Election

Edwin Edwards is running for the 6th Congressional district in Louisiana. The Louisiana Democratic Party has endorsed Edwards though Mary Landrieu has not. There are 13 people running for the seat. Can Edwards win?

I really had trouble with the headline for this one. Should it be based on Sulphur Mayor Chris Duncan winning re-election. Should it be based on him beating the same candidate again; or should it be based on the fact that (according to the American Press) less than 4,00 people voted in the election.

One is 70 years old and the other is 83 and they just don't like each other. One has even placed an article in the paper to keep people for voting for the other.  Their differences finally came to a head and fisticuffs were the result.

Edwin Edwards is an 86 year old convicted felon. He is also a 4 times Governor of Louisiana and served in Congress. He is thinking of throwing his hat back into politics with a run for Congress. Would he have your support?

The polls for Saturday's election open at 7 a.m. -- NOT at 6 a.m. like they used to.  The law has changed, and the polls are now open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.  Make sure you get out and vote -- and bring your pictured I.D.  Here's everything you'll see on Saturday's ballot:

With the news of the Pope Benedict XVI's resignation comes the beginning of the process to elect a new one. It is a very detailed process and very secretive. We are all used to following elections with social media and twenty news networks. The Vatican does not work that way.

10:30 p.m. -- Well, folks, while there are still a few precincts outstanding, there aren't enough to change any outcomes at this point, so we're calling it.  Charles Boustany and Jeff Landry will head to a December runoff in the 3rd U.S. Congressional District, while John Fleming will be the next U.S. representative for the 4th District.  Check out how all the other local races in Southwest Louisi

U.S. Congressmen Charles Boustany and Jeff Landry finally sat down for an actual debate tonight and got to the heart of a lot of interesting questions on Obamacare, Medicare, negative campaigning, and jobs in the oil and gas industry.  If you missed it, we have the full debate, broken down into questions so you can hear the parts you're interested in.

It was a very informative night in the sole, exclusive debate between U.S. Congressmen Jeff Landry and Charles Boustany tonight.  In the second part of tonight's debate, they touched on the national debt ceiling, their votes while in Congress, the nation's taxation problems and the negative feelings toward Congress.  Here's the audio from the second half of the show.

Early voting in Calcasieu Parish is now officially over, which means if you missed it, you'd better make sure to hit the polls between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 6.  But if early voting is any indication of what Election Day will look like, the turnout at the polls may be pretty strong.

Kevin Naquin who is known for his music and performing has enter a new chapter in life.  Kevin was recently elected to District One City Council in Lafayette. Kevin was sworn in on Tuesday January 3rd, 2012 and will begin serving a four year term as a City Councilman. Kevin is known for his great Cajun music.  We had a chance to sit down and talk to Kevin about his new position and what his plans

Voters in Allen Parish will have to wait until next year to vote on weather they want to Reinstate Video Poker in the Parish.