Members of the Congressional Black Caucus are in Louisiana today to try to boost black voter turnout in efforts of helping Senator Mary Landrieu’s campaign. Michelle Southern reports.

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The Acadia Parish Sheriff’s office says a woman who teaches at Crowley High is under arrest for allegedly being inappropriately involved with some of her students. 34-year-old Tracy Marie Barras of Duson was arrested for indecent behavior with three sixteen-year old juveniles.

“Duck Dynasty” family member Republican Zach Dasher has raised the most campaign cash among 5th District Congressional candidates, according to the Federal Election Commission. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says self-financing by fellow Republican candidates Dr. Ralph Abraham, Harris Brown, and incumbent Vance McAllister have kept them on pace. Stockley says although McAllister probably remains the favorite among the Republicans, nothing is guaranteed with less than three weeks to go…

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Public Service Commission member Foster Campbell is calling for an investigation into whether or not aging Entergy infrastructure resulted in extra damage after a tornado blew through Ouachita Parish Monday. Campbell says it’s been heart warming to see the people in Ouachita Parish doing what they can to help the 600 workers trying to restore power…

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Entergy’s goal is to have all lights back on by 5pm today.