The National “Move Over” Campaign is underway this week to remind drivers of the dangers emergency responders face when they are responding to incidents on highways. State Police Master Trooper Scott Moreau says if you see someone working on the shoulder, move over or slow to a reasonable speed. He says enforcement efforts are increased this week:
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Moreau says ten officers were killed in crashes on the side of Louisiana roadways last year.
A couple of key endorsements were announced today in Louisiana runoff elections. Republican Attorney General Jeff Landry has publicly announced his support for State Treasurer John Kennedy for US Senate, Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Kennedy has a huge advantage…:
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Congressman John Fleming says he endorses Republican Mike Johnson in the race for the seat he is leaving after 8 years.
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Secretary Charlie Melancon says he’s ordered a complete internal review of his agency after an audit found some Gulf oil spill money went to unnecessary iPads, cameras, boats and fishing equipment. He stresses this audit is about what happened before he got there…:
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The debate about whether or not LSU interim head coach Ed Orgeron should keep the job long term continues to heat up among fans. LSU Law graduate Parker Layrisson of Ponchatoula commissioned a statewide opinion poll and found that 9 out of 10 LSU fans are pleased with Coach O’s performance, and of those, 72% want him to stay on as head coach. Layrisson says they also threw in a question about former Coach Les Miles…:
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Orgeron and the Tigers had an easy time winning The Golden Boot Saturday night for the first time in two years.