In exactly one year, candidates will officially be able to qualify for the 2015 Governor’s race. So far, Republicans Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne and US Senator David Vitter have declared candidacy. The only announced Democrat, so far, is State Representative John Bel Edwards. UL-Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says even though Edwards is not well known throughout the state, there are plenty who will pull the lever for the “D” no matter what…

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Democratic New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu is a rumored candidate.

State Police are investigating a fatal crash involving an off-duty Slidell Police Officer who may have been drunk when the crash occurred. They say 31-year-old John Cole was driving when he lost control of the vehicle and flipped into a ditch. His passenger, 31-year-old Daniel Hanlon of Slidell, was pronounced dead at the scene. Cole was transported to a local hospital where he is listed in serious condition. Impairment is suspected on part of the officer.

Supporters of gay marriage in Louisiana have filed an appeal with the US Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals regarding the ruling last week by a federal judge who upheld Louisiana’s ban on same sex marriage. But Tulane Constitutional Law Professor Keith Werhan says the US Supreme Court will likely rule on this issue and put to rest the argument over whether states have the right to define what constitutes a marriage…

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He says the Supreme Court ruling will likely come before the federal appeals court has a chance.

The California Legislature approved a bill that would more than triple the funding for their film credit program. What impact will this have on “Hollywood South”? Louisiana Entertainment Executive Director Chris Stelly doesn’t think it will threaten the states film industry…

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He says Louisiana has built a great infrastructure for TV and film production over the past 10 years.

One year from today candidates will officially be able to qualify for the 2015 Governor’s Race. Jeff Palermo sees where things stand now…:
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State Police say an off-duty Slidell Police officer may have been drunk when he got into a fatal crash Sunday morning. They say 31-year-old John Cole was driving when he missed a curve and flipped into a ditch. His passenger, 31-year-old Daniel Hanlon also of Slidell, was pronounced dead on the scene. Impairment is suspected on the part of the officer who is in serious condition at a New Orleans hospital.

Lawmakers in California recently approved a bill that would pump a lot more money into their film tax credit program, but Louisiana Entertainment doesn’t think that threatens Hollywood South. Executive Director Chris Stelly says the move DOES speak highly of what Louisiana has done over the last several years…:
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California Governor Jerry Brown is expected to sign the film tax legislation into law.

Former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin begins his prison sentence today at the Texarkana Federal Correctional Institution. Loyola University Criminal Justice Professor and former Bureau of Prisons official, Robert English says its a minimum security facility and there’s virtually the same as Oakdale where the judge recommended Nagin serve his time…:
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Nagin was sentenced to 10 years in prison for his conviction on bribery and money laundering charges.

Republican Congressman Bill Cassidy is responding to the results of a new Rasmussen survey that shows him with a 3 percentage point lead over Democratic Senator Mary Landrieu. Cassidy says his common sense conservative reform message is resonating with voters, but LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan says, it’s more than just that…

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The survey sampled 800 likely voters.

Governor Bobby Jindal is on the road today, visiting the all – important Presidential campaign state of New Hampshire. This hour, he is making an appearance at a picnic and Chili Fest sponsored by the Seacoast Republican Women’s Organization. It is Jindal’s second trip to New Hampshire this year, as he is considering a run for the White House in 2016.

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The lawsuit filed by Covington Representative Paul Hollis challenging the residency of incumbent Senator Mary Landrieu was tossed by a Baton Rouge judge yesterday. Hollis claimed Landrieu was not a resident of the state, making her ineligible to run for Senate. He believes, however, the issue will not just go away…

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In just about 7 hours, LSU kicks off their first game in the newly expanded Tiger Stadium against Sam Houston State. Tomorrow , it’s the Saints on the road against Atlanta, and even though the Falcons’ record wasn’t that good last year, Sean Payton says the Saints road record wasn’t that good either…

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The 12 noon game will be on Fox.

Republican Congressman Bill Cassidy has a slight lead over democratic incumbent Mary Landrieu in the latest US Senate Poll. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Madison Parish Sheriff’s Deputies say they’ve made an arrest yesterday in connection in the shooting death of a Tallulah man Thursday night. Rashard Neil is charged with second degree murder for the alleged killing of LaPatrick Mitchell, who was shot several times at a car wash in Tallulah. Neil’s bond was set at one million dollars.

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The lawsuit challenging the residency of Senator Mary Landrieu and whether or not she’s qualified to run for re-election was dismissed by a judge in Baton Rouge yesterday. Judge Wilson Fields said you can’t make such a challenge unless a candidate has already been elected. ULM Political Science professor Joshua Stockley says the book is closed…

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The suit was filed by Covington Representative Paul Hollis.

Sunset Police are continuing their investigation in a Thursday night shooting that killed one man, and put another in jail…

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That’s Sunset Police Chief Alexcie Guillory who says 20 year-old Jed Guidroz was arrested for the alleged shooting of 35 year-old Stefan Lemelle. Guillory says this is only the 3rd murder in his 12 years as chief.

In the US Senate Race, there is new poll that shows Incumbent Mary Landrieu trailing Congressman Bill Cassidy by 3 points. As for Tea Party candidate Rob Maness (Main-us), LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan says the poll show little support for him…

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Meanwhile, A Baton Rouge judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Covington Representative Paul Hollis, challenging Senator Mary Landrieu’s residency, saying she cannot legally run for the office. But LSU law professor John Baker says in a case like this, it’s about “intent.”

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Louisiana Health Officials have confirmed two more West Nile Virus deaths in Northwest Louisiana, and another in the Baton Rouge area. The Department of Health and Hospitals says that brings the number of deaths in the state to four so far this year, and 19 additional cases reported this week, bringing the yearly case total to 80.

It’s the 90th year of Tiger Stadium that begins tonight and the new 80 million dollar south end zone expansion. That will bring the crowd capacity to over 102 thousand. The Tigers kick off against Sam Houston State at 6:30 pm, and tomorrow, it’s Saints and the Falcons in Atlanta, and Coach Sean Payton says, they’re going have to keep a close eye on Julio Jones…

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Kickoff is 12 noon on Fox.

A new poll shows Republican challenger Bill Cassidy leading Democratic incumbent Mary Landrieu in Louisiana’s Senate race, 44 to 41 percent. LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan says the poll’s results probably speak more to the disapproval of Landrieu…

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The Rasmussen Survey polled 800 likely voters.

The lawsuit challenging the residency of Senator Mary Landrieu was dismissed by a judge in Baton Rouge Friday. The suit was filed by Covington Representative Paul Hollis who says Landrieu is not an inhabitant of this state and this is not an issue that should just go away…

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Landrieu’s lawyers say their client IS a resident of Louisiana and if another lawsuit comes up challenging that, they will be ready to make that case.

Police in Sunset say their town was rocked by a rare murder Thursday evening. Chief Alexcie Guillory says the victim, 35-year-old Stefan Lemelle, and the suspect, 20-year-old Jed Guidroz, were involved in an altercation when the shooting took place…

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Lemelle was pronounced dead at the scene. Guidroz turned himself in and is charged with second degree murder.

The Saints open the 2014 season Sunday on the road against their biggest rival, the Atlanta Falcons. Coach Sean Payton says Atlanta’s offense is always tough to deal with, especially wide receiver Julio Jones, who’s healthy this season after missing most of last year…

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The Saints beat the Falcons twice last year.

A Baton Rouge judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging Senator Mary Landrieu’s residency, and whether she can legally run for Senate. The suit, filed by Covington Representative Paul Hollis, says he’ll revisit the issue if Landrieu wins. But LSU law professor John Baker says it’s about “intent.”

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Meanwhile, there are new numbers from a Rasmussen poll that shows Landrieu is trailing Republican Congressman Bill Cassidy by 3 percentage points. As for Tea Party candidate Rob Maness, LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan says the poll show little support for him…

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Sunset Police are investigating a shooting last night where one man was shot to death, and another charged with his murder following an altercation between the two men. Thirty-five year Stefan Lemelle was pronounced dead at the scene, and the suspect, 20 year-old Jed Guidroz fled the scene…

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That’s Sunset Police Chief Alexcie Guillory who says Guidroz turned himself in, facing a charge of second-degree murder.

Tangipahoa Sheriff’s Deputies are calling it a “cartel like” marijuana grow in the Village of Tangipahoa, finding a combination of 250 pounds of processed marijuana, and 320 massive marijuana plants, which according to authorites, looked like Christmas trees. Four arrests were made.

A new poll shows republican challenger Bill Cassidy with a slight lead over democratic incumbent Mary Landrieu in the Senate race. The Rasmussen Survey polled 800 likely voters, 44-percent support Cassidy, while 41-percent will go with Landrieu.

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That’s LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan.

An altercation in Sunset last night has left one man dead and another charged with 2nd degree murder. Sunset Police Chief Alexcie Guillory says 35 year-old Stefan Lemelle was pronounced dead at the scene following the shooting…

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Twenty year-old Jed Guidroz was booked into the St. Landry Parish Jail.

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A judge in Baton Rouge has dismissed the lawsuit brought against Mary Landrieu by State Representative Paul Hollis regarding the US Senator’s residency. Michelle Southern has that..:

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The New Orleans Saints defense beat up the Atlanta Falcons offense last year with 8 sacks. This Sunday for the season opener, defensive star Junior Gallette wants a repeat…

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Kickoff in the Georgia Dome is 12 noon.

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The latest numbers show Republican Congressman Bill Cassidy with a slight lead over democratic incumbent Mary Landrieu for the US Senate…

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Tangipahoa Sheriff’s Deputies are calling it a “cartel like” marijuana grow in the Village of Tangipahoa: A combination of 250 pounds of processed marijuana, and 320 massive marijuana plants, which according to authorites, looked like Christmas trees. Four arrests were made.

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Police in Sunset say their time town was rocked by a rare murder yesterday evening. Chief Alexie Guillory says they got the call last night just before 8 pm…

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Thirty-five year old Stefan Lemelle was pronounced dead at the scene, and 20 year-old Jed Guidroz was booked into the St. Landry Parish Jail on a charge of second-degree murder.
The New Orleans Saints take on their biggest rival, the Atlanta Falcons in the Georgia Dome Sunday. The Dirty Birds won only four games last season, but Coach Sean Payton says the Saints weren’t that good on the road last year, going 3 and 5. He says that’s got to improve…:

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Kick off is at 12 noon Sunday on Fox.

Republican Congressman Bill Cassidy has a slight lead over democratic incumbent Mary Landrieu in the latest US Senate Poll. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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A judge in Baton Rouge has dismissed the lawsuit brought against Mary Landrieu by State Representative Paul Hollis regarding the US Senator’s residency. Michelle Southern has that..:

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A new poll shows republican challenger Bill Cassidy with a slight lead over democratic incumbent Mary Landrieu in Louisiana’s Senate race. The Rasmussen Survey polled 800 likely voters, 44-percent supported Cassidy, while 41-percent said they would vote for Landrieu. LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan says the numbers don’t look good for Landrieu

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An email statement from the Cassidy campaign says the Baton Rouge Congressman’s message of common-sense conservative reform is resonating. But Hogan says the poll’s results speak more to the dissatisfaction of Landrieu

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Nine percent of the respondents to the poll say they plan on voting for someone other than Landrieu and Cassidy. The survey did not mention tea party candidate Rob Maness, but Hogan says the poll is an indication he does not have much support

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The lawsuit challenging the residency of Senator Mary Landrieu and whether or not she’s qualified to run for re-election in Louisiana was dismissed by a judge in Baton Rouge Friday. Judge Wilson Fields said you can’t make such a challenge unless a candidate has already been elected. ULM Political Science professor Joshua Stockley believes the book is closed on this matter…:

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The suit was filed by Covington Representative Paul Hollis who says he’ll revisit the issue if Landrieu wins. LSU law professor John Baker says the next test is fact driven and it deals with the “intent” of Landrieu…:

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Landrieu’s lawyers say their client IS a resident of Louisiana and if another lawsuit comes up again challenging that they will be ready to make that case. Hollis says Landrieu is not an inhabitant of this state and this is not an issue that should just go away…:

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The Saints begin the 2014 season on Sunday against their biggest rival, the Atlanta Falcons. The Dirty Birds won only four games last season, but Coach Sean Payton says Atlanta’s offense is always tough to deal with, especially wide receiver Julio Jones, who is healthy this season after missing most of last year with a foot injury

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The Saints were 3-and-5 on the road last year and Payton says they had a chance to win more, but they let some late leads disappear. He says that’s a point of emphasis for his team, with their first two games in 2014 on the road

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The Saints beat the Falcons twice last season. The Black and Gold defense sacked Atlanta Quarterback Matt Ryan eight times in the two losses to the Saints. New Orleans outside linebacker Junior Galette hopes they can duplicate that success

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Police in Sunset say their town was rocked by a rare murder yesterday evening. They say a young man is in jail and 35-year-old Stefan Lemelle lost his life after being shot in the chest. Chief Alexcie Guillory says they responded to the call around 7:50pm Thursday evening…:

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Guillory says Lemelle was pronounced dead at the scene. He says witnesses reported the suspect and the victim were involved in an altercation when the shooting took place…:(Guillory says this is only the 3rd murder he’s investigated in his 12 years as chief.)

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Guillory says they identified the suspect as 20-year-old Jed Guidroz who initially fled the scene of the crime. He says cops immediately began searching for the alleged shooter…:(Guidroz turned himself in and was booked into the St. Landry Parish jail for second-degree murder.)

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