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Rep. Bill Cassidy Announces Senate Run Against Mary Landrieu
Republican U.S. Rep. Bill Cassidy is running for the Senate next year, seeking to unseat three term Democratic U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu.
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State Sen. Rick Gallot Talks About Upcoming Session
State Senator Rick Gallot was a guest on our 5 p.m. newscast to talk about the upcoming legislative session, budget cuts and Governor Jindal's tax...
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Arkansas Congressman Tom Cotton Tours El Dorado
Arkansas Congressman Tom Cotton spent the Tuesday in El Dorado making stops to hear about education and the city's industries.
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Lawmakers Challenging Jindal Budget
Two Jefferson Parish lawmakers have tweaked their legal challenge to Gov. Bobby Jindal's financing of the budget.
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Arkansas House Overrides Voter ID Veto
Arkansas voters will now be required to show identification at the polls.
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Monroe Chamber Supports Ouachita Health Center Tax Renewal
The Monroe Chamber of Commerce is supporting a property tax renewal that will appear on the April 6 ballot. The tax funds the Ouachita Parish...
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Ouachita Parish Property Tax Renewal on April 6 Ballot
Ouachita Parish voters will decide next week on whether or not to renew a ten year property tax renewal that funds the Ouachita Parish Health...
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Last Day for Early Voting for April 6 Elections
Today is the last day residents in several northeast Louisiana parishes can vote early for the April 6 elections.
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Jindal Increases Proposed Sales Tax Increase
Gov. Bobby Jindal is making some changes to his tax proposal. His new proposal would increase the state sales tax from 4% to 6.25%, rather...
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Lawmakers Propose Ban on Electronic Devices in Polling Places
A bill in the Arkansas legislature would ban voters from taking photos of their marked ballot at polling sites.
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Regional Headlines
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UPDATE: Bastrop Mayoral Candidate Withdraws From Race
The 4th Judicial District Attorney's Office has file a suit in Morehouse Parish contesting the candidacy of mayoral candidate in Bastrop.
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Gov. Bobby Jindal to Address CPAC
Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal is scheduled to speak at the Conservative Political Action Conference next month, known as CPAC.
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Special Election Today in South Arkansas
A special election will be held today to elect a new mayor for Hampton.
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Arkansas State Rep. to Introduce Bill to Raise Minimum Wage
Arkansas State Representative Butch Wilkins says he will introduce a bill that would raise Arkansas' minimum wage to $8.25 an hour.
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Tom Cotton Thanks Mike Ross for His Service
Incoming Arkansas Congressman Tom Cotton is expressing his thanks to Congressman Mike Ross for his years of service.
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House Votes to Approve Senate Bill Averting Fiscal Cliff
The House voted to pass a last-ditch Senate compromise to avert the feared fiscal cliff. The bill now heads to the president's desk for his...
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Betty Blakes Wins Monroe City Council District 3 Runoff Race
Betty Blakes has defeated Juanita Woods 652-453 in the Monroe City Council District 3 runoff race. All 18 precincts are reporting in.
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Runoff Elections Set for Saturday
It's back to the polls Saturday for voters in Louisiana. They'll be deciding on several runoff elections including the District 3 City Council seat in...
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Early Voting Ends Monday in Arkansas for Runoff Elections
Early voting comes to end Monday in South Arkansas for several runoffs races set for Tuesday.
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Early Voting Starts Tuesday in Arkansas
Election season isn't over for some folks in South Arkansas. Early voting starts Tuesday for a three runoffs.
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State Headlines
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Tom Cotton Raises Over $526,000 in First Quarter
Arkansas Congressman Tom Cotton says his campaign has raised over $526,000 in the first quarter of 2013.
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AR House Delays Health Care Funding Vote to Monday
Arkansas Speaker of the House, representative Davy Carter, R-Cabot, said Friday the vote to fund health care expansion will not happen until Monday.
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Bill Proposes TOPS Scholarships be Available for International Students
Graduates from outside the country could soon be able to take advantage of TOPS scholarships.
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Sen. Mary Landrieu Raises $1.2M in First Quarter of 2013
Louisiana Senator Mary Landrieu's re-election campaign raised over one million dollars during the first quarter of 2013.
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Senator Mark Pryor Raised Nearly $2 Million During the First Quarter of 2013
Arkansas Senator Mark Pryor is going into his re-election campaign with a sizable amount of cash in his war chest.
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Senate Bill Aims to Ban Accessing Social Media Sites While Driving
The Louisiana State Senate will consider a bill that would ban accessing social media sites while driving.
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Asa Hutchinson Announces Campaign for Arkansas Governor
Former Congressman Asa Hutchinson is running for Governor.
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Political Analyst Names Sen. Pryor Most Vulnerable in 2014
Arkansas Senator Mark Pryor has been named the most vulnerable Senator seeking reelection in 2014, according to one political analyst.
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Governor Bobby Jindal Scraps His Tax Plan; Calls on Legislature to Develop its Own Plan
Governor Bobby Jindal is scrapping his plans to get rid of the state and corporate income tax. He's calling on state lawmakers to come up...
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Louisiana Legislative Session Gets Underway Today
Starting today, Louisiana lawmakers will spend the next two months working to enact new laws and find a balance among controversial topics.
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National Headlines
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Roadside Ignition Was Source Of California Fire: Officials
An undetermined roadside ignition in grass and debris off the Ventura Freeway in Southern California sparked the Springs Fire, officials said on Sunday.
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Man Stabs Choir Members During Closing Hymns At New Mexico Church, Police Say
At least four people were stabbed at an Albuquerque, N.M., church when a man went on a rampage during a Sunday service's closing hymns, police said.
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Officials: Boston Bombing Suspect is Communicating in Writing
The surviving suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings has communicated in writing with officials several times, a senior federal official, who has been briefed on the investigation,...
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'Best Day of My Life': Bomb Victim Opens Eyes
In one room at a Boston hospital, the marathon bombing suspect was under heavy guard. In another, one of the victims was opening his eyes for the...
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Woman Dead, Search Suspended For Man Missing In Washington Avalanches
One woman has now been declared dead while a 60-year-old man is still missing after a pair of avalanches ripped through the mountains Saturday near Snoqualmie Pass...
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Crude Oil Leaks In Arkansas Suburb After Exxonmobil Pipeline Ruptures
An ExxonMobil pipeline rupture near Little Rock, Ark., Friday evening has resulted in a "major oil spill," according to the Environmental Protection Agency -- and ignited further...
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Three Dead In Massive 95-Car Pileup Near Virginia, North Carolina Border
Three people have been were killed and at least 20 injured after a massive 95-car pileup on Interstate 77 near the Virginia and North Carolina border Sunday...
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'Peace To The Whole World': Pope Francis Urges Unity In First Easter Sunday Address
Pope Francis called for worldwide efforts towards peace in his first Easter Sunday address, urging leaders to find diplomatic solutions in Syria and North Korea.
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Oklahoma to Allow Horses to be Slaughtered for Meat
Oklahoma took a step toward allowing livestock owners to slaughter horses for food on Friday when the governor signed a bill that permits the practice,...
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North Korea Says it is Entering 'State of War' with South
North Korea said on Saturday that it was entering a "state of war" with South Korea, following a call to arms by the country's young...
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