Democratic incumbent Senator Mary Landrieu has agreed to participate in four televised debates before the November election. UL Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says debates can educate the voter, but they have little impact on the election…:
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But for those who will, the first one will be October 2nd.

Following his trip to the US Mexican border, Governor Bobby Jindal lashed out at the Obama administration last night for not doing enough to stop illegal immigration. But Baton Rouge Mayor – and Louisiana Lt. Governor candidate – Kip Holden says the governor needs to place his focus on Louisiana problems, rather than the U.s.-Mexico border…:
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Holden made those comments today on the Jim Engster talk show on WRKF.
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The Plaquemine Parish Sheriff’s office says they are investigating an industrial incident where two men got trapped into some equipment which caused extensive damage to their legs. Spokesman Commander Eric Becnel says deputies responded to the scene around 6pm yesterday afternoon…:
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The injured are 28 year-old Manuel Hernandez of Harvey and 30 year-old Raymond Carrasquillo (Car rus KEE oh) of Terrytown.

The Louisiana Department of Economic Development says there’s over a couple of dozen jobs headed to northeast Louisiana, as Flying Tiger Aviation flight school is planning a massive expansion. Owner Mo Rolfs says the growth is coming because of all of the speciaty programs they offer…
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They already have a training facility at the Bastrop airport.