The second night of the first round of Democratic Primary debates kicks off at 8pm with ten candidates on the stage. The night is headlined by former Vice President Joe Biden, polling in first place and Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders polling in second. Biden Campaign Co-Chair Congressman Cedric Richmond spoke with us earlier, saying Biden is the most electable candidate in the race, but New Orleans Our Revolution Chairman Adam Kay says Sanders has a compelling, progressive message for voters.
The debate will also feature candidates like California Senator Kamala Harris, South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg, and more.
State Police announce the arrest of three Rapides Parish Sheriff’s deputies who allegedly were paid for hours they didn’t work during the Safe and Sober campaign.
The Army Corps of Engineers says they expect to close the Bonnet Carre Spillway within the next two to three weeks as pressure on Mississippi River levees is expected to begin decreasing. It’s the first time in history the Spillway has had to open twice in one year as record rainfall in the Midwest has sent a torrent of water downstream. Spokesperson Matt Roe says that’s kept Corps engineers and inspectors busy for most of 2019…
Three people are dead following a shooting at an East Baton Rouge home just after midnight. The victims were identified as 35-year-old Christa Sudduth, her current boyfriend 32-year-old Ivy Frank, and her grandmother 72-year-old Ruby White. Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Casey Rayborn Hicks says a surviving child was able to give a description of the vehicle and deputies were able to catch up with the suspect, 48-year-old Michael Wade, in the Shenandoah neighborhood.