Governor John Bel Edwards has a 60-percent approval rating, according to a new survey. Pollster Bernie Pinsonat with Southern Media and Opinion Research says only one person beat out Edwards as the most popular Louisiana leader…:
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The same poll showed Kenndy leading the field in the US Senate race, followed by Democratic opponent Foster Campbell.

The 110th Louisiana State Fair in Shreveport kicks off today at 10 a.m. with tons of new and different activities. Fair President and General Manager Chris Giordano says in addition to a giant midway, the fair also has a circus and a zoo…:
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The fair runs until Sunday November 13th. For dates and start times visit statefairoflouisiana.com.

The two former higher ups at Angola were booked into the West Feliciana Parish Sheriff’s Office and released on bond after turning themselves in amid allegations they stole $160,000 in prison funds. They are 45-year-old Shirley Whittington and Deborah Leonard who each fact felony counts of theft.

A senior football player at D’Arbonne Woods Charter School is suing the LHSAA for not allowing him to play because he was held back in the sixth grade. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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