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New poll shows tight Louisiana Senate race

A new poll shows Louisiana's U.S. Senate race between Democrat Jamie Davis and Republican Julia Letlow is tied at 47% each ahead of the November 3 Election Day. The tight race suggests the outcome remains uncertain as voters prepare to cast their ballots in this statewide election.

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  1. · KLFYNew poll shows tie in Louisiana Senate race days ahead of election
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KLFY2d ago
Local Government & Politics

Court sues St. Landry Parish over $77,000 expense claim

The 27th Judicial District Court has filed a lawsuit against St. Landry Parish over an unpaid $77,000 operating expense bill. In response, Parish President Jesse Bellard has terminated security services at the court's annex building, escalating the dispute between the judicial and parish governments.

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KATC3d ago
Local Government & Politics

Letlow, Davis rally voters ahead of the Senate election

Congresswoman Julia Letlow and candidate Jamie Davis rallied voters in advance of the November 3, 2026, U.S. Senate election. KNOE conducted interviews with both candidates to discuss their campaigns and positions ahead of the statewide race.

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KATC3d ago
Local Government & Politics

Gov. Landry calls Daylight Saving Time ‘stupid’ in social media post

Governor Jeff Landry took to social media to criticize Daylight Saving Time as "stupid," joining President Donald Trump's push for the Senate to pass the Sunshine Protection Act. The issue has drawn attention from Louisiana's state leadership as the federal government considers making daylight saving time permanent nationwide.

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