving the 17,000-square-foot gambling floor into the casino atrium.
Insurance Executive Tim Temple is the only candidate running for Insurance Commissioner and has reported $2 million in his campaign finance report. Temple says he’s ready to serve the people of Louisiana and is optimistic about the outcome.
Temple threw his hat in the race after current Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon announced would not seek re-election.