Republican Senator David Vitter has a solid lead over three other opponents in the Louisiana Governor’s race, according to a new poll. Southern Media and Opinion Research pollster Bernie Pinsonat says Vitter leads Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne and Democrat John Bel Edwards, although Edwards will be strong with black voters…
CUT 11 (08) “runoff spot”
The primary would be in October, with a potential run-off in Novemeber.

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 now they have surveillance video…
CUT 13 (09) Q: “and the driver”
Callers can remain announomous.
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With the renewal of diplomatic and trade relations with Cuba, Louisiana Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says that could be a good thing for Louisiana. He says Cuba needs what Louisiana can provide, especially rice and poultry. But it doesn’t stop there…
CUT 8 (06) Q: “of things”
And he adds it will be a big benefit for the Port of New Orleans.

If Santa plans 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. Louisiana Crawfish Farmers Association President David Savoy says if we have another bitter winter like last year, it’ll be hard on the harvest…:

CUT 5 (10) “due to the cold weather”