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![Tomorrow Is Election Day; Polls Open At 7 a.m.](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/12/GettyImages-617792152.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Tomorrow Is Election Day; Polls Open At 7 a.m.
Secretary of State Tom Schedler predicts about a 15% turnout statewide.
![That One Time Donald Trump Endorsed Eminem For President In 2004 [VIDEO]](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2017/10/GettyImages-3105083.jpg?w=980&q=75)
That One Time Donald Trump Endorsed Eminem For President In 2004 [VIDEO]
The internet is on fire after Eminem's scathing diss of President Donald Trump, but do you remember when Slim Shady was endorsed by The Donald back in 2004?
![Sec of State Says Early Voting Numbers Remain Low](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/12/GettyImages-617792152.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Sec of State Says Early Voting Numbers Remain Low
The general election is set for Saturday, October 14th.
![Las Vegas Shooting Victim Who Was Shot In The Leg Stands To Meet President Trump [VIDEO]](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2017/10/GettyImages-857543404.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Las Vegas Shooting Victim Who Was Shot In The Leg Stands To Meet President Trump [VIDEO]
Thomas Gunderson was shot in the leg during the horrific Las Vegas shooting, but it didn't stop him from honoring his president.
Public Review Of Saints Contract With The State Won’t Happen Anytime Soon
Talk about taking a seat. Louisiana politicians will most likely not be discussing the agreements with the Saints publicly anytime soon.
![Sean Payton, Drew Brees Respond To President Trump’s Comments On NFL Players [LISTEN]](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2017/09/Screen-Shot-2017-09-25-at-7.36.35-AM.png?w=980&q=75)
Sean Payton, Drew Brees Respond To President Trump’s Comments On NFL Players [LISTEN]
The New Orleans Saints issued a statement in response to President Trump's comments on NFL players who sit or kneel during the national anthem.
![Saints Issue Statement In Response To President Trump’s NFL Comments](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2017/09/GettyImages-136536411.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Saints Issue Statement In Response To President Trump’s NFL Comments
The New Orleans Saints have joined numerous other NFL teams by releasing a statement in response to President Trump's recent remarks about player protests around the league.
![Jimmy Kimmel Rips Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy’s Healthcare Plan: ‘He Lied To My Face’](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2017/09/Screen-Shot-2017-09-20-at-7.50.52-AM.png?w=980&q=75)
Jimmy Kimmel Rips Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy’s Healthcare Plan: ‘He Lied To My Face’
Jimmy Kimmel did not hold back during his Tuesday night monologue.
![State Treasurer Election Only One Month Away](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/10/154450332.jpg?w=980&q=75)
State Treasurer Election Only One Month Away
Three Republican candidates are raising money. There’s also a Democrat and Libertarian on the ballot.
![143 Million People At Risk](http://townsquare.media/site/159/files/2017/09/RS2383_95046420.jpg?w=980&q=75)
143 Million People At Risk
A cybersecurity breach at a one of the three major credit monitoring companies has exposed 143 million people to identity theft. Find out if you're one of them.
![Drinking And Driving – A Crazy Idea That Would Put A Stop To It](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/12/72834871.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Drinking And Driving – A Crazy Idea That Would Put A Stop To It
I suggest that anyone who has been arrested for DUI, DWI, or OWI have that noted on their license and be required to put a special colored license plate on the back of their vehicle.
![Pres. Trump : Reince Priebus Out, John Kelly In As WH Chief Of Staff](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/07/Trump-Priebus-e1501277113849.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Pres. Trump : Reince Priebus Out, John Kelly In As WH Chief Of Staff
President Trump took to social media to announce the major administration shake up.
![Is It Time To Talk About Eliminating The State Treasurer Seat?](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/07/Treasurer-Ron-Henson.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Is It Time To Talk About Eliminating The State Treasurer Seat?
This is the first time in 17 years there has been an open race for the seat.
![Poll Finds Gov. Edwards Approval Rating At 58%](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/03/john-bel-edwards1.png?w=980&q=75)
Poll Finds Gov. Edwards Approval Rating At 58%
Southern Media and Opinion research had Edwards at 54% in May.
![Presidential Impeachment Attempts](http://townsquare.media/site/341/files/2017/06/Donald.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Presidential Impeachment Attempts
Impeachment attempts against US presidents is relatively low, and no US president has ever been convicted of the charges mentioned in the Articles of Impeachment.
![Protests Erupt As Trump Attends G20 Summit in Germany](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/07/809846906-2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Protests Erupt As Trump Attends G20 Summit in Germany
HAMBURG, Germany (AP) -- The Latest on the G-20 summit in Hamburg (all times local):
9:05 p.m.
German police say organizers of a protest against the Group of 20 summit have declared the march over after trouble broke out at the start of the demonstration in the northern city of Hamburg
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![Louisiana Attorney General Dropping Lawsuit Against Governor](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/09/AG-Jeff-Landry-Gov-John-Bel-Edwards-File-Photos.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Attorney General Dropping Lawsuit Against Governor
Lawmakers negotiated a compromise ending the budget dispute.
![John Kennedy Among 10 Senators Calling For The Cancellation Of August Recess](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2015/02/John-Kennedy-Facebook-e1463153341499.jpg?w=980&q=75)
John Kennedy Among 10 Senators Calling For The Cancellation Of August Recess
Kennedy says Congress is running otu of time to address important pieces of legislation before the fiscal year ends.
![Getting A Government Handout Could Soon Require Real Effort](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2011/06/Food-Stamps-Getty.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Getting A Government Handout Could Soon Require Real Effort
Why would anyone want to work when the government is practically begging you to stay home and do nothing?
![College Free Speech Bill Vetoed By Governor Edwards](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/08/CNN-via-You-Tube.jpg?w=980&q=75)
College Free Speech Bill Vetoed By Governor Edwards
A bill that would have better defined where the rights of speakers and protesters begin and end has met its end as Governor Edwards refuses to sign it.