US Senator John Kennedy says he’s considering a run for governor in 2019, as the GOP in Louisiana hopes to keep Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards from the post for a second term. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says this is a very conservative state, so you can expect plenty of Republican candidates to line up for next year’s election…:
CUT 10 (09) “David Vitter”
Other Republican names that have been mentioned include US Congressman Ralph Abraham, House Majority Whip Steve Scalise and Attorney General Jeff Landry.

A woman in Ouachita Parish has died as the result of a pit bull mauling. Sheriff’s Office spokesman Glen Springfield says EMS tried to save the severely injured woman, but there was nothing they could do…:
Cut 8 (04) “was fatal”
The incident happened at a West Monroe area pet boarding facility.

The Vermilion Parish School Board is under scrutiny after a teacher was removed and arrested from a meeting…:
Cut 1 (30) “I’m Jeff Palermo”