The riots in Ferguson, Missouri, over the decision by a grand jury not to indict a white police officer in the fatal shooting of an unarmed black teenager has caught the attention of many people in Louisiana…
CUT 6 (07) “undone”
That’s Dialogue on Race Louisiana C-E-O Maxine Crump, who says several vigils in Louisiana are planned for tonight.

A family from Moreauville is fighting a proposed ban on vicious dogs. Joanna Armand, who owns a one year-old pitbull named Zeus, says their family dog is providing love and support to four of her children, who are special needs kids…
CUT 4 (10) Q: “their helper”
She says giving up the dog would be a devastating blow for her family.

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Both Louisiana Senate candidates in the runoff were are the road campaigning, as Republican Bill Cassidy had some help from Texas Governor Rick Perry for three stops. Senator Mary Landrieu talked with some marine workers and seniors in the Houma area today, but political analyst Bernie Pinsonat thinks she still will fall short…
CUT 14 (10) Q: “so much”

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton says the team needs to play better and tougher following their third Dome loss in a row last night to the Baltimore Ravens 34 to 20…
CUT 9 (11) “important game”
By the way, that game is on the road against the Pittsburgh Steelers.