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.

Former New Orleans Mayor Ran Nagin has until noon to report to a federal prison in Texarkanas. That’s where he’ll serve a ten-year sentence on charges of bribery, money laundering and tax evasion. Loyola University Criminal Justice Professor Robert English says the Bureau of Prisons decided to send Nagin to the Texas facility…
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The Texasarkana facility is closer to Nagin’s Dallas area home.

Supporters of gay marriage have filed an appeal against a ruling last week by a US District Judge that upheld the state’s ban on same-sex marriages. Tulane Constitutional law professor Keith Werhan anticipates a ruling from the US Supreme Court, before the federal appeals court makes a decision on the Louisiana case…
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The California legislature approved a bill that would more than triple the funding for their film and TV tax credit program. What impact will this have on “Hollywood South”? Eric Gill reports…
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An inmate who escaped the Lafourche Parish jail last night is back in custody. Authorities say 26-year-old Jason Dempster fled prison for a few hours while serving a 90-day sentence for failure to pay child support.

One year from today 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 their candidacy. Other potential Republicans include State Treasurer John Kennedy and PCS member Scott Angelle. UL-Lafayette Political Science professor Pearson Cross says Vitter is a solid favorite, however…:
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California lawmakers have approved legislation tripling the state’s film and tax credit program. The legislation hopes to make California more competitive with rival states like Louisiana. But executive director of Louisiana Entertainment, Chris Stelly, says it’s more than just tax incentives that make “Hollywood South” attractive….
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Former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin begins serving his ten-year prison sentence today at the Texarkanas Federal Correctional Institution. Scott Carwile reports….
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The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s office is seeking an inmate who escaped from their parish jail last night. Authorities say 26-year-old Jason Dempster was serving a 90-day sentence for failure to pay child support and the Assumption Parish sheriff’s office also says he failed to appear in court for traffic violations.

A year from today, candidates seeking to become Louisiana’s next governor will have a chance to qualify for that race. Republicans, Lt Governor Jay Dardenne and US Senator David Vitter, are planning to run and so far the only announced democrat is state representative John Bel Edwards. UL Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says if the Amite lawmaker gets a lot of support, it would put him in a runoff with Vitter…
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New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu’s name has also been mentioned as a candidate.

Former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin has until noon today to report to federal prison and begin serving a ten-year sentence on corruption charges. Loyola University Criminal Justice Professor Robert English….
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Suppporters of gay marriage in Louisiana have filed an appeal with the US Fifth Circuit of Appeals regarding the ruling last week by federal judge Martin Feldman who upheld Louisiana’s ban on same sex marriages. But Tulane constitutional law professor Keith Werhan says the US Supreme Court will likely rule on this issue, before the federal appeals court in New Orleans has a chance……
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Werhan says when the nation’s high court makes a ruling, it will put to rest the argument over whether states have the right to define what constitutes a marriage.

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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