In the fifth Congressional District Race, a total of five men so far are on the ballot. And as of this afternoon, Incumbent Republican Congressman Vance McAllister is there, facing competition from 3 well-funded Republicans, and a Democrat–Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo…:
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In last year’s special election, Mayo finished 3rd in the open primary.

Shreveport Police say two men are in jail for allegedly beating up an World War Two veteran, after they tried to rob him of his casino winnings…:
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That’s Police Corporal Marcus Hines who says 39 year-old John Perkins and 60 year-old Gary Smith are charged with second-degree robbery. He says the 91 year old victim actually was able to injure one of the attackers.

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One of the most influential members of the Louisiana delegation in Congress announced today he will seek his fourth term in the House. Jefferson Parish Republican Congressman Steve Scalise made that official, as well as his support for Congressman Bill Cassidy to unseat Mary Landrieu in the Senate. He says a Republican Party majority will help get things done…:
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Scalise was recently elected as Majority Whip.

To help ease the backlog of medical treatment of veterans, Congressman Charles Boustany from Lafayette announced today that the VA will complete 2 southwest Louisiana clinics. The Lake Charles facility should be ready next summer, and the Lafayette Clinic, by the end of next year, or early 2016. He says -quote – it’s time to put shovel to dirt and finally get this done.