Today is election day in Louisiana. Today’s ballot is highlighted by Louisiana’s US Senate race between Democratic incumbent Mary Landrieu and Republican challenger Bill Cassidy. There are also runoff elections in the 5th and 6th Congressional Districts. Polls will be open until 8PM tonight.

Speaking of the 6th District, candidates Republican Garret Graves and Democratic former governor Edwin Edwards continued sparring leading up to election day. Edwards has alleged that Graves was somehow involved in getting his father’s engineering firm government contracts and making his brother-in-law the leasing agent at the Water Institute in Baton Rouge while he was head of the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority. Graves says these accusations are completely absurd…

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The comments were made Thursday on the Jim Engster Show.

The Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested a New Iberia man after a hostage situation Thursday. Lt. Richard Fleming says the situation began the night before when 31-year-old Thomas Chevalier broke into the victim’s apartment prior to her arrival. He says when the victim returned home, Chevalier then battered and sexually assaulted her…

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The victim has since been released. Fleming says Chevalier faces numerous charges including aggravated rape.

State Police are investigating a fatal crash in Livingston Parish that has left two men dead. Trooper Jared Sandifer says 50-year-old Lloyd Hutson of Jackson crossed the center line into the path of a car driven by 76-year-old Raymond Bender of Denham Springs. The two vehicles collided head-on and both drivers were killed as a result. Sandifer says investigating troopers believe impairment may have been a factor in this wreck…

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Sandifer says neither Hutson nor Bender were wearing seat belts at the time of the crash.

Election Day is tomorrow, and sixth Congressional District candidate Garret Graves is disputing accusations from his opponent, Former Governor Edwin Edwards, that his family gets special privileges because of Governor Bobby Jindal…
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The polls will open tomorrow morning at SEVEN am, and will stay open until 8pm. Secretary of State Tom Schedler says anyone in line at 8 pm will be allowed to vote. He thinks that we will have a 40 pecent voter turnout.

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State Police are investigating a fatal crash in Livingston Parish that has left two men dead. Trooper Jared Sandifer says 50-year-old Lloyd Hutson of Jackson was driving on LA 447 near Walker when he entered a right-hand curve…
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The other victim is 76 year-old Raymond Bender. Neither driver was wearing a seat belt.

A Grand Isle businessman was sentenced to 25 weekends in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of federal civil rights violations which occurred after Hurricane Isaac on Grand Isle. Josh Jambon admitted to using racial slurs and striking two black female crew members. Loyola Law Professor Dane Ciolino says this is an unusual sentence…
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Jambon was also fined $10,000.

Sixth Congressional District candidate Former Governor Edwin Edwards is accusing Republican candidate Garret Graves that his family gets special privileges because of Governor Bobby Jindal…:
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Yesterday on the Jim Engster Show, Graves fired back about his job as head of the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority.
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Edwards also alleged that Graves was somehow involved in getting his father’s engineering firm government contracts.

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The Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested a New Iberia man after a hostage situation. Lt. Richard Fleming says they received information that a woman was being held hostage at an apartment complex in New Iberia Thursday afternoon. He says as officers were setting up a perimeter around the apartment, the suspect, 31-year-old Thomas Chevalier attempted to leave with the victim…
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He faces numerous charges.

Two counts of federal civil rights violations has a Grand Isle businessman sentenced to 25 weekends in prison. Josh Jambon admitted to using racial slurs and striking two black female crew members who were cleaning up on Grand Isle after Hurricane Isaac. Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino says normally civil rights violation charges are brought against groups, not so much individuals….
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It’s the home-stretch for election day tomorrow, and there’s a lot of noise being made in the 6th District race, as Democrat former Governor Edwin Edwards is accusing Republican Garret Graves of getting his father’s engineering firm Government contracts, and making his brother-in-law the leasing agent at the huge Water Institute in Baton Rouge…
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Yesterday on the Jim Engster Show, Graves called the accusations absurd.

A burglary, battery, and hostage situation in New Iberia has a Jackson, Louisiana man arrested on several charges…
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That’s Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office Lt. Richard Fleming, who says thirty-one year-old Thomas Chevalier allegedly broke in to the female victim’s apartment, and when she arrived, he reportedly abused her and held her hostage.

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A Grand Isle businessman was sentenced to 25 weekends in prison after pleading guilty to a couple of counts of federal civil rights violations…
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Governor Bobby Jindal announcing some more economic news today, as Oxlean Manufacturing announces plan to expand it’s steel fabrication site in Walker. The company will invest over 2 million dollars, and create an additional 73 new jobs and another 122 indirect jobs.

Sixth District Republican candidate Garret Graves is disputing accusations from his opponent, Former Governor Edwin Edwards, that his family gets special privileges because of Governor Bobby Jindal…
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Of course, tomorrow is election day and Secretary of Srtate Tom Schedler reminds everyone of the polling hours starting at SEVEN am, and ending at 9 pm. He expects the voter turnout to be about 40 percent.

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A New Iberia man has been arrested following a hostage situation at an apartment complex. Thirty-one year-old Thomas Chevalier allegedly broke into the victim’s apartment prior to her arrival. When she got there, she was held against her will, battered and sexually assaulted…
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Tht’s Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office Lt. Richard Fleming, who says Chevalier tried to leave the apartment and was arrested. He’s facing numerous charges.

A head on collision yesterday in Livingston Parish has killed two men near Walker. Fifty year-old Loyd Hutson of Jackson crossed the center line in a curve on Louisiana Highway 447, striking the vehicle driven by 76 year-old Raymond Bender. State Trooper Jared Sandifer says neither man was wearing a seat belt…
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They do suspect impairment in the crash.

6th Congressional District candidates Republican Garret Graves and Former Governor Edwin Edwards are sparring ahead of tomorrow’s election. Edwards has alleged that Graves was somehow involved in getting his father’s engineering firm Government contracts and making his brother-in-law the leasing agent at the Water Institute in Baton Rouge. Graves says these accusations are completely absurd…:
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The comments were made on the Jim Engster Show.

A Grand Isle businessman was sentenced to 25 weekends in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of federal civil rights violations which occurred after Hurricane Isaac. Josh Jambon admitted to using racial slurs and striking two black female crew members. Loyola Law Professor Dane Ciolino says the judge was likely impressed with the one-hundred or so character letters on Jambon’s behalf requesting leniency…:
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Jambon faced a maximum sentence of two years in prison and $200,000 in fines.

Louisiana residents who have health insurance through the Obamacare marketplace are advised to seek out cheaper policies during open enrollment. Scott Carwile reports…:
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Gas prices continue their rapid decline. They fell another two cents last night and now the statewide average is $2.52. That’s down almost 9 cents from this time last week according to the American Automobile Association.

A Grand Isle businessman was sentenced to 25 weekends in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of federal civil rights violations after Hurricane Issac. Josh Jambon admitted to using racial slurs striking two black female crew members cleaning up on the island after the storm. Loyola Law Professor Dane Ciolino says this is an unusual sentence:
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According to court records Jambon thought the crew damaged his property and hit two women and tried to take a cell phone from a third to record what he was doing. In addition to the 25 weekends, Jambon also has to pay $10,000 in fines.

Don’t forget tomorrow is election day. The ballot is highlighted by a hotly contested US Senate Race and Louisiana’s 5th and 6th districts. Polls are open from 7am-8pm.

State Police are investigating a fatal crash in Livingston Parish that has left two men dead. Trooper Jared Sandifer says 50-year-old Lloyd Hutson of Jackson was driving on LA 447 near Walker when he crossed the center line into the path of a car driven by 76-year-old Raymond Bender of Denham Springs. The two vehicles collided head-on and both drivers were killed. Sandifer says investigating troopers believe impairment may have been a factor in this wreck…:
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The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s office is investigating a West Monroe officer involved shooting in which the suspect died at a local hospital last night. The identity of the officer is not being released. The DA is reviewing the case.

6th Congressional District candidate Garret Graves is disputing accusations from his opponent, Former Governor Edwin Edwards, that his family gets special privileges because of Governor Bobby Jindal. The Edwards campaign has continued to tie Graves to Jindal and criticized his time as head of the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority…:
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Graves made the comments on The Jim Engster Show then Edwards called in to reply. The Former Governor accuses Graves of refusing to admit he has a relationship with The Governor…:
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Graves says Edwards accusations are completely absurd and baseless.

State Police are investigating a fatal crash in Livingston Parish that has left two men dead. Trooper Jared Sandifer says 50-year-old Lloyd Hutson of Jackson was driving on LA 447 near Walker when he entered a right-hand curve…:
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Sandifer says Hutson is suspected of being impaired when he crashed into the vehicle of 76-year-old Raymond Bender of Denham Springs. Neither driver was wearing a seatbelt.

The Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested a New Iberia man after a hostage situation. Lt. Richard Fleming says they received information that a woman was being held hostage at an apartment complex Thursday afternoon. He says when officers arrived, the suspect, 31-year-old Thomas Chevalier attempted to leave with the victim…:
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Chevalier is accused of raping the victim and refusing to let her leave the residence.

With tomorrow’s election looming, everybody wants to know who is going to represent Louisiana in the new Congress next year? Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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Governor Bobby Jindal will be in Walker this afternoon to make an economic development announcement in Livingston Parish. The news will come down around 1 o’clock at the Walker Town Hall.

It’s Christmas Party time and revelers should keep some rules in mind when it comes to celebrating with your co-workers. Tulane Business Professor Dr. Mark Rosa says you should consider a Holiday office party an extension of the workplace — all the same rules apply…:
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He says supervisors and managers need to be especially aware of how they behave at any work function particularly when it comes to alcohol consumption.

Louisiana residents who have health insurance through the Obamacare marketplace are advised to seek out cheaper policies during open enrollment. Brian Burton, State Director for the Navigators for a Healthy Louisiana, says there are new choices and more competition in the Health Insurance Marketplace…:
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Open enrollment closes on February 15.

Election day is tomorrow. Of course, the ballot is highlighted by the US Senate race between Democratic incumbent Mary Landrieu and Republican challenger Bill Cassidy. Secretary of State Tom Schedler expects a 40-percent voter turnout for the election with more activity in the 5th and 6th Congressional districts due to those contested seats…

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Schedler says although Saturday’s ballot will be light, it’s always important to exercise your right to vote.

The open enrollment period for insurance through the Obamacare marketplace is underway. Brian Burton, State Director for the Navigators for a Healthy Louisiana, says, for returning customers, it’s a good idea to see what the Marketplace has to offer this year…

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The Department of Health and Human Services says nearly 8 in 10 current Marketplace consumers can find coverage for $100 or less, taking into account any applicable tax credits.

State Police are investigating a fatal crash in Livingston Parish that has left two men dead. Authorities say as 50-year-old Lloyd Hutson of Jackson was trying to execute a right curve, his vehicle crossed the center line into the path of a car driven by 76-year-old Raymond Bender of Denham Springs. The two vehicles collided head-on. Neither man was wearing a seat belt and both suffered fatal injuries as a result. Officials say impariment is suspected on the part of Hutson.

As lots of businesses will be holding their Holiday parties over the next few weeks, there are a few words to the wise. Michelle Southern reports…

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