The latest campaign finance numbers in the Louisiana’s governor’s race shows Republican David Vitter still has the most cash on hand with $4 million. Eric Gill has more…
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The historic O-K Allen Bridge will be demolished this Saturday. Emelie Gunn has more on why…
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The latest campaign finance numbers in the Louisiana’s governor’s race shows Republican David Vitter still has the most cash on hand with $4 million. Republican Jay Dardenne reports $1.6 million, Democrat John Bel Edwards has $1.4 million, and Republican Scott Angelle has about $1 million. LaPolitics-dot-com Publisher Jeremy Alford says, when you throw in cash from a pro-Vitter Super PAC, the senator has over $7 million available…
He says Super PAC money matters quite a bit as we enter the final four weeks of the campaign. Alford says, although Vitter dwarfs his competitors in the amount of cash on hand, it doesn’t mean they can’t compete…
Alford says Edwards raised the most money of any candidate in the last quarter. He says Vitter wants to face Edwards in the runoff, since no Democrat has won a statewide office in Louisiana in seven years. Alford says this does pose an intriguing question…
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A significant piece of central Louisiana’s history will be removed with the demolition of the O-K Allen Bridge on Saturday. The new Curtis-Coleman Memorial Bridge is currently being built right next to the old one and will be closed to traffic during the destruction. D-O-T-D Spokesperson Rodney Mallett says….
Mallett says the O-K Allen Bridge, which has connected Alexandria to Pineville, has been in place for almost 80 year but its usefulness has come and gone. He says once motorists get used to all the perks of the using the Curtis-Coleman Memorial Bridge, they’ll be thankful.
Mallett says the northbound side of the Curtis-Coleman Memorial Bridge is now open two ways until the southbound portion is completed. He says this bridge will help to fix many current traffic problems.
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Ohio Republican Congressman John Boehner has announced he will step down as Speaker of the House and resign his US House seat at the end of October. It’s reported that the announcement came after intense pressure from conservative Republicans for him to take a harder line on their causes. Minden Representative John Fleming feels Boehner made the appropriate decision…
He says there’s been a ground swell among the GOP base that Boehner’s leadership in the House has not been effective. Fleming says he’ll keep an open mind on the selection of the next Speaker, but will be looking for certain traits…
Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves appreciates the public service Boehner’s given over the past several years but feels a change in leadership is needed. He says voters clearly stated in last November’s election that they want change…
He says, moving forward, they need to look for the best new leadership for the future and one that will be responsive to what voters want. Graves says with some big issues facing Louisiana, it’s important that we have a strong position on the new House leadership team…
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With more than 7-thousand LSU fans in upstate New York this weekend for the game, some are worried Syracuse might not have enough beer to accommodate The Tigers. Visit Syracuse Communications Manager Nikita Jankowski says they’ve partnered with Visit Baton Rouge to enhance LSU fan’s experience in the college town.
Jankowski seriously doubts they’ll run out of beer because they’re now one of the biggest craft breweries towns in the country. She says the people of Syracuse love their beer, just like Louisianans.
Jankowski says Syracuse is home to a variety of wineries, cideraries and breweries, as well as, some great shopping, with the biggest mall in the state. She says the entire town is excited to have LSU as guests and the people are eager to show off their region.
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Saints Quarterback Drew Brees’ banged up throwing shoulder will not allow him to play Sunday against Carolina. Its the first time in Brees’ 15-year career that he’ll miss a game due to injury. Luke McCown will get the start and he says if he follows the game plan, they should be able to score some points…
McCown has been taking the reps with the first-team offense as Brees has watched during practice this week. The former Louisiana Tech standout has studied the game tape and he’s ready for the challenge of facing the Panthers…