Early voting is underway and Election Day is less than two weeks away, so candidates are campaigning in full swing. UL-Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says now is the time for a dash to the finish line. But he says the US and two Congressional elections have been relatively quiet..:
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Early voting runs through December 3rd.

Police in New Orleans say the shooting on Bourbon Street that left one man dead and nine others injured started as an argument that escalated into gunfire early Sunday morning following the Bayou Classic. They say the two men involved in the fight were not from the area and are still at large. Officials said it is believed the suspects ran into each other on the street when the shooting took place. The victims range in age from 20-37 years old – five have been released from the hospital and four others are still being treated. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of the suspects are urged to contact authorities.

The Louisiana Department of Insurance is urging families to compare rates for auto and homeowners insurance to get the best protection. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says a home and car are the biggest investments people make. He says on their website, L-D-I-dot-L-A-dot-gov (ldi.la.gov), they provide a rate guide to help people find the best policy…:
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State Police say a man wanted in connection with the shooting death of woman in Baton Rouge was shot and killed in a shootout with with deputies last night. They say this all stemmed from an earlier incident in which two people were shot leaving a woman dead after she was found in the middle of Essen Lane. The other shooting victim was an EMS worker with injuries not considered life-threatening. The investigation is ongoing.