Republican David Vitter is not only leading in the polls for the governor’s race, but he also has more campaign money in the bank than the other three candidates combined; that according to the July campaign finance report. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat says look for things to heat up in the race after Labor Day…
CUT 8 (08) Q: ‘September the 4th’

Republican Attorney General candidate Jeff Landry has gotten the endorsement of the Louisiana Republican Party over Republican incumbent Buddy Caldwell. It’s the first time in 24 years when the party did not support the Republican state incumbent. Landry is making a case to the voters, and so is party chairman Roger Villere…
CUT 14 (11) Q: “best candidate”
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In the last three days, there have been three officer involved shootings in the state, with the latest yesterday afternoon in Houma. During a traffic stop, Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s deputies recognized the 45 year-old man as someone wanted for theft, and when he emerged from his vehicle with a gun pointed at them, they fired. State Police Trooper Evan Harrell says that investigation is on-going…
CUT 5 (08) Q: ‘involved in”

In LaFourche Parish, an elderly man has been arrested on child rape charges that took place against a woman about 30 years ago, when she was under 10 years old. Sheriff’s Office Spokesman Brennan Matherne says their detectives investigated and obtained a warrant for 81 year-old Warren Danos of LaRose…
CUT 16 (08) Q: “for the warrant”
Danos was released after posting $5,000 bond.