Three months ahead of the October 14 election, more than half of the races have already been settled. Candidates in 41 elections had no opponents, while 16 had no candidates at all. Secretary of State Tom Schedler says they saw a similar rate just over a year ago when 44 percent of the races were settled before reaching the ballot…:
cut 3 (08) “no one qualifies”
Schedler blames the public’s frustration with government for the disinterest in running for public office.

Zachary Police have made an arrest in the case of a fatal home invasion that occurred last night. Chief David McDavid says the deceased, 20-year-old Damon Hayes Jr, allegedly broke in with 20-year-old Jordale Carter and possibly two other suspects…:
CUT 6 (08) “began shooting”
Hayes died in the incident and Carter was booked on many charges including murder since his accomplice died during a crime.

At a FAST Act hearing, Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves said something must be done about the wall between the lanes of I-12…:
Cut 3 (25) “I’m Halen Doughty”