Early voting ended yesterday and as of last night 307-thousand people voted in person or with a mail in ballot, which JMC Analytics pollster John Couvillon says is a record for a non-Presidential election. Couvillon says the national climate could lead to voter participation as high as 35 percent for a state that lacks a marquee race.
Monroe Representative Jay Morris is publicly calling for Senator John Kennedy to jump into the 2019 governor’s race against John Bel Edwards. The North Louisiana Republican says it’s clear the Senator would be Edwards’s most formidable challenger, and…
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Kennedy says he’ll announce his 2019 intentions by December.
Hahnville High School QB Andrew Robison has won his arbitration hearing against the LHSAA over illegal recruitment allegations. The victory means the senior is now eligible to play in Friday’s regular season finale. He’ll also continue with a lawsuit against the governing body for damages. Robison’s Attorney says they weren’t surprised by the decision, but are thrilled about it.
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LHSAA has not commented due to pending litigation.
Although generally a great time, Halloween can pose some risks for those that are venturing out of their home tonight. Louisiana State Police spokesperson Mike Reichardt says you can check out LSP’s website to find out where registered sex offenders live, in an effort to avoid knocking at those doors. He adds trick or treaters should stay close to home.