As expected Democratic Senator Mary Landrieu and Republican Congressman Bill Cassidy are heading into a run-off in Louisiana’s US Senate race and both candidates like their chances on December sixth. Landrieu, who was critical of Cassidy for not participating in more debates prior to yesterday’s election, issued a challenge of six debates before the next election…

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Cassidy says the issues between himself and Landrieu are clear and Louisiana voters are seeking a change…

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In yesterday’s primary election Landrieu garnered 42-percent of the vote followed by Cassidy with 41-percent.

Former governor Edwin Edwards won the sixth district congressional primary as he received 30-percent of the vote and will face Republican Garret Graves in the run-off. LSU political science professor Robert Hogan says it’s not a surprise to see Edwards advance to the run-off…

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Graves received 27-percent of the vote in the primary, beating out several Republicans for that second run-off spot.

Vance McAllister, the so-called Kissing Congressman, finished 4th in last night’s 5th District Congressional primary and will not return to Washington D.C. Pollster Darrell Glascock says that’s not a surprise…

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The December 6th runoff in the 5th District will feature Republican family physician Ralph Abraham and Democratic Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo.

As expected Democratic Senator Mary Landrieu and Republican Congressman Bill Cassidy are heading into a run-off and both candidates like their chances on December sixth. Landrieu, who was critical of Cassidy for not participating in more debates prior to yesterday’s election, issued a challenge of six debates before the next election…:
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Cassidy says the issues between himself and Landrieu are clear and Louisiana voters are seeking a change…:
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Analysts say it’ll now be up to which candidate can get more people to the polls in the runoff which traditionally has low voter turnout.

Vance McAllister, the so-called Kissing Congressman, finishes 4th in tonight’s 5th District Congressional primary and will not serve a full term in Washington D.C. Pollster Darrell Glascock says that’s not a surprise…:
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Dasher couldn’t pull it out though and the two candidates that made it to the December 6th runoff in the 5th District were family physician Ralph Abraham and Democratic Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo.

And in the 6th Congressional District Race, it’ll be Former Governor Edwin Edwards taking on Garrett Graves on December 6th. Edwards picked up 30% of the vote with Graves getting 27%. Next in that race was Dietzel with 14%.

The Secretary of State’s office is predicting a voter turnout just above 50-percent for today’s election. Several voters we spoke with today, were excited to cast their ballot….
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The US Senate race is the marquee item on today’s ballot. Senator Mary Landrieu is seeking a third term in office. She casted her ballot this morning in New Orleans. Congressman Bill Cassidy and retired Air Force Colonel Rob Maness are her main republican challengers. Analysts are anticipating a run-off will be needed to decide this election.

A run-off is also anticipated in the fifth and sixth congressional districts. Vance McAllister is the incumbent in the fifth district, but there are other strong republicans in the field, plus democratic Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo.

The man accused of killing two teenage girls in Breaux Bridge last week remains hospitalized and has communicated very little with authorities about the crash. Jeremy Abraham, an army veteran who served in Iraq and Kuwait, may have reportedly suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder. LSP Master Trooper Brooks David says Abraham will still face the charges against him whether or not he is diagnosed with PTSD…:
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He says they are still waiting on toxicology results to see if Abraham was impaired at the time of the crash.

Hercules Offshore has announced plans to lay off 324 offshore Gulf of Mexico workers by the end of the year. The Houston-based company says the lay offs are a result of a decline in business. The cutback will affect employees who work out of Port Fourchon, Grand Isle, Cameron, Abbeville, Lafitte, Larose and Venice.

There’s just a few hours left to cast your ballots, and the US Senate race is the marquee item on the ballot, as Democrat Mary Landrieu is seeking a fourth term. There are some voters we talked to who believe it’s time for a change, while others back Landrieu.

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Secretary of State Tom Schedler is reminding voters that there is a 3 minute time limit to cast your ballot so lines can keep moving…

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The polls close tonight at 8 PM.

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The man accused of killing two teenage girls and injuring a third in Breaux Bridge last week remains hospitalized in guarded condition and has only told detectives a few details about the fatal wreck…

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A Lake Charles woman has been charged with negligent homicide in connection to the death of an infant in April. Twenty-six year-old Brittany K. Woodcock was arrested Monday after further investigation from the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office showed she was under the influence of drugs when the baby became wedged between a mattress and the wall.

It’s the home-stretch of Election Day, polling places are seeing a steady stream of voters, with many in long lines. Some voters we spoke with, said today is the day their voices get heard…

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Today Secretary of State Tom Schedler reminds voters to go in prepared, since there is a 3 minute time limit in the booth…

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He says he expects the voter turnout in Louisiana to be just above 50 percent.

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The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested the niece of a Sulphur woman found dead in her home with second degree murder. Commander James McGee the victim -Sixty-six year-old Pamela Parker- was a retired nurse with a big heart, who would let narcotics users stay in a shed on her property. The suspect,-54 year-old Sarah Parker- made the 9-1-1 call in July…

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The charge for Sarah Parker is second-degree murder.

The man accused of killing two teenage girls and injuring a third in Breaux Bridge last week remains hospitalized in guarded condition and has only told detectives a few details about the fatal crash. Thirty-two-year-old Jeremy Abraham has yet to be charged in the incident…

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That’s Master Trooper Brooks David.

If you find you have some issues with voting today in the primary, Secretary of State Tom Schedler says there are some things that you can do..

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And that toll-free number is 1-800-883-2805.

It’s predicted that voter turnout will be just above 50 percent, and the voters we spoke with were excited to cast their ballots.

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The polls close tonight at 8pm.

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An army veteran who served in Kuwait and Iraq is facing charges of vehicular homicide in the deaths of two girls, and the injury of a third in Breaux Bridge. Master Trooper Brooks David says they are waiting on toxicology reports to see if 32 year-old Jeremy Abraham was impaired…

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That crash claimed the lives of 15-year-old Cornasha Flugence and 14-year-old Kylee Henry.

The niece of a Sulphur woman found dead in her home has been arrested on a charge of second degree murder. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office Commander James McGee says they arrested 54-year-old Sarah Parker in the death of 66-year-old Pamela Parker about 3 months ago. As far as the details, …

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The victim would reportedly let narcotics users stay in a shed on her property.

Over one-million Louisiana residents are expected to vote today. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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Hercules Offshore has announced plans to lay off 324 offshore Gulf of Mexico workers by the end of the year. The Houston-based company says the lay offs are a result of a decline in business. The cutback will affect employees who work out of Port Fourchon, Grand Isle, Cameron, Abbeville, Lafitte, Larose and Venice.

The man accused of killing two teenage girls in Breaux Bridge last week remains hospitalized and has communicated very little with authorities about the crash. There are unconfirmed reports that Abraham, an army veteran who served in Iraq and Kuwait, may have suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder. LSP Master Trooper Brooks David says 32-year-old Jeremy Abraham will still face the charges against him whether or not he is diagnosed with PTSD…:
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He says they are still waiting on toxicology results to see if Abraham was impaired at the time of the crash.

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s office says a 26-year-old Lake Charles woman is under arrest in connection with the death of a 6-month-old baby. They say Brittney Woodcock is booked with negligent homicide after the baby died from being wedged between an adult bed and a wall while in the suspect’s care. Her bond is set a $750,000.