A new poll shows Governor Edwards just shy of avoiding a run-off and Eddie Rispone vaulting Ralph Abraham for the right to take on the Governor in a potential run-off. Matt Doyle has more.
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The Mandeville Police officer gunned down in the line of duty last Friday has been laid to rest today. Capt. Vincent Liberto’s funeral began at noon today at the Castine Center in Pelican Park. The fallen officer was also a US Marine and was buried with full military honors.
Voters casting their ballots early can expect to do so with new voting equipment. Lafayette Parish Registrar of Voters Charlene Meaux-Menard says the machines are not connected to the internet and store the voting data to memory sticks inside the computer.
Meaux-Menard says while she expects the operation of the machine to be easy for voters, each voting location will have a person to assist in the voting process if needed.
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is hosting National Hunting and Fishing Day celebrations at four locations around the state on Saturday. LDWF spokesperson Trey Iles says there will be no shortage of activities, including fishing.
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The events are free and will be held in Baton Rouge, Haughton, Woodworth and Monroe.