Today Governor Bobby Jindal is holding a public prayer rally at 11:30 on the Capitol steps for the state’s law enforcement in the wake of several police shootings. Michelle Southern reports…
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With fans searching for tickets to LSU or Saints home games this weekend, the A-G’s Office is warning buyers to watch out for ticket scams. Emelie Gunn has more…
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Senator David Vitter sent New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu another letter urging him to create an action plan on stopping violet crime in the city. Jeff Palermo reports on why Vitter is harping on the issue….
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Today is a statewide day of prayer for law enforcement. Governor Bobby Jindal is hosting a public prayer rally at the Capitol at 11:30 this morning where residents can gather to pray for the men and women serving the state. State Police Colonel Mike Edmonson says this day will be important for the public to show support of their law enforcement…
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Edmonson says six officers have been killed in the state by gunfire this year, an increase from years past. He said one officer killed in the line of duty is too many…
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Edmonson says the relationship between officers and citizens is a great one, and all those in Louisiana should pray for all the first responders. He says people should remember the danger these men and women are in daily and this prayer rally will allow people to be thankful for the officers…
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As fans are clamoring for LSU-Auburn tickets this weekend in Tiger Stadium, the Louisiana Attorney General’s office is advising consumers searching for tickets to games or other events like concerts, beware of scams. Director of the Public Protection Division Sam Pleasant says they want buyers to think smart because they could be a potential victim and have some advice to avoid scams.
Pleasant recommends for those purchasing tickets, to look at website policies to ensure the site guarantees refunds if something goes wrong, like an event cancellation. She says when someone gets a fake ticket, it puts people in bad spirits.
Pleasant says to use a credit card when buying tickets because it provides more protection than other payment methods if a problem arises. She says to never wire money in order to get tickets because it’s impossible to get back and to contact the A-G to learn more about ticket fraud.
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Senator David Vitter, who is also running for governor, has written another letter to New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu, calling on him to come up with a written action plan, which addresses the crime problem in the city. So why is Vitter continuing to harp on this issue? U-L-M Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says this in an intentional campaign strategy on Vitter’s part to show Louisiana voters stopping violent crime is a priority.
Vitter says this is the third letter he has sent to Landrieu urging him to focus on murders not monuments. This is in reference to Landrieu’s campaign to remove confederate landmarks. Stockley says by critiquing Landrieu on this issue, Vitter is indirectly able to draw a favorable opinion from voters who think there is nothing wrong with the confederate flag and monuments.
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Stockley says if Landrieu, a democrat, becomes an opponent on any level in the future, Vitter is using this stance to show his conservatism and their differing viewpoints.
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Louisiana’s cultural community is rallying behind Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne for Governor. The campaign released a Dardenne endorsement video which includes noted Louisiana musicians, artists, actors and chefs like Jay Ducote who made it to the finals on this season’s Food Network Star…:
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2015 Grammy Award winner Jo-el Sonnier also appears in the spot singing the praises of the efforts by Dardenne to promote Louisiana music…:
The Louisiana film industry is also rallying behind Dardenne in his bid for Governor. Faith Ford from Pineville is best known for her role as Corky Sherwood in Murphy Brown…:
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LSU sophomore quarterback Brandon Harris only threw the ball 14 times on Saturday night and Coach Les Miles liked what he saw from the Bossier City native in the 21-19 win over Mississippi State. Miles says Harris made some good decisions
Sophomore running back Leonard Fournette was a big reason why the Tigers opened the 2015 campaign with a win. The Heisman Trophy candidate rushed for 159 yards and three touchdowns. Fournette finished with 28 carries and Miles says he has no problem giving him the rock.
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A slow start and a poor finish resulted in a 31-19 loss for the Saints in the season opener against Arizona. New Orleans fell behind 14-3 in the first half, but rallied to get within one point in the third quarter. However, the defense allowed two touchdowns in the fourth quarter , which sent the Saints back to the Big Easy with a loss. The Saints had 408 yards of total offense, but had to settle for four field goals. Head Coach Sean Payton
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The Saints played several rookies and first-time starters. Rookie linebacker Hau-olk Kikaha had a forced fumble and receiver Will Snead made his NFL debut by reeling in a 63-yard pass from quarterback Drew Brees that led to one of four field goals by new kicker Dustin Hocker. But 1st-year cornerback Delvin Breaux was penalized four times. Payton says the Saints inexperience showed at times…