Verne Kennedy’s new poll shows Governor Edwards may have some problems heading into the home stretch of the gubernatorial campaign. He’s down to 52 percent of the vote when matched up against Eddie Rispone and Congressman Abraham, UL Lafayette Poli Sci Professor Pearson Cross says that’s in the margin of error that could trigger a run-off…
Edwards’ favorability rating dropped from 52 percent in April to 45 percent when the poll was conducted two weeks ago.
Caddo Parish Sheriff’s deputies arrested a California man in Shreveport for his part in a texting scam that resulted in over 100-thousand dollars being stolen from numerous bank accounts. Sheriff’s office spokesperson Cindy Chadwick says victims received a text message that said their bank cards were locked and they needed to call and give personal info to unlock them.
Cut 3 (11) “…purchases around town.”
Two Haynesville high schoolers were killed in a two-vehicle wreck last night on Louisiana Highway two in Claiborne Parish. 17-year-old Tony Singleton of Haynesville and his 15-year-old passenger Dequez Neal were identified as the victims. Trooper Brent Hardy says if the teens were buckled up, they may have survived
The driver of the other vehicle sustained minor injuries.
On the 14th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina’s landfall, the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness activates its Crisis Action Team to monitor Hurricane Dorian. GOHSEP spokesperson Mike Steele says even if Dorian has no impact on the state, it’s an important reminder to everyone to be vigilant.
Cut 12 (09) “…those evacuation plans.”
They’re preparing plans to assist Florida if the situation calls for it.