Republican Gubernatorial candidate Scott Angelle announces he’ll tour 27 north Louisiana parishes beginning this week. In a release, Angelle says north Louisiana is crucial to the success of our state and voters there are looking for a governor who appreciates the vital role they play in our economy. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says this tour indicates that he’s serious about this campaign…

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Stockley says north Louisiana has always been a hot spot for Vitter and this is an attempt by Angelle to cut into his base.

Former US Senator Mary Landrieu has found a new job. Washington DC lobbying firm Van Ness Feldman has hired her as a Senior Policy Advisor. Political analyst Clancy Dubos says it’s likely Landrieu’s days in public office are over and this announcement signals a career change…

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Dubos says many former Senators and US Representatives accept these kinds of jobs.

An LSU football player is booked with felony domestic abuse for allegedly choking his fiance in the presence of children. Michelle Southern reports…

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The Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested a 19-year-old man accused of inappropriate sexual contact with a 13-year-old. Joseph Lee Ponch is charged with felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile. Authorities say they began their investigation after receiving a complaint. Details about the alleged inappropriate relationship are not being made available at this time.