Early voting begins today for the November 8th election and officials are expecting a high turnout. Secretary of State Tom Schedler reminds residents that this year you’ll get a Blue Dog sticker once you cast your ballot and that includes early voting. He says this year’s I Voted stickers are a hot item…:
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Schedler says in addition to the president race, there are 220 races statewide involving more than 700 candidates.

Executive Director of the Louisiana Democratic Party on why he believes Donald Trump is the front runner in Louisiana..:
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The GOP in Louisiana believes voters here like Trump because they share the same values.

There aren’t many women or racial minorities in Louisiana’s judicial system, according to a study by Tulane University. Halen Doughty has more…:
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Former LSU star and NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal is now an owner of a Krispy Kreme Doughnut franchise and global spokesperson for the brand. Shaq is a known superfan of Krispy Kreme and in 2009 was filmed staring longingly at a glazed variety as Mariah Carey’s We Belong Together played int he background. He’s taking ownership of the historic Krispy Kreme shop on Ponce de Leon Avenue in Atlanta.