In the governor’s race, Democrat John Bel Edwards’ campaign said this ad will debut tomorrow night during the L-S-U—Alabama game…
cut 30 (03) “…over patriots”
The ad accuses Republican David Vitter of taking a call from a prostitute instead of casting a vote that honored soldiers who were killed in the line of duty. Vitter has said his family and supporters have moved on from his prostitution scandal.

Early voting for the November 21st runoff election begins Saturday.

Louisiana Oil and Gas Association President Don Briggs is not surprised President Barack Obama said no to a proposal to build the Keystone Pipeline. Briggs says the oil pipeline that would stretch from Canada to Texas would be a boost to energy production efforts in Louisiana…:
CUT 13 (05) “export it”
Mr. Obama says the pipeline undercuts efforts to fight climate change. Briggs hopes the next President will look at approving the project.

Authorities say the four officers involved in the shooting death of a six-year-old boy in Marksville have been placed on administrative leave. They have also been identified, three of them work for the Marksville City Police Department, and the fourth was a marshal for the Alexandria City Office. State Police continue to investigate why city marshal deputies opened fire on a vehicle, killing six-year-old Jeremy Mardis.

The State Department of Health and Hospitals says over 11-hundred businesses, schools and colleges have received a special designation to show they support healthy living. They are called “Well Spots” and DHH Assistant Secretary JT Lane says that means there’s a conscious effort to help people lead healthier lifestyles…:
CUT 6 (10) “stopping smoking”
He says increasing the number of Well Spots allows people to live a longer, healthier life.