The two candidates for governor are in Baton Rouge today holding press conferences. Democrat John Bel Edwards was joined by sheriffs from around the state as he received the Louisiana Sheriffs Association endorsement earlier this week. The Amite Representative says a recent ad by Republican David Vitter claiming Edwards is going to release 55-hundred inmates if elected is not true…:
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Vitter is holding a rally this afternoon and is expected to announce he’s been endorsed by the NFIB.

Cops say a gymnastics coach from Jefferson Parish has been arrested and booked with video voyeurism and possession and production of child pornography. Kenner Police say they executed a search warrant at the home of Brian Townsend and found several images of female juveniles engaging in sex acts. Townsend worked at several dance studios in Kenner and Metairie.

Four French Quarter strip clubs who had their liquor licenses suspended by the state Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control will be able to sell alcohol. That’s because a New Orleans judge has issued a temporary restraining order against ATC Commissioner Troy Hebert’s suspension order. Hebert is not pleased…:
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A hearing on the temporary restraining order is scheduled for next week.

Weather this Halloween is looking a little spooky…:
CUT 1 (30) “I’m Emelie Gunn”