Democrat John Bel Edwards was joined by sheriffs from the around the state as he received the endorsement of the Louisiana Sheriffs Association and several lawmen spoke about why Louisiana residents should elect Edwards as the state’s next governor on November 21st. Assumption Parish Sheriff Mike Waguespack says Edwards will bring integrity to the governor’s office…

cut 4 (12) “of Louisiana”

Early voting for the runoff election begins November 7th.

Most of the state is under a flash flood watch as heavy downpours are in the forecast this Halloween. Donald Jones, with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles, says a lot of rain is moving in from the west bringing at least two to four inches of rain along with the chance of tornadoes…

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Southwest and central Louisiana is under a tornado watch.

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 and cigarettes this weekend. 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 with Judge Regina Woods ruling…

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An undercover ATC operation found prostitution, drug sales, and other improper activities happening at these clubs.

WVUE-TV in New Orleans reports the US Department of Education is investigating how LSU handles cases of sexual assault. The station spoke with women who are upset the school didn’t do enough to investigate claims they were raped. New Orleans Senator JP Morrell has been trying to address this issue in the legislature…

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LSU says it cannot discuss matters pertainning to a pending investigation.