In a gubernatorial debate on Louisiana Public Broadcasting, the three candidates who were there, let out their frustrations over the attack ads during the campaign. Democrat John Bel Edwards says the Republican Governor’s Association is trying to distract and mislead voters in attack ads against him…:
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Republicans Jay Dardenne and Scott Angelle also accused fellow Republican David Vitter of running untruthful ads.

Two men are dead after a twin-engine plane crashed shortly after takeoff Wednesday afternoon at the Hammond airport. Officials say the plane experienced trouble shortly after take off and then nose-dived into the ground approximately 300 yards west of the runway. The Tangipahoa Parish Coroner has yet to identify the victims, but did confirm they were both men.

The 2016-17 Louisiana Economic Outlook report shows the state’s economy will continue to feel the effects of low oil prices, but industrial booms in certain areas will create major job growth. Economist and co-author of the report Dr. Loren Scott says the biggest gains will be seen from Baton Rouge to Lake Charles…:
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Meanwhile Scott says growth in the northern part of the state will remain mostly stagnant over the next couple of years and oil patch areas around Houma and Acadiana will continue to struggle due to low oil prices.

The New Orleans Police Department says an officer is on unpaid suspension after being arrested in Chalmette for involvement what investigators called “a domestic incident.” In a news release, NOPD says the victim claimed 15-year veteran Officer Robert Hurst choked her and pulled her hair. He is booked with Simple Domestic Battery.