Ads are out targeting Democratic Gubernatorial candidate John Bel Edwards which tie him to President Barack Obama. They are funded by the Republican Governors Association which reportedly spent $1 million dollars to spread the message. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says tying Democratic candidates to the president has worked for Republicans and Edwards will likely fight the ads by focusing on his own agenda in Louisiana…:
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The spot claims Edwards has always supported the president. But Edwards says this is simply a tactic to divert from the real issues in Louisiana.

Visitation for chef Paul Prudhomme will take place this Sunday and Monday in New Orleans. Mourners can pay their final respects Sunday at Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home on Canal Street from 6pm-9pm. The funeral takes place Monday morning at 9am at St. Louis Cathedral.

David LaCerte has resigned as the state secretary for the Department of Veterans Affairs. LaCerte did not provide a reason and neither did the governor’s office. Legislative Auditor Daryl Pupera says his office has investigated the department’s handling of the state’s five nursing homes for vets and discovered some problems…:
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Governor Jindal has named Thomas Enright interim secretary.

LSU is encouraging fans in Baton Rouge to pick up a ticket to the last minute planned South Carolina game tomorrow in Tiger Stadium. They say it’s an opportunity for folks to sit in a seat they normally wouldn’t get to and a way to show support for the Gamecocks since it’s technically their home game. LSU AD Joe Alleva said on local radio they’ve only sold 38,000 tickets as of Friday afternoon. You can get them at lsusports.net.