Democratic gubernatorial candidate John Bel Edwards’ new TV attack ad accuses Republican opponent David Vitter of answering a prostitute’s call after skipping a vote to honor soldiers killed in the line of duty. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat expects the November 21st race to be tight and the Edwards campaign has decided to go on the offensive…

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In 2007, Vitter apologized for a “very serious sin” after his phone records were linked to a Washington DC prostitution ring.

Legislation has been introduced by Louisiana Congressmen Ralph Abraham of Alto and Cedric Richmond of New Orleans which tries to prevent the death of high school football players. Abraham says a young person shouldn’t lose their life by playing football…

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16-year-old Tyrell Cameron from Franklin Parish High School died during a football game September 4th.

The US House has passed a $325 billion dollar transportation package and has formed a conference committee so Congress can negotiate on how to fund it. Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves is on that committee and says they’re pushing programs for upgrades on nationally significant roadways that should be a priority, like Interstates 10, 12, and 49…

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They have until November 20th to complete a report for the President’s desk.

A devastating disease of roses caused by the rose rosette virus has been confirmed for the first time in Louisiana. Rose rosette disease was discovered at a commercial landscape in Bossier City. LSU AgCenter “Plant Doctor” Raj Singh says this disease is very deadly to all different kinds of roses…

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He says several different types of symptoms have been reported on infected roses, including “witch’s broom”, excessive thorniness, thickened new canes, and abnormal discoloration.