We’re just 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 says the fifth district congressional race will have a large field as challengers see Vance McAllister as a vulnerable incumbent because he was caught kissing a married staffer…

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Pinsonat expects a large field of candidates in the sixth district congressional race, as well.

State Climatologist Barry Keim says northerly breezes have moved into Louisiana causing humidity levels to drop dramatically. He says we’ve been seeing this pattern set up this year over the eastern United States that’s causing the humidity to push down into the Gulf of Mexico…

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Keim says this blast of Canadian air isn’t dropping temperatures all that much, but it’s brought a noticeable drop in the humidity.

The recent death of actor-comedian Robin Williams has opened a discussion about suicide across the country. LSU Mental Health expert, Dr. Howard Osofsky, says, after a suicide, family and friends are often left wondering if they could have done something to prevent it. He says if you notice a loved one’s behavior drastically changing, you may want to seek help…

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Osofsky says treatment does not mean one can definitely prevent suicide, but it can help.

The Coast Guard is investigating a multiple vessel collision on the Mississippi River near Gretna that occurred late Tuesday evening. They say the incident caused oil to spill into the river. A ship carrying grain lost power and struck a docked vessel, causing that vessel to leak oil. Jefferson Parish officials say there is no concern for the water supply. No injuries were reported in the incident.