There’s a new poll on the governor’s race which doesn’t reveal many surprises. The Triumph Campaigns survey shows Democrat John Bel Edwards and Republican David Vitter in a statistical tie at 31-percent. Pollster Justin Brasell says they’re both getting strong support from voters in their parties…:
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The survey has Republican Scott Angelle polling at 14 percent and Republican Jay Dardenne at 13 percent.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is calling one of their agents a hero for rescuing eight individuals who were stranded in the Gulf of Mexico. L-D-W-F spokesperson Adam Einck says Sergeant Nicholas Guillory came across a total of three boats in trouble and he was able to get all occupants to safety…
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A storm that contained high seas and lots of wind led to the boats taking in water and the occupants needing help.

AT-and-T announces plans to bring high speed internet to nearly 75-thousand rural homes and businesses in Louisiana. Director of external and regulatory affairs Rick Demint says they are receiving nearly 28-million dollars annually over the next six years from the federal government to help get this done….
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In these new deployment areas, A-T-&-T will deliver broadband at speeds of at least ten megabits per second.

The St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s office has arrested an 11-year-old student from Cecilla Junior High School for allegedly calling in a bomb threat that led to his school shutting down for the day. The incident happened yesterday at Cecilla Junior High. The sheriff’s office says the suspected prankster was released to the custody of his parents.

And BESE president Chas Roemer has announced he will not seek a third-term as a member of the state’s top school board.