A recent Clarus Research Group survey of Louisiana voters on the presidential race shows Ben Carson leading the Republican field with 23 percent followed by Donald Trump with 19 percent. UL-Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross feels Carson’s message hits home with voters since Louisiana is a particularly religious state…:
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The poll, paid for by The Advocate and WWL-TV, also shows Governor Bobby Jindal receiving three percent support from state Republicans.

State Treasurer John Kennedy announces that audits of life insurance company policies found $35 million that should have been paid to Louisiana residents. He says insurance companies often don’t make concerted efforts to locate beneficiaries or heirs after a policy holder dies. The audits began in 2009..:
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LSU Coach Les Miles said on his radio show that he can’t imagine running back Leonard Fournette sitting out next season so he doesn’t risk getting injured before he’s eligible for the draft. Jeff Palermo has that…:
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On another sports note, Saints fans are not happy about a tweet sent out by former New Orleans tight end Jimmy Graham. The team traded defensive lineman Akiem Hicks to The Patriots and Graham posted that Hicks should feel blessed for getting out of New Orleans. The tweet was quickly deleted but screen shots are circling social media.