With Senator John Kennedy not running for governor in 2019, it creates the question who will challenge Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards, who is up for re-election? There’s only one announced challenger, Baton Rogue businessman Eddie Rispone, who can self-finance much of his campaign, but UL Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says that doesn’t always translate into success…
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GOP Congressman Ralph Abraham and Slidell Senator Sharon Hewitt are two other potential challengers.

A poll has this Saturday’s Secretary of State’s election at 43-40 for Republican Kyle Ardoin over Democrat Gwen Collins-Greenup. Pollster Bernie Pinsonat…
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Pinsonat says 17-percent are still undeciced.

The Louisiana Department of Health has released six recommendations to fight the opioid crisis. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s office says a 59-year-old Marrero man pointed a gun at a manager at Popeyes during a dispute over condiments. Deputies say Earl Jethore didn’t fire the weapon and no one was hurt. The police report says Jethore went to another restaurant and started yelling and that’s where he was arrested. Authorities say he smelled of alcohol.