US Senator David Vitter will campaign this weekend against his colleague in the senate, democrat Mary Landrieu. Vitter will knock on doors in Baton Rouge Saturday morning, with representatives of the national anti-abortion group, the Susan B. Anthony list. UL Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross for many voters, a candidate’s view on abortion helps them decide who to vote for….

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Landrieu is Catholic and has said she believes women should have the right to make their own decisions over whether to terminate their pregnancy.

The state Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is inviting Louisianians to take part in National Hunting and Fishing Day Saturday. Events will be held tomorrow in Baton Rouge, Monroe, Minden, and Woodworth. LDWF Secretary Robert Barham says the goal is to get people outdoors to enjoy what Louisiana has to offer…

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All four events are absolutely free.

According to the mayor’s office in Shreveport, Fire Chief Ronald Craig Mulford was fired today. Mulford has been on paid leave since being indicted in June on charges stemming from his handling of complaints against several firefighters under his command. Political analyst Elliot Stonecipher says there is a lot of cover up happening in this case but there are some things we know for sure…

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Assistant Chief James Thomas Carpenter was also dismissed today after an inquiry discovered that he also allegedly violated internal policies.