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!['Tiger King' Announces Presidential Run (From Federal Prison)](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2023/03/attachment-Joe-Exotic-Campaign-Photo.jpg?w=980&q=75)
'Tiger King' Announces Presidential Run (From Federal Prison)
Netflix's most notorious star is back, and this time, he's running for President of the United States.
![LABI President Stephen Waguespack Joins Louisiana Governor Race](http://townsquare.media/site/180/files/2020/06/waguespack-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
LABI President Stephen Waguespack Joins Louisiana Governor Race
Resigning from his job leading the state's biggest business advocacy organization, Waguespack joins a crowded field in the race for governor.
![Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves Dodges Governor's Race](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2023/03/attachment-Garret-Graves-Twitter.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves Dodges Governor's Race
Despite previously feeling 'extraordinary pressure' to run, Graves has decided to stay in Congress.
![Louisiana Lawmaker Files Bill to End Insurance Rates Based on Gender](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2023/02/attachment-RS24573_GettyImages-511471770-scr.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Lawmaker Files Bill to End Insurance Rates Based on Gender
State Senator Jay Luneau, a Democrat from Alexandria, wants to ensure rates are calculated fairly.
![Organizers Say They Have Enough Signatures for Cantrell Recall](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2023/02/attachment-Untitled-design-2023-02-22T194721.622.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Organizers Say They Have Enough Signatures for Cantrell Recall
Efforts to recall New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell reached a milestone on Wednesday (Feb. 22) as organizers announced they have gathered enough signatures to "trigger a referendum" on Mayor Cantrell.
![CNN’s Don Lemon regrets saying Nikki Haley past her ‘prime’](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2023/02/attachment-GettyImages-1448413727.jpg?w=980&q=75)
CNN’s Don Lemon regrets saying Nikki Haley past her ‘prime’
Don Lemon startled some colleagues on CNN’s morning show Thursday with his implication that Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley, at age 51, was past her prime.
![Monique Blanco Boulet, Daughter of Former Gov., Running for Mayor](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2023/02/attachment-monique-blanco-boulet-campaign-photo.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Monique Blanco Boulet, Daughter of Former Gov., Running for Mayor
Monique Blanco Boulet will run as a Republican against Mayor-President Josh Guillory and Attorney Jan Swift.
![President Biden Heckled, Called a 'Liar' During SOTU Address](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2023/02/attachment-GettyImages-1463977535.jpg?w=980&q=75)
President Biden Heckled, Called a 'Liar' During SOTU Address
President Joe Biden exhorted Republicans over and over Tuesday night to work with him to “finish the job” of rebuilding the economy and uniting the nation as he delivered a State of the Union address meant to reassure to a country beset by pessimism and fraught political divisions.
![Several Lafayette Names Said to Be Running for State Legislature](http://townsquare.media/site/180/files/2021/07/attachment-GettyImages-1219410516.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Several Lafayette Names Said to Be Running for State Legislature
Several local seats are up for grabs, and there are plenty of names being discussed.
![Lafayette Mom Removed from Library Board Meeting Sparks Backlash](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2023/01/attachment-Melanie-Brevis-Lafayette-Library-Board-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Lafayette Mom Removed from Library Board Meeting Sparks Backlash
After a parent was highly critical of the board, sheriff's deputies were asked to remove her.
![Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser Opts-Out of Governor's Race in 2023](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2022/08/attachment-GettyImages-1216851909.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser Opts-Out of Governor's Race in 2023
Instead, Nungesser will run for re-election as Lt. Governor.
![Treasurer John Schroder Announces Bid for Louisiana Governor](http://townsquare.media/site/180/files/2020/07/schroder-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Treasurer John Schroder Announces Bid for Louisiana Governor
Louisiana's state treasurer looks to make a career move in 2023 in his bid for governor.
![Senator Kennedy Ends Speculation, Bows Out of Governor's Race](http://townsquare.media/site/180/files/2021/12/attachment-kennedy-8.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Senator Kennedy Ends Speculation, Bows Out of Governor's Race
The decision comes after months of folks wondering if he'll jump in.
![LISTEN:Moon Griffon Guest Hosts The Dan Bongino Show For 3rd Time](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2022/11/attachment-Moon-Griffon-Youtube-via-Moon-Griffon.jpg?w=980&q=75)
LISTEN:Moon Griffon Guest Hosts The Dan Bongino Show For 3rd Time
If you missed the show or just want to listen to it all over again, we have broken the audio down hour-by-hour for you, without commercials.
![Louisiana Rep. Higgins Announces Support for McCarthy for Speaker](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2020/10/Screen-Shot-2020-10-01-at-3.06.50-PM.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Rep. Higgins Announces Support for McCarthy for Speaker
Higgins had previously voted for Rep. Andy Biggs as Speaker.
![Moon Griffon Asked to Guest Host The Dan Bongino Show Once Again](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2022/11/attachment-Moon-Griffon-Youtube-via-Moon-Griffon.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Moon Griffon Asked to Guest Host The Dan Bongino Show Once Again
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - As Christmas Day approaches, nationally-syndicated radio host Dan Bongino has decided to offer an early gift to Moon Griffon and listeners across the state of Louisiana: another opportunity to host The Dan Bongino Show...
![Where Should Lafayette’s New Heymann Center Be Located?](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2016/08/Heymann-Center.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Where Should Lafayette’s New Heymann Center Be Located?
Lafayette Council members support an expert in-depth study and robust public input before a final decision is made.
![Billy Nungesser Gives Date for Decision on Louisiana Governor Run](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/02/BillyNungesser-www.crt_.state_.la_.us-image.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Billy Nungesser Gives Date for Decision on Louisiana Governor Run
Long expected to make a run for governor in 2023, Nungesser has announced the date we can expect his decision.
![Donald Trump Reinstated to Twitter, but Will He Come Back?](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2022/03/attachment-GettyImages-1330466317.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Donald Trump Reinstated to Twitter, but Will He Come Back?
After running a poll on his personal Twitter account, Musk unlocks Trump's account. But will the former President return to the site?
![UL Icon and Former First Gentleman, Raymond Blanco, Dies at 87](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2022/11/attachment-Doug-Dugas-University-of-Louisiana-at-Lafayette.jpg?w=980&q=75)
UL Icon and Former First Gentleman, Raymond Blanco, Dies at 87
The former First Gentleman of Louisiana is remembered for his service at the University of Louisiana and his support of his wife's political career.