A new poll by Triumph Campaigns shows Republican David Vitter and Democrat John Bel Edwards in a virtual tie in the governor’s race. Vitter has 31-percent of the vote, followed by Edwards with 30-percent. Pollster Justin Brasell says they kept the survey focused, reaching two thousand likely voters…
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The State Republican Party may be endorsing Jeff Landry for Attorney General, but the East Baton Rouge Parish GOP is endorsing the incumbent, Buddy Caldwell. EBR Party chairman Woody Jenkins says -besides opposing Obamacare and the moratorium on drilling in the Gulf- Caldwell’s litigation skills are a real plus…
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A high-speed chase that began in Carencro ended in Duson with one state trooper injured and four State Police units damaged. Master Trooper Brooks David says things got really dangerous when the suspect got on I-10 this morning, hitting triple digit speeds. David says he appeared highly impaired, and faces numerous charges…
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The Louisiana National Guard, which played a huge role during Hurricane Katrina, has dedicated an exhibit to the destructive storm at their Jackson Barracks museum in New Orleans. Captain Heather Englehart says one of the biggest parts of the exhibit is a Huey helicopter used to save thousands trapped on rooftops.
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She says about 32 thousand troops were flown in to help with the rescue efforts.