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  • State Treasurer Kennedy to run for U.S. Senate

    January 26, 2016 8:47 AM

    BATON ROUGE - In an email statement, Louisiana State Treasurer John Kennedy made it official that he is running for U.S. Senate in 2016. Kennedy was just sworn in as state treasurer after winning reelection in October 2015 by an overwhelming 80% of the vote. Kennedy is running for the... more »
  • November 23, 2015 Morning News Pop Play Video

    November 23, 2015 6:54 AM

    Here are today's top stories: 2015 Election Results NOPD: 16 injured after gunmen open fire at music video filming LSU drops 3rd straight football game Chilly but clear to mild but moody Updates all day, every day: FACEBOOK | TWITTER more »
  • Edwards wins governor's race, Vitter won't seek Senate re-election Play Video

    November 21, 2015 3:04 PM

    BATON ROUGE - John Bel Edwards declared victory over David Vitter Saturday night as he was projected to win the governor's seat. Edwards pulled in around 140,000 votes more than David Vitter in the final unofficial tally, a 56-44 margin. Edwards' camp in New Orleans erupted into cheers... more »
  • November 16, 2015 Morning News Pop Play Video

    November 16, 2015 8:16 AM

    Here are today's top stories: Baton Rouge citizens gather downtown in solidarity after terrorist attacks in France Thousands of people take advantage of early voting Tax Amnesty program offers delinquent taxpayers a fresh start Monitoring a severe storms threat Updates all day, every day: ... more »
  • Local residents take advantage of early voting

    November 16, 2015 8:15 AM

    BATON ROUGE- Voters took advantage of early voting before it came to a close over the weekend. More than 4,000 people headed to the polls on Saturday to cast their vote for governor, lieutenant governor and a variety of other run-offs and propositions. A total of 23,000 people voted... more »
  • Three stories to start your day Play Video

    November 12, 2015 8:05 AM

    Here are today's top stories: Marksville officer charged with the murder of 6-year-old Jeremy Mardis could be let out this morning Afghanistan War veteran chastises Edwards during Veterans Day gubernatorial debate Avian flu outbreak causes Turkey prices to skyrocket right before Thanksgiving Make outdoor reservations, a... more »
  • Prime-time gubernatorial debate ends like daytime tabloid show Play Video

    November 10, 2015 10:40 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Political arguing over records became a spirited tête-à-tête where debate moderators had to sternly warn candidates for Louisiana governor to follow procedures. The emotional discussion came in the last five minutes of one of two televised debates between Republican David Vitter and Democrat John Bel Edwards.... more »
  • Sheriff accuses Vitter of spying Play Video

    November 10, 2015 7:24 PM

    GRETNA - Jefferson Parish Sheriff Newell Normand said Tuesday he believes he was the main target of a private investigator working for David Vitter. The investigator, Robert Frenzel, is accused of videotaping a private conversation between Normand and his friends the day before the primary election on October 23rd. ... more »
  • Vitter to host two rallies across La. Saturday

    November 6, 2015 6:15 PM

    METAIRIE – Senator David Vitter announced Friday that his campaign will be hosting two rallies across the state on Saturday, as the race for the governor’s office enters its final stretch. According to his campaign, Vitter will be in Shreveport Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Wyndham Garden hotel.... more »
  • It's the last day to vote early

    November 6, 2015 9:11 AM

    BATON ROUGE- Early voting ends this Saturday if you're planning to vote early before the general election. The governor's race is expected to be the main event, but the ballot contains quite a few other run-offs and other propositions as well. Statewide, Kip Holden and Bill Nungesser are... more »
  • Dardenne endorses Edwards for governor

    November 4, 2015 6:33 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Republican Lieutenant Governor Jay Dardenne, fourth-place finisher in the recent gubernatorial primary election, has endorsed Democrat John Bel Edwards for governor. Dardenne appeared Thursday morning at LSU with Edwards to make the endorsement. "I don't intend to be out on the campaign trail, I'm not... more »
  • Vitter driver involved in Metairie crash

    October 23, 2015 4:29 PM

    NEW ORLEANS - Sheriff's deputies in Jefferson Parish said Senator David Vitter was in a vehicle which was involved in a collision in Metairie Friday afternoon, then left the scene before authorities arrived. However, the sheriff's office said Vitter and his driver did not violate state law because they... more »
  • Vitter not expected at final gubernatorial debate

    October 19, 2015 12:57 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Senator David Vitter is not expected to participate at the final gubernatorial debate to be held at LSU’s campus Wednesday. Tiger TV, LSU’s student media television station and the organization hosting the final debate, said Monday that Vitter’s campaign cited conflicts with his Washington D.C. schedule... more »
  • Louisiana celebrities endorse Dardenne for governor

    September 11, 2015 4:53 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Jay Dardenne's campaign announced endorsements from several Louisiana musicians, artists, actors and chefs on Friday for his run at the governor's office. Dardenne's campaign posted video endorsements from 25 of the celebrities, and promised more to come in the days ahead. The list includes TV... more »

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