08:30 LRN newscast

A Lafayette police officer and a suspect are in a hospital suffering from gunshot wounds. The shooting occurred last night as the officer was searching an apartment looking for a person who was involved in a shooting the night before. The police officer is in stable condition, the suspect was taken into custody in Acadia Parish.

One of the stars of the reality show “Sons of Guns,” Stephanie Hayden Ford, went on Dr. Phil and made more allegations of abuse against her father Will Hayden, who is already facing criminal charges in Louisiana. Eric Gill has more…
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A new poll shows former governor Edwin Edwards trailing in four different hypothetical run-off scenarios against republican opponents in the sixth district congressional race. But pollster Darrell Glascock says turnout is usually lower in run-off elections and that could play in Edwards favor…
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Glascock says his poll shows Edwards will likely make the run-off, but who he will face is hard to determine.

There are 14 constitutional amendments on the ballot November fourth. The Public Affairs Research Council has released a guide to help voters understand the amendments. PAR President Robert Scott says there will be a lot talk about amendment five, which will eliminate the mandatory retirement age of judges…
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