Republican challenger Bill Cassidy has one million dollars more in cash on hand than Democratic incumbent Mary Landrieu, according to the latest campaign finance totals in the US Senate race. Political analyst Clancy Dubos points out Landrieu raised more money than Cassidy in the third quarter…

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Landrieu raised two-hundred thousand dollars more than Cassidy in the third quarter.

Louisiana is projected to surpass 2 million overall jobs by 2015, according to the latest economic projection numbers by LSU Economists Loren Scott & Jim Richardson. Dr. Scott says Lafayette and Houma will see big gains but the big winner will be Lake Charles…

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He says the Baton Rouge area is expected to see 2.4 percent growth over the next two years.

The Northwestern State University sophomore from Baton Rouge, who was reported missing by her parents, has been found and authorities say she’s doing fine. University Police say Laura Larisey was found last night with friends in good spirits and good health.

Could the Ebola outbreak in West Africa be having an effect on the price we pay for chocolate? A local chocolate maker doesn’t think so. Michelle Southern reports…

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