Former ATC Commissioner Troy Hebert, candidate for US Senate, is suing Southern Media and Opinion Research pollster Bernie Pinsonat claiming he was misrepresented in a survey. Hebert is upset about being left out of forums due to low polling numbers. He says he’s not seeking damages unless a judge awards one…:
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Pinsonat says he’s not responsible for the way organizations choose to use the data from his polls.

The Natchitoches Police Department is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that claimed the life of 84-year-old Jimmy D. Long Sr. — a leader in state government for nearly a half-century. Chief Miky Dove says Long was pulling out of the driveway of his house..:
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He says Long was a staple in the community and the tragic accident has the everyone in mourning.

One Marksville deputy city marshal charged with murder in the death of 6-year-old Jeremy Mardis wants to find out if prosecutors used hypnosis on any of their witnesses. Legal Analyst Tim Meche says typically professional law enforcement organizations do not use hypnosis but less experienced and knowledgeable agencies are sometimes susceptible to these practices..:
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He says it’s completely appropriate for Norris Greenhouse Jr’s attorney to file the motion.

State Senator Troy Brown reportedly says he will not step down from the legislature despite calls from other state leaders, including Governor John Bel Edwards, to resign over his two domestic abuse arrests. Brown has been suspended from the four committees he serves on, but UL-Lafayette political science professor Pearson Cross says it will take a recall election to remove him from office…:
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Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne says there will be fewer
construction projects in Louisiana for the next couple of years because of
budget limitations. He says the bond commission only allows the state to
borrow 6% of what funds the Revenue Estimating Conference says the state
has…:
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He says just because a project is included in the construction bill doesn’t
mean it will be completed.

One Marksville deputy city marshal charged with murder in the death of 6-
year-old Jeremy Mardis wants to find out if prosecutors used hypnosis on
any of their witnesses. Norris Greenhouse Jr’s attorney, George Higgins,
filed a motion to discover what was used during interrogation. Legal Analyst
Tim Meche says this is a more common practice than most think…:
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Senate candidate Troy Hebert is suing Southern Media and Opinion Research
pollster Bernie Pinsonat claiming he misrepresented him in a May poll as a
Republican instead of an independent — which could have altered the
results that lead to him being left out of forums. But Pinsonat says polls
always have potential margins of error and should not be used in these
kinds of cases because of that margin. He says using the poll was their
decision, and he didn’t have anything to do with that…:
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Governor John Bel Edwards is calling for the resignation of state Senator Troy Brown after his second domestic abuse arrest in less than a year. But Brown reportedly says he will not resign from the legislature. The senator was arrested last month on a misdemeanor domestic abuse battery charge for allegedly biting his wife on the arm. That arrest comes just 8 months after he was arrested for simple battery in New Orleans for allegedly punching his mistress in the face.

The Natchitoches Police Department is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that claimed the life of Jimmy D. Long Sr. — a leader in state government for nearly a half-century. They say the crash occurred as Long was pulling out of a private driveway, and was hit by a vehicle driven by a juvenile on University Parkway. The crash is under investigation. Long’s 32-year tenure in the legislature was one of the longest in the state’s history. Governor John Bel Edwards says his death is a tragic loss.

Senate candidate Troy Hebert is suing Southern Media and Opinion Research pollster Bernie Pinsonat claiming he misrepresented him in a May poll. Hebert says the poll listed him under the wrong party affiliation…:
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But Pinsonat says even though the poll misidentified Hebert’s party affiliation, he doesn’t encourage organizations to use poll results to set criteria for candidate debates.

Governor John Bel Edwards is calling for the resignation of state Senator Troy Brown after his second domestic abuse arrest in less than a year. Don Molino has more…:
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Today marks seven months since Edwards was sworn into office — and has dealt with historic events like the budget crisis, massive flooding, and police officer shootings. But Jeremy Alford of LaPolitics.com feels voters are reassured that Governor Edwards has been present during the state’s time of need, unlike former Governor Bobby Jindal…:
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Governor John Bel Edwards is calling on state senator Troy Brown to resign after the senator was arrested twice on domestic abuse charges just 8 months apart. UL-Lafayette political science professor Pearson Cross says this is a devastating blow to the senator, but…

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Today marks 7 months since the governor has been sworn into office. Jeremy Alford with LaPolitics.com says Edwards has carved out a place for himself in the record books since day one.

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Alford says even with everything stacked against him, the governor has never taken his eyes off the goal of being reelected.

Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Kaine is in New Orleans today, but political analyst Clancy Dubos says the goal is probably to raise more money than votes because republican candidate Donald Trump’s poll numbers are holding strong in the South, despite falling nationwide.

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Dubos says if Trump’s numbers continue to decline, the Democrats could have a chance of winning the Bayou State.

A flood watch is in effect for several southeastern Louisiana parishes through Friday. Andrew Ansorge with the National Weather Service in Slidell says some areas will see upwards of 10 inches of rain.

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Ansorge says flooding will be a big concern in some low lying areas.

Governor John Bel Edwards was sworn into office seven months ago today. Emelie Gunn has more on his term so far…:
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Now Edwards is calling on State Senator Troy Brown to resign amid the lawmaker’s two domestic abuse arrests in less than a year. UL-Lafayette political science professor Pearson Cross says Edwards is establishing himself as a champion on women’s issues…:
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Some parishes in southeast Louisiana are under a flash flood watch this evening through Friday morning. Andrew Ansorge with the National Weather Service in Slidell says the anticipated heavy rains are a result of a system that’s been slowly moving across the northern Gulf of Mexico since last weekend…:
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Ansorge says this system should taper off Saturday and possibly into Sunday.

The Department of Health says Louisiana has received $19.5 million dollars in a FEMA grant to help communities that are still recovering from devastating floods this past spring. It will fund work for about 1,575 families in 36 parishes.

Governor John Bel Edwards and other New Orleans officials say there is an additional $10 million dollars to begin work on a flyover ramp that will link I-10 to the Louis Armstrong International Airport in Kenner.

State Senator Troy Brown reportedly says he will not step down from the legislature despite calls from other state leaders, including Governor John Bel Edwards, to resign over his two domestic abuse arrests. Brown has been suspended from the four committees he serves on, but UL-Lafayette political science professor Pearson Cross says it will take a recall election to remove him from office…:
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He says by speaking out on this issue, Edwards is establishing himself as a champion on women’s issues.

Portions of southeast Louisiana and Mississippi are under a flash flood watch from this evening through Friday morning. Andrew Ansorge with the National Weather Service in Slidell says heavy rains could produce between 5-8 inches and possible close to 10 in some areas…:
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Hillary Clinton’s running mate, Tim Kaine, is visiting Louisiana today and is scheduled to attend a fundraising event in New Orleans…:
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Today marks seven months since Governor John Bel Edwards was sworn into office — and has dealt with historic events like the budget crisis, massive flooding, and police officer shootings. But Jeremy Alford of LaPolitics.com feels voters are reassured that Governor Edwards has been present during the state’s time of need, unlike former Governor Bobby Jindal…:
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Governor John Bel Edwards is calling for the resignation of state Senator Troy Brown after his second domestic abuse arrest in less than a year. Don Molino has more…:
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This adds to the already eventful 7 months Edwards has had in office. Jeremy Alford of LaPolitics.com says Edwards quickly had to become a governor who dealt with one crisis after another after being sworn in January 10th…:
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He feels that overall voters are pleased with Edwards for being present in the state’s time of need. Something not always the case with the previous governor.

Democratic Vice Presidential candidate Tim Kaine will be in New Orleans this evening to raise campaign money. Political analyst Clancy Dubos says Hillary Clinton and Kaine will have to ramp up their campaign efforts in the South because if Donald Trump’s popularity continues to decline, they could have a shot at winning the Bayou State…:
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It will be Kaine’s first visit to Louisiana since he was nominated last week.

A longtime leader in state government died in a tragic two-vehicle accident Tuesday afternoon in Natchitoches. 84-year-old Former state Representative Jimmy D. Long Sr. served in the House of Representatives for 32 years, and was on the UL-System Board of Supervisors for the past 15. Governor John Bel Edwards said Long dedicated his life to public service and embodied the hardworking spirit of Louisiana, and will be sorely missed.

Governor John Bel Edwards has called on state Senator Troy Brown to resign from the legislature after the senator’s second arrest on domestic abuse charges. Both men are Democrats. UL-Lafayette political science professor Pearson Cross says it’s a devastating blow to the senator…:
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Brown reportedly said doesn’t plan to resign.

State Treasurer John Kennedy, who has often been at odds with the governor, issued a statement thanking Edwards for calling on Brown to resign. Fellow Democrat Senator JP Morrell also called on Brown to leave the legislature because his recent altercations reflect a deficiency in judgement that undermines everything they’ve achieved in passing legislation that seeks to further protect domestic violence victims.

A flood watch is in effect for several southeastern Louisiana parishes through Friday, as forecasters a swirling area of low pressure to our east is expected to bring in widespread showers and storms. Andrew Ansorge is with the National Weather Service in Slidell…:
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Ansorge says this system should taper off Saturday and possibly into Sunday.

Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Kaine is visiting New Orleans today. Political analyst Clancy Dubos says the goal of the visit is probably to support other Democratic candidates on the November ballot and to raise money for the Hillary Clinton campaign…:
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