Qualifying for the U-S Senate race got underway this morning and the first one to sign up, Republican Incumbent John Kennedy. Kennedy is finishing up his first term and believes his voting record represents the values of Louisiana…
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Kennedy’s three main Democratic challengers are also qualifying this morning. Gary Chambers, Luke Mixon and Syrita Steib. Kennedy would not commit to debating them before the November 8th primary.

Big economic news in the capital city area as BASF commits 780-million dollars to expanding its chemical plant in Geismar, which is located in Ascension Parish. BASF VP and plant manager Jeremy Lebold says they will retain more than one-thousand high-paying jobs…
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After multiple escapes from the Bridge City Center for Youth in Jefferson Parish, the governor announces that some inmates will be transferred to Angola…
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Governor Edwards is set to hold a press conference at 11 AM to announce a statewide highway safety plan. Edwards will be joined by state transportation secretary Shawn Wilson, State Police Colonel Lamar Davis and Highway Safety Commission Executive Director Lisa Freeman.