Two years ago today, John Bel Edwards was elected as Louisiana’s 56th governor. Edwards approval ratings are solid, but political analyst Clancy Dubos says there’s no guarantee the Democrat from Amite will be re-elected.
Cut 12 (13) “too many victories”
Edwards is already fundraising for his re-election effort in 2019.

Findings by Well Being Trust show the Bayou State’s drug, alcohol and suicide rate could go up 42-percent in the next decade. Chief Policy Officer Ben Miller says their report outlines a strategy of prevention, early identification and treatment in the hopes Louisiana doesn’t see an increase in these type of deaths.
Cut 11 (08) “encounter it.”

Nicholls State will host its first ever college football playoff game this Saturday and the Colonels will take on South Dakota. Athletic Director Matthew Roan gives a lot of credit to third-year head coach Tim Rebowe, who has been sucessful on and off the field.
Cut 7 (10) the program”

A magical holiday drive through attraction is opening this holiday weekend in Ouachita Parish.
Cut 2 (31) “I’m Jeff Palermo.”