We’re a week away from the start of the three-day qualifying period, where candidates officially sign up to run in the November election. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat does not expect any surprise candidates to enter the US senate race…:
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Pinsonat says democratic incumbent Mary Landrieu will face two main republican challengers, Bill Cassidy and Rob Maness. A large field of candidates is expected in the fifth and sixth congressional district races.

The Coast Guard says they are investigating a multiple vessel collision on the Mississippi River near Gretna that happened late Tuesday evening. They say the incident caused oil to spill into the river. One of the ships carrying grain lost power and struck another vessel which was docked and the vessel that was hit leaked the oil. No injuries were reported and Jefferson Parish officials say there is no concern for the water supply.

The recent death of actor-comedian Robin Williams has opened a discussion about suicide across the country. Eric Gill has more…:
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