LRN Newscast 16:30 08-26-15

The Republican Party of East Baton Rouge Parish is deviating from the state’s party in endorsing incumbent Buddy Caldwell in the Attorney General’s race. The Republican Party of Louisiana threw their support behind former congressman Jeff Landry. EBR GOP Chairman Woody Jenkins says Caldwell has done a great job…
CUT 9 (10) “he has done”

There’s a new poll out from Triumph Campaigns showing Republican David Vitter and Democrat Jon Bel Edwards in a statistical tie in the governor’s race; with Vitter having 31 percent and Edwards with 30. Republicans Scott Angelle and Jay Dardenne have 14 and 13 percent, respectively…
CUT 13 (10) Q: “have to see”
That’s pollster Justin Brasell.
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Louisiana State Police say a high-speed chase that began in Carencro ended in Duson with one trooper injured and four State Police units damaged. Master Trooper Brooks David says Carencro Police asked for assistance with this pursuit around 7:30 this morning. David says the pursuit became really dangerous when the vehicle got to I-10…
CUT 3 (08) “Police units”
The suspect-who appeared to be very intoxicated-is facing numerous charges.

With the 10 year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina in a few days, the Louisiana National Guard, has dedicated a Katrina exhibit at their Jackson Barracks museum in New Orleans. Captain Heather Englehart says the display has interactive stations, large photos and paintings…
CUT 8 (12) Q: “as well”