US Senate candidate Republican Congressman Bill Cassidy released a television ad over the weekend featuring former supporters of incumbent Democrat Mary Landrieu. Eric Gill reports…:
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The St. Martinville man who cut his wrists and and throat with a razor blade inside a courtroom in July once he was convicted on five counts of aggravated incest has been formally sentenced. 57-year-old Robbie Frith was told Friday he’ll serve 35 years at hard labor without the benefit of parole. He was also ordered to pay a $50,000 fine.

Lake Charles Representative Brett Geymann is holding a Town Hall Meeting today on Common Core at Sam Houston High School. He invites the public to come out and discuss Common Core and get answers to any questions or express any concerns you might have…:
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He says they’ll have people on hand today who have done extensive research on the education standards and will be happy to answer any questions.

The New Orleans Saints suffered an ugly heartbreaking 38-17 loss to Dallas last night in Arlington. The score was 24-0 at halftime. The Black and Gold return home to play Tampa Bay Sunday then they have a bye.