President Trump’s endorsement of state senator Blake Miguez is a big storyline in the fifth district congressional race. One of the Miguez’s opponents in the Republican Primary is Misti Cordell, who is the chairwoman of the Board of Regents. She’s not bothered by the President’s endorsement…

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Miguez says he will focus on his record of accomplishment as a state legislator…

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Miguez will be attacked on where he lives. His permanent residence is outside of the district, but the Iberia Parish resident says he also owns a home in Baton Rouge, which is part of the fifth congressional district.

Three Democrats have joined seven Republicans in qualifying for the fifth congressional district primary. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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In Monroe, the long process of removing all the debris left behind by last month’s ice storm continues. Monroe Mayor Friday Ellis says they are working with Southern Disaster Recovery, and the partnership is going well….

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