According to a new poll, US Representative Vance McAllister’s challengers are within single digits in the race for the 5th congressional seat. The survey, conducted by Glascock, shows McAllister at 27 percent, Democrat Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo at 21 percent and Republican Ralph Abraham at 18 percent. ULM political science professor Joshua Stockley says the race is wide open…:
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The Louisiana Department of Education has released a comprehensive guide for parents and school personnel, detailing opportunities for students after high school. Assistant Superintendent for the Office of Content, Ken Bradford, says the “High School Student Planning Guidebook” is divided into five chapters…:
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You can find the it at louisianabelieves.com.

An invasive species is threatening one of Louisiana’s most popular trees. Matthew Doyle has more…:
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The New Orleans Police Department released a statement Tuesday announcing that yet another officer has been placed on emergency suspension without pay. Officer David Aranda was allegedly driving drunk over the weekend.

Democratic incumbent Senator Mary Landrieu agrees to participate in four televised debates before the November fourth election. The first one will be in New Orleans October second. UL-Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says debates usually don’t help a candidate, but they can sometimes have negative consequences…

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No word if Republican challenger Bill Cassidy will participate, while Tea Party candidate Rob Maness says he’ll be at the first three for sure.

Baton Rouge Mayor Kip Holden criticizes Governor Jindal’s trip to the US-Mexico border. After the trip, the governor blamed the Obama administration for not doing more to keep illegal immigrants out of the US. Holden, who plans to run for Lieutenant Governor, says Jindal should worry about Louisiana’s issues…

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Holden made his comments on the Jim Engster Show on WRKF.

The Plaquemine Parish Sheriff’s office says they are investigating an industrial incident at Daybrook Fisheries in which two men, 28-year-old Manuel Hernandez and 30-year-old Raymond Carrasgquillo, got trapped in some equipment. Spokesman Commander Eric Becnel says each man had severe mangling to their legs as the drum they were trapped in was similar to a huge washing machine with blades…

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Both men remain hospitalized in stable condition.

Flying Tiger Aviation, a flight school based in northeast Louisiana, has announced a massive expansion that will create a contemporary flight training center at the Bastrop airport for aerial applications in agriculture and other industries. Owner Mo Rolfs says the expansion project will create 21 new direct jobs and retain 14 existing jobs…

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He says his company will construct more hangar space and expand the tarmac at the Bastrop airport.

US Senator Mary Landrieu agrees to four televised debates against her republican opponents before the November fourth election. Jeff Palermo has the story…
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A Rayne woman has been sentenced for 8 years without parole for deaths of 4 of her children in a home fire, while she was out “clubbing” in 2012. Shequela McDade was charged with four counts of negligent homicide for each child, all under the age of eight.
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Governor Bobby Jindal’s trip to the US-Mexico border with a Louisiana delegation is getting some criticism today. On the Jim Engster Show on WRKF, Baton Rouge Mayor Kip Holden said he doesn’t understand why the Louisiana governor would visit an area thousands of miles away…:
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Holden is a democratic candidate for Lt. Governor.

A flight school based in northeast Louisiana, has announced a massive expansion that will create a contemporary flight training center for aerial applications in agriculture and other industries. Flying Tiger Aviation Owner Mo Rolfs says their school has grown so much, they needed to expand and there is already a training facility at the Bastrop airport…:
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And already more growth with more jobs.

Democratic incumbent Senator Mary Landrieu has agreed to participate in four televised debates before the November election. UL Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says debates can educate the voter, but they have little impact on the election…:
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But for those who will, the first one will be October 2nd.

Following his trip to the US Mexican border, Governor Bobby Jindal lashed out at the Obama administration last night for not doing enough to stop illegal immigration. But Baton Rouge Mayor – and Louisiana Lt. Governor candidate – Kip Holden says the governor needs to place his focus on Louisiana problems, rather than the U.s.-Mexico border…:
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Holden made those comments today on the Jim Engster talk show on WRKF.
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The Plaquemine Parish Sheriff’s office says they are investigating an industrial incident where two men got trapped into some equipment which caused extensive damage to their legs. Spokesman Commander Eric Becnel says deputies responded to the scene around 6pm yesterday afternoon…:
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The injured are 28 year-old Manuel Hernandez of Harvey and 30 year-old Raymond Carrasquillo (Car rus KEE oh) of Terrytown.

The Louisiana Department of Economic Development says there’s over a couple of dozen jobs headed to northeast Louisiana, as Flying Tiger Aviation flight school is planning a massive expansion. Owner Mo Rolfs says the growth is coming because of all of the speciaty programs they offer…
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They already have a training facility at the Bastrop airport.

Saints owner Tom Benson was taken to a hospital in West Virginia during practice today. Michelle Southern has that…:
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The former police chief of Brusly, pleaded not guilty to felony charges this morning. Jamie Whaley is charged with 2 counts of forgery, theft and malfeasance in office following an investigation by the Louisiana Inspector General and FBI. (He is accused of giving seven town-owned guns to a firearms dealer, forging signatures on two Brusly city checks and cashing out $600.
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Not everyone is happy about the governor leaving the state to visit the US Mexican border. Today Baton Rouge Mayor Kip Holden – who is also a candidate for Lt. Governor- says Bobby Jindal should be more concerned about Louisiana issues…:
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Holden made those comments today on the Jim Engster show on WRKF.

Senator Mary Landrieu has agreed to 4 televised debates against Republcan Congressman Bill Cassidy and Tea Party candidate Rob Maness. The first on is scheduled in New Orleans on October 2nd. So who will do the best?
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That’s U-L-L Political Science Professor Pearson Cross.

US Senator Mary Landrieu agrees to four televised debates against her republican opponents before the November fourth election. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Authorities have arrested a West Monroe man for possession of pornography involving juveniles. A joint investigation with the Louisiana State Police, the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office, and the FBI lead to the arrest of 44-year-old Robert Scott. Scott admitted to downloading child pornography for the last five years. He was booked into the Ouachita Parish Correctional Facility.

Baton Rouge Mayor Kip Holden criticizes Governor Jinda’s trip to the US-Mexico border. Holden made the comments as a guest on the Jim Engster Show on WRKF. He doesn’t understand why the governor would visit an area thousands of miles away when Louisiana has its own problems…

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Holden, who plans to run for Lieutenant Governor, says Jindal should worry about Louisiana’s issues.

Flying Tiger Aviation, a flight school based in northeast Louisiana, has announced a massive expansion that will create a contemporary flight training center at the Bastrop airport for aerial applications in agriculture and other industries. Owner Mo Rolfs says the expansion project will create 21 new direct jobs and retain 14 existing jobs…

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He says the company will construct more hangar space and expand the tarmac at the Bastrop airport.

Democratic incumbent Senator Mary Landrieu agrees to participate in four televised debates before the November fourth election. The first one will be in New Orleans October second. UL-Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says debates usually don’t help a candidate, but they can sometimes have negative consequences…

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No word if Republican challenger Bill Cassidy will participate, while Tea Party candidate Rob Maness says he’ll be at the first three for sure.

The Plaquemine Parish Sheriff’s office says they are investigating an industrial incident at Daybrook Fisheries in which two men, 28-year-old Manual Hernandez and 30-year-old Raymond Carrasgquillo, got trapped in some equipment. Spokesman Commander Eric Becnel says each man had severe mangling to their legs as the drum they were trapped in was similar to a huge washing machine with blades…

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The investigation is ongoing.

Flying Tiger Aviation, a flight school based in northeast Louisiana, has announced a massive expansion that will create a contemporary flight training center for for aerial applications in agriculture and other industries. Owner Mo Rolfs says their school has grown so much they needed to expand and there is already a training facility at the Bastrop airport…

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Rolfs says at the Bastrop airport, the company will construct 20,000 square feet of hanger space and a 150,000 square foot expansion of the tarmac.

Saints Owner Tom Benson left practice in an ambulance after reportedly having trouble breathing because of the high altitude in West Virginia. He was taken to a local hospital to receive oxygen. Team officials say the 87-year-old is fine.