Two people were killed when a tornado went through Ruston during the early morning hours causing widespread and extensive damage through the city of Ruston and on the Louisiana Tech campus. National Weather Service forecaster CS Ross says the twister hit Ruston just before two A-M…
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Ross says there’s also been reports of damage in the Sabine Parish town of Converse and Downsville, which is located on the border of Lincoln and Union parishes.

Governor Edwards has cancelled plans to testify at the state capitol for bills that he supports and instead he’ll travel to Ruston to get a first hand look at the damage and what state resources the city needs.

A large portion of Louisiana is under a tornado watch until three PM this afternoon. The watch area covers Acadiana and all of southeast Louisiana.

Governor John Bel Edwards is calling for three televised debates prior to the October election. UL Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says it’s interesting that Edwards is willing to debate his challengers and previous incumbents refusal to face their challengers has contributed to the public’s distrust of politicians.
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Republican challenger Eddie Rispone says three debates are an apropriate number, while Ralph Abraham says there should be six debates, one in each Congressional district.

LSU Ag Center researcher Chris Green is using grant dollars to study whether various components of medical marijuana can be used to treat epileptic seizers. Green is using tiny zebrafish to develop treatments…
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