Alexandria Representative Lance Harris has been re-elected to his state House seat after his lone opponent withdrew from next month’s election. Eric Gill reports…:
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Monroe Police say a man suffered only minor injuries Wednesday after being hit by a train. They say the man was wearing headphones while walking on the railroad track and he couldn’t hear the conductor blowing the horn behind him. The train was able to slow down before striking the man. The man was issued a summons for trespassing on railroad tracks.

Efforts continue to raise money to build the National Hurricane Museum and Science Center in Lake Charles. Supporters of the project have collected 42-million dollars in pledges and they’re still seeking another 15-million in the hopes of opening the 68-thousand square foot facility in 2018. Gray Stream is leading the fundraising efforts…:
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Today is the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Rita which ripped apart many communities in southwest Louisiana.

Saints Quarterback Drew Brees says he is confident he’ll be able to take the field on Sunday in the away game against Carolina. He says it’s not just because the team is 0-2 as he remains optimistic the Saints can turn things around…:
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Kickoff Sunday is at noon on Fox.