A recent Clarus Research Group poll on Louisiana’s governor’s race reveals that 44-percent of voters view Republican David Vitter unfavorably. UL-Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says, be that as it may, this doesn’t mean the US Senator couldn’t win he if made the runoff..:
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The Advocate/WWL-TV survey also shows that over 40-percent of voters could not even give a favorability rating to any of the other three major candidates.

The American Civil Liberties Union is accusing the Bossier Parish School Board of violating the US Constitution by allowing prayer boxes to set at Airline High School in Bossier City. Loyola Law Professor Dane Ciolino says the nation’s highest court stands firm on prayer in school…:
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The School Board will discuss the situation at their next meeting Thursday.

Authorities in Iberville Parish are searching for a convicted murderer who was released from prison by mistake. 32-year-old Benjuiel Johnson pleaded guilty to manslaughter in 2013. Major Ronnie Hebert, with the Iberville Parish Sheriff’s Office, says the Department of Corrections computer system did not list the manslaughter conviction and Johnson was released on bond due to a glitch..:
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The encourage anyone who may know where Johnson is to please call 911.

The Denham Springs Police Department says a woman was stabbed to death in her front yard this morning allegedly by her boyfriend. They say 52-year-old Kent Scott and the victim were arguing when the fight moved outside and the suspect stabbed her multiple times. The woman died at an area hospital. Scott is expected to be charged with either first or second degree murder.