14:30 LRN Newscast October 30

Republican David Vitter and Democrat John Bel Edwards each had separate news conferences today in Baton Rouge. The National Federation of Independent Business announced its endorsement for Vitter and then the Senator told those in attendance there’s a clear choice to make on November 21st……:
CUT 5 (12) “…to guide us”
Democrat John Bel Edwards had a press conference at the headquarters of the Louisiana Sheriffs Association. who endorsed him earlier this week.

A flash flood watch is in effect tomorrow for southwest and central Louisiana, and Donald Jones, with the National Weather Service, says this rain event could be similar to last weekend’s..:
CUT 12 (06) “as well”
He says there’s a potential for tornadoes and 2-4 inches of rain.

State Police says a 13-year-old girl from Monroe died in crash when the vehicle she was traveling in failed to stop at a stop sign and was struck by another vehicle. They say 47-year-old Florence Nash was did not yield to the stop sign at an intersection at US Highway 165-B and was hit by a truck. Investigators say Nash and several of her passengers were taken to a hospital and 13-year-old Cassy Nash of Monroe died.

Even though they had their liquor licenses suspended this week, a judge in New Orleans has ruled that four strip clubs in the French Quarter can stay open for now. A temporary restraining order was issued. Alcohol and Tobacco Control Commissioner Troy Hebert says if authorities really want to clean up crime in New Orleans, everyone needs to work as a team…:
CUT 9 (09) “are not”
An undercover ATC operation found prostitution and drug sales happening at the clubs.