According to a new Glascock poll, Former Governor Edwin Edwards would make the runoff in the 6th Congressional District race — but he wouldn’t win in December. Pollster Darrell Glascock says the poll shows the Republicans in the runoff as Dan Claitor, Paul Dietzel, Garret Graves, and Lenar Whitney…:
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Another point he makes is that traditionally half of voters don’t return to the polls for runoffs and that could help Edwards.

The LSU Board of Supervisors is meeting today where it’s expected they will extend Athletic Director Joe Alleva’s contract through 2019. Assistant Tiger Rag Editor James Moran is there and he says Alleva has done well in helping to generate funds for new facilities and the expansion of Tiger Stadium…:
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Alleva’s base pay will reportedly remain at $725,000 a year plus incentives.

The Public Affairs Research Council has released a guide to inform voters about the constitutional amendments on the November fourth ballot. Scott Carwile has more with PAR President Robert Scott…:
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Forecasters along the coast are keeping an eye on an area of low pressure that is moving into the Gulf after crossing over Florida. Most models are keeping the system weak they say, but some tropical downpours are in the forecast through the weekend and into early next week.