A new attack ad slams Governor Edwards for the hiring of alleged sexual assualter and harrasser, Johnny Anderson, to his administration. Matt Doyle has the story.

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Vice President Mike Pence holds a rally at the Pontchartrain Center in Kenner this afternoon, urging Louisiana residents to vote Republican, and Don Trump Jr. visits Lafayette Monday for another rally. The Louisiana Democratic Party says Louisiana voters need to speak up by voting for Edwards, so that the state doesn’t return to Bobby Jindal’s failed policies.

The US Supreme Court agrees to hear a Louisiana abortion case that deals with a 2014 state law requiring abortion doctors to have admitting privileges. The Supreme Court shot down a nearly identical Texas law in 2016. Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino says this case will tell us where the nation’s highest court stands on abortion…

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Only three clinics in the state provide abortions and opponents of the Louisiana law say it could close two of them.

Following three consecutive years of record-setting adoption rates resulting in over 2,400 kids finding permanent homes, the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services receives a national award for its work in adoption from the US Department of Health and Human Services.  DCFS Secretary Marketa Garner Walters.

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An ad slams Governor Edwards’ handling of a sexual harassment case involving former Deputy Chief of Staff Johnny Anderson, with narration by Anderson’s alleged victim who says he should have never been hired. The Edwards campaign has responded to the ad saying Anderson’s employment was ended hours after they were informed, and that the office has a zero-tolerance harassment policy. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat.

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Anderson was hired to the office after serving as Southern University board Chairman. Six women at the school accused Anderson of harassment, but the Edwards Administration says he was hired after he was cleared by an investigation.

Vice President Mike Pence holds a rally at the Pontchartrain Center in Kenner tomorrow, urging Louisiana residents to vote Republican, and Don Trump Jr. visits Lafayette Monday for another rally.

The US Supreme Court agrees to hear a Louisiana abortion case that deals with a 2014 state law requiring abortion doctors to have admitting privileges. Only three clinics in the state provide abortions and opponents of the Louisiana law say it could close two of them.  Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino says the Supreme Court’s decision to hear the case gives the nation’s highest court a chance to reshape the nation’s law on abortion.

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This is the first major abortion case taken up by the court since the appointment of conservative Justice Brett Kavanaugh.

After scoring 55 points last week against the Rams, Tampa Bay will be a confident team when they face the Saints in the Dome on Sunday at noon. Bucs Quarterback Jameis Winston is the reigning NFC Offensive Player of the Week. Saints Safety Marcus Williams says putting pressure on Winston will be a key Sunday

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Teddy Bridgewater will make his third straight start for the Saints.

The US Supreme Court agrees to hear a Louisiana abortion case that deals with a 2014 state law requiring abortion doctors to have admitting privileges. The Supreme Court shot down a nearly identical Texas law in 2016. Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino says this case will tell us where the nation’s highest court stands on abortion…

Cut 3 (10) “…on abortion.”

Only three clinics in the state provide abortions and opponents of the Louisiana law say it could close two of them.

Following three consecutive years of record-setting adoption rates resulting in over 2,400 kids finding permanent homes, the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services receives a national award for its work in adoption from the US Department of Health and Human Services.  DCFS Secretary Marketa Garner Walters.

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A powerful ad hits the airwaves slamming Governor Edwards’ hiring of former Deputy Chief of Staff and alleged sexual harasser and assaulter Johnny Anderson. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat says a series of problems are starting to stack up against Edwards’ hopes to avoid a run-off, including increased Republican engagement due to national issues, and…

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The Edwards campaign has responded to the ad saying Anderson’s employment was ended hours after they were informed.

Teddy Brigewater gets his third consecutive start for the Black and Gold this week as the team takes on the red hot Bucs at home. Bridgewater led New Orleans to a 12-10 win over Dallas last Sunday, but wants to see more touchdowns than field goals this Sunday

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Tampa dropped 55 against the Rams last week.

The US Supreme Court agrees to hear a Louisiana abortion case that deals with a 2014 state law requiring abortion doctors to have admitting privileges. Arguments on the Louisiana case are expected during the winter, which means a ruling would come down before June of 2020.  Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino says it’s a big ruling to make during a presidential election year…

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This is the first major abortion case taken up by the court since the appointment of conservative Justice Brett Kavanaugh.

Following three consecutive years of record-setting adoption rates, the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services receives a national award from the US Department of. DCFS Secretary Marketa Garner Walters credits the Quality Parenting Initiative.

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A powerful ad hits the airwaves slamming Governor Edwards’ hiring of former Deputy Chief of Staff and alleged sexual harasser and assaulter Johnny Anderson. The ad features alleged victim Juanita Washington. Washington details her experience, and says when she reported the harassment, she was “out of a job”. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat.

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The Edwards campaign has responded to the ad saying Anderson’s employment was ended hours after they were informed, and that the office has a zero-tolerance harassment policy. 

The Saints offensive line is hoping to bounce back this Sunday against the Bucs after two consecutive concerning performances. Coach Sean Payton blames poor technique and offensive tackle Terron Armstead says they are working to get better

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A new attack ad slams Governor Edwards for the hiring of alleged sexual assaulter and harasser, Johnny Anderson, to his administration. Matt Doyle has the story.

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The U-S Supreme Court has agreed to hear an abortion case out of Louisiana. In 2014, the state legislature approved a law requiring abortion doctors to have admitting privileges at a nearby hospital. The law has been put on hold over concerns from abortion providers that it could close two of the state’s three abortion clinics.

The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services receives a national award for its work in adoption from the US Department of Health and Human Services.  DCFS Secretary Marketa Garner Walters says DCFS is one of twelve recipients being recognized in its efforts to boost the number of foster children placed in permanent homes.
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Recipients will be honored at the Children’s Bureau Celebration of National Adoption Month in November in Washington, DC.
After scoring 55 points last week against the Rams, Tampa Bay will be a confident team when they face the Saints in the Dome on Sunday at noon. Bucs Quarterback Jameis Winston is the reigning NFC Offensive Player of the Week. Saints Safety Marcus Williams says putting pressure on Winston will be a key Sunday

Cut 12 (11) “…play our assignment”

Teddy Bridgewater will make his third straight start for the Saints. He led New Orleans to a 12-10 win over Dallas last Sunday, but wants to see more touchdowns than field goals this Sunday

A new ad in the governor’s race features a woman who says she was the victim of sexual harassment from the governor’s former deputy chief of staff Johnny Anderson. Juanita Washington says she also worked in the governor’s office and says Anderson should have never been hired because it wasn’t the first time he’s been accused of sexual harassment.

The Edwards campaign has responded to the ad saying Anderson’s employment ended hours after they were informed and that the office has a zero-tolerance harassment policy. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says it’s a good rebuttal….
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An anti-Edwards group, Truth in Politics, paid for the statewide television campaign.

Vice President Mike Pence holds a rally at the Pontchartrain Center in Kenner tomorrow, urging Louisiana residents to vote Republican. The Louisiana Democratic Party says Louisiana voters need to speak up by voting for Edwards, so that the state doesn’t return to Bobby Jindal’s failed policies.

The US Supreme Court agrees to hear a Louisiana abortion case. Jeff Palermo has the story.
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The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services will receive a national award for its work in adoption from the US Department of Health and Human Services. DCFS Secretary Marketa Garner Walters says it’s a significant award and one the department is excited about.
Cut 6 (07) “…that we won”

The US Supreme Court agrees to hear a Louisiana abortion case that deals with a 2014 state law requiring abortion doctors to have admitting privileges. Ciolino says the Supreme Court’s decision to hear the case gives the nation’s highest court a chance to reshape the nation’s law on abortion.
Cut 4 (03) “…or hoped for.”
This is the first major abortion case taken up by the court since the appointment of conservative Justice Brett Kavanaugh.
A powerful ad hits the airwaves slamming Governor Edwards’ hiring of former Deputy Chief of Staff and alleged sexual harasser and assaulter Johnny Anderson. The ad features alleged victim Juanita Washington. Washington details her experience, and says when she reported the harassment, she was “out of a job”. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat says a series of problems are starting to stack up against Edwards’ hopes to avoid a run-off, including increased Republican engagement due to national issues, and…

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The Vice President will be at the Pontchartrain Convention Center in Kenner tomorrow afternoon to rally Republicans just a week before voters head to the primary polls. Matt Doyle has the story.

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Ralph Abraham calls for a cease-fire on inter-party attack ads in an open letter to his fellow GOP candidate Eddie Rispone. The letter posted to Twitter calls for the two to focus on defeating Governor Edwards, not each other.

A powerful ad hits the airwaves slamming Governor Edwards’ hiring of former Deputy Chief of Staff and alleged sexual harasser and assaulter Johnny Anderson. The ad features alleged victim Juanita Washington who says when she reported the harassment, she was out of a job. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat.

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The Edwards campaign responded “Within hours of Ms. Washington’s allegations being brought to Gov. Edwards’ attention, Johnny Anderson’s employment was ended.”

The US Supreme Court agrees to hear a Louisiana abortion case that deals with the state law requiring abortion doctors to have admitting privileges. The court struck down a similar Texas law in 2015. Loyola Law Professor Dane Ciolino says something big is likely to happen.

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Our Lady of the Lake cut the ribbon this morning in Baton Rouge on its new five-story children’s hospital which took over three years to construct. President of Children’s Health Trey Dunbar says the total cost of the construction was $230 million, which was funding with the help of many contributions from the community.

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Patients will begin moving into the facility today.

Vice President Mike Pence is headed to New Orleans Saturday to rally Republicans to vote Republican in the governor’s race and Don Trump Jr. is headed to Lafayette Monday. It’s taken a while for prominent national Republicans to get involved, and LSU-Shreveport Poli Sci Professor Jeff Sadow says blame the jungle primary system.

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Both Republicans Ralph Abraham and Eddie Rispone are expected to be in attendance on Saturday.