It’s an exciting time in politics as the Republican National Convention begins today and qualifying for federal elections takes place later in the week. Emelie Gunn has more…
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The Republican National Convention begins today in Cleveland, and 42 Louisiana delegates are present to show their support for GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump. Halen Doughty has more…
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Six police have been shot, three are dead in one of the more tragic days in Louisiana history. Jeff Palermo has more..
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The city of Baton Rouge is on edge after three law enforcement officers were fatally shot and three others wounded in a shooting that occurred Sunday morning. State Police Colonel Mike Edmonson says at 8:40 in the morning, a police officer saw an individual wearing all black and holding a rifle on Airline Highway and two minutes later there were reports of shots fired….
During a Sunday afternoon press conference, Edmonson said there is not an active search for additional shooters…
But Edmonson says it’s possible there could be accomplices. Two suspicious individuals were detained in West Baton Rouge Parish. The colonel says federal, state and local enforcement are investigating why this tragic shooting occurred….
The deceased shooter is believed to be Gavin Long of Kansas City, Missouri. Governor John Bel Edwards calls the shooting an unspeakable tragedy and unjustified…
The shooting came two days after the funeral of Alton Sterling, a 37-year-old black man fatally shot during a confrontation with two white police officers. The shooting of Sterling set off a series of protests seeking justice. Edwards says Baton Rouge is a community hurting, but more violence is not the answer…
The two Baton Rouge police officers killed have been identified as 41-year-old Matthew Gerald and 32-year-old Montrell Jackson. East Baton Rouge Sheriff Sid Gautreaux says all of the police shooting victims were married…
(More information will be provided at a 1 PM press conference today.)
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Forty-two Louisiana delegates are at the Republican National Convention, which gets underway today in Cleveland. Kirk Williamson is a former Marco Rubio delegate who jumped on the Trump train. He says he is excited to see the unconventional speakers, including UFC president Dana White…
Williamson says he’s looking forward to electing a good candidate that he believes can defeat Hillary Clinton in November. He says Trump has done a good job of uniting the Republican Party.
Williamson says he is confident the GOP will continue to be leaders on national defense and grow the economy and the middle class. He says he is pleased with Trump’s choice for a running mate, Indiana Governor Mike Pence.
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It’s a big week in politics with the Republican National Convention and qualifying for the federal elections. UL-Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says Donald Trump’s acceptance speech as the Republican nominee on Thursday night is the most anticipated speech of the year. He says you never know what side of Trump you will get…
Cross says the Republican Party is not completely united behind Donald Trump but they’re more and more on their way. He says there are significant members of the party that are not happy with the Donald.
Qualifying for federal elections in Louisiana begins on Wednesday. Cross says the field for the US Senate race and Congressional races will be set and will know exactly who will be on the ballot.
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LSU quarterback Brandon Harris has been named to the All SEC third team. Ole Miss signal caller Chad Kelly is a first-team second selection and Tennessee’s Joshua Dobbs is on the second-team. Tigers center Ethan Pocic expects great things from Harris this year
Below-average quarterback play is not the only reason why the Tigers struggled last November and fell out of national championship contention. The defense also allowed numerous big plays. Cornerback Tre’Davious White believes new defensive coordinator Dave Aranda will help them avoid the mistakes that cost them last year
White expects a big year from Kevin Toliver, after he started eight games as a freshman last season…