The Secretary of State’s run-off pits the now Interim Secretary, against a Democratic political new comer from East Feliciana. Interim Secretary Kyle Ardoin, the Republican in the race was appointed assistant secretary to Tom Schedler in 2010, and says his eight years in a leadership position in that office makes him the most qualified candidate.
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The Democrat, Gwen Collins-Greenup, a minister who worked elections at the East Feliciana Clerks Office, says her door to door campaign style reflects her opinion that politicians should do more to connect with the personal needs of constituents.
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The runoff is December 8th.

The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority is performing a $34 million project that uses rock-filled sacks to protect the Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge in Cameron Parish. Kevin Barnhart has more.
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A National Retail Federation survey found that consumers will spend an average of $1,007 during this holiday season, up four-percent from last year. N-R-F spokesperson Ana Serafin Smith says shoppers will spend some of that money on themselves…
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55-percent of consumers plan to shop online and in department stores.