Now that the United States and Cuba have announced plans to renew diplomatic relations and resume trade, what does that mean for Louisiana? Eric Gill takes a look at that…
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A statewide poll on next year’s governor’s race shows Republican Senator David Vitter with a double-digit percentage lead over Democratic state representative John Bel Edwards and Republican Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne. Jeff Palermo has more…
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With the full blown crawfish season just around the corner, you may be able to add the mudbugs to your Christmas feast this year. Louisiana Crawfish Farmers Association President David Savoy says sacks are starting to show up in stores, but it’s too early to predict how plentiful the season will be…:
Live crawfish can generally be found from November through July, but are most prevalent from April through June. December crops are still considered somewhat early. Savoy says, weather permitting, the season will really start to kick in early next year…:
Savoy says if Santa does plan to deliver crawfish this season, he can expect them to be pricey. He says they’ll also be in mixed size right now which is typical for this time of year. Savoy says if we have another bitter winter like last year, it’ll be hard on the harvest…:
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Now that the United States and Cuba have announced plans to renew diplomatic relations and resume trade, what does that mean for Louisiana? Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says resumed trade would be a big benefit for the state, especially the Port of New Orleans…
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Prior to 1961 Cuba was the Port of New Orleans’ largest trade partner. Governor Jindal opposes the President’s plan to “normalize” relations with the Communist nation calling it a disservice to those in Cuba who wish to be free and who live in fear of a dictatorial regime. However, Strain says other non-democratic countries enjoy normal trade relations with the US…
A 2005 visit to Cuba by then Governor Kathleen Blanco established limited trade between Louisiana and the island nation. Strain says Cuba needs what Louisiana can provide, especially rice and poultry. But he says food will not be the only thing being exported there…
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A new poll on the 2015 governor’s race shows republican senator David Vitter with a solid lead over three other opponents. Southern Media and Opinion Research pollster Bernie Pinsonat says Vitter benefits from high name recognition and because he’s a vocal critic against President Barack Obama
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Southern Media and Opinion Research surveyed 600 likely voters and 36-percent support Vitter. Pinsonat says Vitter is leading the field of three other opponents in the governor’s race, even though 40-percent of the poll respondents disapprove of Vitter’s job performance
Democratic state representative John Bel Edwards finished second in the race horse poll, receiving 26-percent, followed by republican Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne at 19-percent. Pinsonat says Edwards benefits by receiving most of the African-American vote…
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Louisiana State Police is offering a $2500 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person responsible for allegedly running over and killing a pedestrian in St. Rose on Thanksgiving morning. Spokeswoman Melissa Matey says the crash took place on La 626 in St. Charles Parish…:
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Matey says 25-year-old Christin Allday was walking across the road at 1:30am and did not yield to the oncoming vehicle when she was struck. The victim sustained fatal injuries as a result. Matey the vehicle did not stop or return to the scene of the crash and they now have surveillance video…:
The suspect vehicle is believed to be a dark colored truck or SUV. Matey says callers do not have to give their name or testify to receive the cash reward. She says if you know anything about this crash, please contact authorities…:
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