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Jindal Stumps For Perry

Governor Bobby Jindal was spending the last hours leading to the Iowa caucuses in the state making his pitch for Texas Governor Rick Perry's candidacy for the GOP nomination. » More

Iowa race quieter than in the past

It's been a different presidential race in Iowa this year -- a lot quieter. » More

Gingrich campaign looks to write-in effort in Virginia -- but state law bans it

It looks like Newt Gingrich won't be able to mount a write-in campaign for the Republican primary in Virginia after all. » More

Jindal to stump for Rick Perry in Iowa this week

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) -- Gov. Bobby Jindal is in Iowa this week to help Texas Gov. Rick Perry's presidential campaign in the last push before the first-in-the-nation Jan. 3 caucuses. » More

Gingrich, Romney begin final pitches

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Republican president hopeful Newt Gingrich doubled down on his criticism of federal judges and the Supreme Court on Sunday as chief rival Mitt Romney defended his record against likely Democratic attacks. With close to two weeks before GOP voters start choosing their nominee, Gingrich is courting the conservative primary voters he will need to win in Iowa and sustain his campaign against Romney, whose superior organization and pile of cash has him seeming ever more confident as he looks ahead to the general election. » More

Louisiana Democrats look to rebuild grassroots base

After a string of losses and the inability to field a slate of statewide candidates this fall, Louisiana's Democratic Party is retrenching. » More

Natchitoches mayor won't seek fourth term

Natchitoches Mayor Wayne McCullen announced Monday he will not seek a fourth term in next year's election. » More

Tarver defeats Jackson in Senate race

After an eight-year absence, longtime lawmaker Greg Tarver of Shreveport is headed back to the Louisiana state Senate. Tarver on Saturday defeated incumbent Lydia Jackson for the Senate District 39 seat he held for 20 years. » More

Norton wins re-election to House of Representatives

State Rep. Barbara Norton of Shreveport won re-election to a second term on Saturday, defeating challenger Lynn Cawthorne in a runoff for the House District 3 seat. » More

Bossier voters approve new casino

Bossier Parish voters on Saturday overwhelmingly approved a fourth floating casino in Bossier City -- a gaming barge and Margaritaville-themed hotel. » More

Sims elected to Shreveport City Court judgeship

Attorney Sheva Sims won election Saturday to a judgeship on the Shreveport City Court. » More

Glover fined for inaccuracies in campaign finance reports

The state ethics administration has fined Shreveport Mayor Cedric Glover $3,000 for inaccuracies in campaign finance disclosure reports. The fine is connected to reports filed by Glover in last year's mayor's race. He won a second term. » More

Campaign lawsuit dismissed

A lawsuit brought by Louisiana House of Representatives candidate Duke Lowrie against his opponent Jeff Thompson, alleging that a campaign mailer sent to voters in the Bossier City district contained information that Thompson learned when he provided legal advice to Lowrie, has been dismissed. » More

Romney Wins Maine Caucuses

Jindal Stumps For Perry

Romney says he expects to win Iowa's caucuses

Perry pushes his status as a conservative outsider

Family Matters

Gingrich, Romney begin final pitches

Bossier voters approve new casino

Edwards new sheriff in Red River Parish; Richardson elected in Sabine

Voters agree to ban real estate transfer taxes

Buddy Roemer optimistic about America's future

Voter Turnout Low In La. Governor's Race

Lawmakers endorse Greg Tarver