In the November 21st runoff election, voters will decide who will become the next Lt. Governor. The election pits Democrat Kip Holden against Republican Billy Nungesser. Holden says his accomplishments as Mayor-President of East Baton Rouge Parish are examples of what he could do for the state as Lt. Governor…:
CUT 3 (10) “a filmmaker”
Nungesser, the former President of Plaquemines Parish, says the Lt. Governor’s promotes tourism which he would expand to include hunting and fishing. He says the people of Sportsman’s Paradise should have their concerns addressed…:
CUT 6 (10) “for the state”
Early voting begins November 7th.

According to the Tangipahoa Parish School System website, an arrest has been made in the case of the threats against Hammond area schools last night via social media. It indicates the juvenile confessed to posting the threatening message. Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Deputies and Hammond Police conducted a sweep of various campuses this morning but they say no contraband was found. School officials say normal activities may resume.

The massive amounts of rainfall we’ve had in Louisiana over the past several days has been hurting the sugarcane industry as farmers harvest their crop. LSU Ag Center sugarcane specialist, Kenneth Gravois, says sugarcane farmers are equipped to handle the wet conditions in the field, but its still has a negative financial impact for producers…:
CUT 8 (10) “to the mill”
Gravois says sugarcane farmers were enjoying ideal harvesting conditions, until this past weekend, which saw some areas get 10 inches of rain.