The Republican Governor’s Association and the Gumbo Pac are blanketing the TV airwaves with tough attack ads. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat says the Gumbo PAC which is tied to Governor Edwards is taking shots at the top polling Republican, who they call “Phony Eddie Rispone.”
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The Republican Governors Association’s PAC released an ad reminding voters Governor Edwards hired an aide who had a history of sexual harassment and left the governor’s office over a new round of allegations.

Louisiana Oil and Gas Association President Gifford Briggs speaks in New Orleans today to give a state of the industry speech. Briggs says there’s optimism we’ll see an increase in offshore drilling…
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Nine-year-old Colton Moore, who was born with Spina Bifida, is heading to Baton Rouge today from his Alabama home to meet his hero LSU Coach Ed Orgeron and also attend the game on Saturday against Utah State. His mom, Jennifer Moore, says a GoFundMe account raised the money so they can make the trip. Moore thanks LSU fans for making it happen…
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Colton will also get to participate in the Tiger Walk with the team prior to the game on Saturday.

Baton Rouge is known for its traffic problems and government leaders are trying to get a better handle on it, with a survey of area motorists. The survey can be done online or over the telephone and they are also using an app…
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That’s Capital Region Planning Commission Executive Director Jamie Setze.