Governor John Bel Edwards discussed the recent police shootings in Baton Rouge on his monthly Ask the Governor show. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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The US Department of Veterans Affairs said today their health records show the man responsible for the shooting deaths of three law enforcement officers in Baton Rouge had a number contacts with the V-A from 2008 to 2013. It’s been reported Gavin Long told people close to him that he suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder. The V-A says Long’s US Marine Corps’ service included overseas deployment.

Three big Republican names have officially joined the race for Louisiana’s open US Senate seat, as they filled out the necessary paperwork at the Secretary of State’s office. The polls show John Kennedy as the front-runner and the State Treasurer says he’ll bring common-sense thinking to D-C…:
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Lafayette Congressman Charles Boustany put his name on the ballot as well. Boustany says Louisiana needs someone who can get things done…:
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Republican Congressman John Fleming was the first candidate to qualify for the race. He says the people need an outsider and a strong conservative leader in the Senate…:
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