One person is confirmed injured, one suspect has been arrested, and another is being hunted by police after a shooting incident at an East Baton Rouge Parish Walmart…
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Candidates for the Governor’s race officially qualified today, including a third GOP candidate. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
cut 2 (52) I’m Kevin Barnhart”
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A shooting at a Walmart in Baton Rouge this morning leaves one with multiple gunshot wounds and police hunting a gunman.
East Baton Rouge Sherriff Sid Gautreaux says witnesses tell him an argument between two men escalated and gunfire erupted. Herman Green was in Walmart during the shooting…
Cut 3 (13) “…jetted off”
The incident occurred shortly before noon at the Walmart on Burbank Drive.
The shooting reportedly occurred at customer service and the Sheriff’s Office says the victim was nearby in the checkout line but was not involved in the argument. Green was grabbing lunch at subway when he heard raised voices…
Cut 4 (11) “…100 percent sure”
The shooting victim was reportedly buying a lunchbox for his child.
Green has worked int he prison system and says he’s never experienced anything like today’s shooting. He’s still in disbelief…
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We are told the victim received more than one gunshot and is listed in stable condition. His injuries are not life-threatening.
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Tim Temple officially files qualifying paperwork to challenge incumbent Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon. Temple is running following twenty-plus years working in different capacities in the insurance business. Temple says the Louisiana families are paying entirely too much toward insurances.
Cut 6 (10) “…in our state.”
Temple says the most important thing to do to lower rates is to bring more competition to Louisiana.
Cut 7 (10) “…make that happen.”
Temple says his lack of a political career is to his advantage as he believes residents want more elected officials that have not previously held office.
Cut 8 (08) “…make some change.”
Temple has self-funded his campaign with a million dollar warchest, making it one of the more competitive statewide races outside of the Governor’s race.
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Candidates lined up to qualify for the governor’s race at the Secretary of State’s office today.
Baton Rouge Businessman Eddie Rispone is one of two Republicans taking on Governor Edwards. He says Louisiana’s bottom of the barrel rankings are unacceptable.
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He says he’ll be focusing on illegal immigration in the state and pushing to repeal the sales tax passed in 2018.
Cut 10 (10) “…status quo”
Congressman Ralph Abraham says Governor Edwards’ tax increases are driving residents and businesses out of the state by the thousands.
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He says if elected he would maintain Governor Edwards’ Medicaid expansion, but adds his proposed tax cuts would lessen the need for the program as more businesses return to the state.
Cut 12 (10) “…to be.”
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Governor John Bel Edwards files paperwork qualifying to run for reelection. Edwards says he’s excited about the opportunity to preserve the momentum Louisiana has gained since he has taken office.
Cut 13 (10) “…economy is performing.”
Edwards says his plans for his next term is to continue to invest in education, with much of the focus being put on early childhood education.
Cut 14 (07) “…that we want.”
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Cut 15 (11) “…dystrophy.”
Cut 16 (08) “…pharmacy.”
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