With the arrival of October comes the start of the final two months of hurricane season. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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Coastal parishes have reached a $100 million settlement with one of the oil and gas companies accused of causing damage and land loss along the coast. Attorney John Carmouche calls the settlement with Freeport McMoRan Inc. a huge victory for those that live in coastal parishes.
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We’re two weeks from the primary and recent independent polls show the biggest question remaining is whether Governor Edwards can avoid a run-off with top polling Republican Eddie Rispone.
Ralph Abraham used to be the Republican favorite, but that’s changed. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says This month’s campaign finance report shows Rispone with 6.3 million on hand, Governor Edwards with 5.7 million, and Abraham with 1.4 million.
Rispone appears to have vaulted Abraham thanks to a series of attack ads calling Abraham disloyal to the President. Pinsonat says the attacks were effective.
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The Saints’ defense shuts down an explosive Cowboys offense to give the Black and Gold a 12-10 win in front of the home crowd.
Dallas was held to just 257 yards and one touchdown after coming into the game the league’s second most prolific offense. Coach Sean Payton is proud of the gritty performance.
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