Five candidates have signed up so far to challenge US Representative Vance McAllister in the fifth Congressional District race. One of the main Republican challengers is Zach Dasher, who is the nephew of Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson. He says he understands his connection to the Robertson family…
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The member of Louisiana’s US House delegation that has most the clout, qualified for re-election today at the Secretary of State’s office in Baton Rouge. Republican Steve Scalise of Jefferson Parish is seeking his fourth term..:
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Scalise was recently elected as the House Marjority Whip.

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The 5-year-old child who was taken to the hospital this week after being allegedly brutally beaten by his father, has died according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. Michelle Southern reports.
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Northeast Louisiana commuters trying to get to Vicksburg this morning had a mess to deal with, as both directions of I-20 were closed due to a fiery crash of two 18 wheelers just across the Mississippi River in Warren County. The two drivers were reportedly injured. I 20 is now open for travel.