Former Governor Edwin Edwards doesn’t seem to be bothered much by the fact that the National Democratic Party isn’t endorsing him in his 6th Congressional District race against Republican Garret Graves. He says he was never one to fall in line with some of the policies and values of the National Democratic Party which is struggling in the south..:
CUT 4 (12) “of their programs”
He says this election is about issues facing the 6th Congressional District, not about party affiliation.

The Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s office says a man is under arrest for allegedly beating his elderly step dad so badly the victim sustained multiple fractures to his face. They say 51-year-old Simon Fontenot is accused of beating the 82-year-old man with a chair. He is charged with aggravated second degree battery.

The Louisiana Poison Control Center is sending out a warning to parents about the dangers of laundry detergent pods. Director Mark Ryan says the cleaning supply has harmed hundreds of children who mistaken it for candy. He says one of the problems with these pods is that when they first came out they were in a clear container that looked almost like a candy jar…:
CUT 7 (10) “contents inside”
He says the best thing parents can do is keep ALL cleaning supplies UP and out of a child’s reach.

Victims of hurricanes Katrina and Rita can apply to receive a settlement check, amounting anywhere from one dollar to more than $400. You may be included in the proposed Settlement Class if you lived, owned property, operated a business or were present within the Parishes of Jefferson, Orleans or St. Bernard, Louisiana at the time of Hurricanes Katrina or Rita. Residents and businesses in those areas are receiving letters in the mail saying they can apply for the benefits.