Five of the seven major candidates for governor appeared in the first statewide TV debate last night and the first question thrown at them was what will they do about the state’s crime problem if elected governor. Treasurer John Schroder, a former narcotics detective, says crime fighting isn’t always about putting someone in jail…
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Slidell Senator Sharon Hewitt says fentanyl is the root cause of our crime problem…
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Republican Stephen Waguespack says more law enforcement is needed, Independent Hunter Lundy says better educated children would result in less crime and Democrat Shawn Wilson used the question to take a shot at Jeff Landry for not showing up to the debate. Landry plans to be at the next televised debate, a week from tonight.

The Louisiana Office of Tourism kicks off a new ad campaign to attract tourists to the Bayou State. Teiko Foxx has more…
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A one-point-eight million dollar Louisiana Lottery ticket was sold in New Orleans for the August 30th drawing, but so far no one has claimed the prize. Louisiana Lottery spokesperson Dustin Annison says the winner has 180 days from August 30th to come forward…
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