5th district Louisiana Congressman Ralph Abraham reports only having 21-thousand dollars in his campaign war chest and he’s up for re-election this year. It fuels speculation Abraham will not seek a fourth term. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says when Abraham was first elected, he pledged to serve just three terms, but…
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There’s a marginal risk for severe weather for the northern parishes of the state later today. National Weather Service Meteorologist C-S Ross…
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Expect scattered showers this morning and then thunderstorms in the afternoon and into the evening. The severe weather threat shifts to southeast Louisiana, Acadiana and a part of central Louisiana tomorrow.

Louisiana officials are seeking 150 million dollars in federal funding to help construct an elevated roadway heading to Port Fourchon. Matt Doyle has the story.
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