A recent CNN presidential poll shows that Governor Bobby Jindal’s popularity has risen since he formally announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination. The survey, conducted between June 26 and June 28, shows the governor going from one-percent to two-percent. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says the media coverage from Jindal’s announcement can help explain Jindal’s jump in the poll…:
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The poll currently has Jindal ranked 12th out of the 14 announced Republican candidates.

Speaking of popularity, John Bel Edwards might be seeing a jump in the Gubernatorial numbers after an announcement today that his campaign is giving supporters a chance to win free tickets to see Britney Spears in Las Vegas and backstage passes. The promotion is backed by Spears’ mom, Lynne.

A Justice of the Peace in Grant Parish is resigning because same sex marriage is now legal. Emelie Gunn has more..:
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The American Automobile Association says almost 42 million Americans will hit the road for the Fourth of July holiday, which is the most in eight years. They say the statewide average price for a gallon of regular gasoline is $2.55.