A Louisiana man is suing over a state law that requires couples seeking marriage licenses to present a birth certificate, which can pose a problem for those born outside the US. 31-year-old Victor Vo of Lafayette is a US citizen but doesn’t have a birth certificate because he was born in a refugee camp. Marley Ann Brumme is representing Vo…:
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The author of the law, Denham Springs Representative Valarie Hodges, says she’s more than willing to tweak the language.

It appears the parents of students at Caldwell High were telling the truth when they claimed their children were stripped searched. Caldwell Parish Superintendent John Gullatt has issued an apology and says after reviewing the facts, they believe the search exceeded the limits of what was allowed by school board policy.

There are 24 candidates in the November 8th US Senate race, but few voters are engaged. We spoke with this woman who is familiar with at least one of the contenders because of his controversial past…:
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5 of the 24 candidates participate in a debate on LBP tonight.

Campaign finance totals show Republican Scott Angelle has raised more money than all of the candidates combined in the third district Congressional race. UL Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says Angelle is in a good position to make a runoff. He says there is a dark horse for the second runoff spot…
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Cross says Democrat Larry Rader, former law enforcement official Clay Higgins and Gus Rantz also have a shot at a runoff spot.