JMC Analytics and Polling has conducted a new survey on the governor’s race and it shows support has increased for Governor John Bel Edwards and Republican challenger Eddie Rispone since last Thursday’s televised debate. 46-percent of respondents said they plan to vote for Edwards, while Rispone has moved into second place at 21-percent and Ralph Abraham is at 18-percent.

The Edwards administration says the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is at an eleven-year low of 4.3 percent. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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The Saints without Drew Brees defeated Seattle 33-27 yesterday. You knew it would be a good day for the Black and Gold when rookie Deonte Harris returned a punt 53 yards for a touchdown in the first quarter. Filling in for Brees, Teddy Bridgewater threw two touchdown passes. Coach Sean Payton….
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The Saints are 2-and-1 and will host 3-and-0 Dallas on Sunday night.

A candidate for a state House seat has been arrested on drug and child endangerment charges. 26-year-old Marylee Bellau signed up as an independent in a race against Democratic incumbent Robby Carter, who represents the Amite area. Hammond Daily Star Reporter Jesse Brooks says they questioned Bellau after she qualified…
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