Governor John Bel Edwards re-election effort is officially underway with campaign stops today in Lafayette. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says despite good approval ratings it’s not a sure thing that Edwards will be re-elected..
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Meanwhile, Republican challenger and Congressman Ralph Abraham holds a lunchtime fundraiser in Lake Providence.

Saints defensive back P.J. Williams has been arrested on drunk driving accusations. New Orleans Police say Williams was traveling 80 miles per hour on the Crescent City Connection Bridge when the speed limit is 50 miles per hour.

The silence continues from the NFL’s Commissioner’s office. The league has not said anything official about the missed pass interference call in the NFC Championship game. Governor Edwards wrote a letter to Goodell that says Saints fans will never forget.

The 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp regulation on a state level, so could we see it legalized in Louisiana? Matt Doyle talked to one group pushing to make it happen…
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We are seeing heavy rainfall in the Monroe and Alexandria areas as another cold front sweeps through Louisiana. State Climatologist Barry Keim says once the cold front moves through, temperatures will drop….
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Temperatures are in the mid 30s in northwest Louisiana.