US Senator David Vitter is campaigning this weekend against his colleague in the senate, democrat Mary Landrieu. Vitter is knocking on doors in Baton Rouge this morning, with representatives of the national anti-abortion group, the Susan B. Anthony List. UL Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says it’s rare for a US Senator to actively campaign against the other Senator from their state…
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According to the Army Environmental Command, Fort Polk received the most supporting public comments of any of the 30 Army bases that are facing military cutbacks. Michael Reese, with Fort Polk Progress, says that kind of support will have a significant impact on where the Army decides to make cuts…
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A decision from the Army is not expected until the middle of next year.

The state department of wildlife and fisheries is inviting Louisianians to take part in National Hunting and Fishing Day. Michelle Southern reports…
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College football takes center stage tonight in the bayou state. At 6:30…LSU hosts New Mexico State as Les Miles and the Tigers look to rebound from their loss to Mississippi State….
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Also tonight…ULM can improve to 2-and-0 in the Sun Belt as they host Troy. McNeese State faces Arkansas Tech in Cowboy Stadium.