Many Republicans are rallying behind Eddie Rispone who will face Democratic incumbent John Bel Edwards in the November 16th runoff. Rispone says with the help of voters he can make Louisiana one of the best states in the country…
cut 11 (13) “…do it”
Edwards received 47-percent of the vote in Saturday’s primary, while Rispone garnered 27-percent and GOP Congressman Ralph Abraham received 24-percent. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Edwards did well in Caddo Parish and southeast Louisiana…
cut 12 (11) “..cushion”
Rispone, won Bossier, Webster, Sabine, Vernon, Beauregard, Livingston, LaFourche and Terrebonne parishes.

The National Audubon Society releases a report that finds 389 species could lose more than 50-percent of the habitat they need to survive by 2080 under a three-degree Celsius rise in global temperatures. The report also indicates fifteen percent of species in Louisiana are at risk, including the state bird. Director of Bird Conservation, Dr. Erik Johnson.
Cut 4 (12) “…incredibly important.”
For more information on the report go to climate-dot-audubon-dot org.

The Saints won their fourth straight yesterday, beating Jacksonville 13-6. Coach Sean Payton’s defense held the Jaguars to 226 yards of offense…
cut 20 (08) “…today”
And LSU has moved up to number two in the Associated Press Top 25 poll.