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Democratic Louisiana State Representative John Bel Edwards spoke to his supporters at an election watch party at the Hotel Monteleone in New Orleans after Senator David Vitter (R-LA) concede…

Senator David Vitter (R-LA) conceded the Louisiana gubernatorial race to his opponent, Democratic State Representative John Bel Edwards, in the state’s runoff election. In his speech, Senato…

Louisiana Senate candidates Senator David Vitter (R) and Representative Charlie Melancon (D) debated various issues.

Senator Mary Landrieu (D-LA) and Republican challenger John Kennedy met for their fourth and final live, televised debate. It took place in the WWL-TV studio in New Orleans and was moderated…

A citywide interfaith service was held at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Auditorium to commemorate the victims of Hurricane Katrina on the first anniversary of the hurricane’s landfa…

Victory and concession speeches in the run-off election for mayor of New Orleans held Saturday, May 20, 2006 were shown. Incumbent New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin defeated Lt. Gov. Mitch Land…

Incumbent New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin and final challenger Lt. Gov. Mitch Landrieu held a final debate before the run-off election Saturday, May 20, 2006.

Incumbent Mayor Ray Nagin and Lt. Governor Mitch Landrieu were shown giving their victory speeches after the New Orleans open primary election for mayor. As the two candidates with the most …

WWL-TV in New Orleans hosted a debate with seven of the candidates in the New Orleans mayoral race. The debate focused on the future of New Orleans, reconstruction plans and efforts to date,…

Live coverage of recovery efforts from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita was broadcasted by WWL-TV, New Orleans. Weather forecasts and video footage of the devastation were shown.

Live coverage of Hurricane Rita was broadcasted by WWL-TV, New Orleans. The newscast covered a briefing by emergency management officials. Weather forecasts for Hurricane Rita and video foot…

Live coverage of Hurricane Rita was broadcasted by WHOU-TV, Houston. Weather forecasts for Hurricane Rita and video footage of the hurricane devastation were shown.

Live coverage of Hurricane Rita was broadcasted by WWL-TV, New Orleans. Telephone calls were taken to update evacuation and response efforts. Weather forecasts for Hurricane Rita and video f…

Live coverage of Hurricane Rita was broadcasted by WWL-TV, New Orleans. Reporters discussed preparation efforts in anticipation of the hurricane. Weather forecasts for Hurricane Rita and vid…

Governor Blanco addressed the Louisiana State Legislature about Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. She thanked doctors, military personnel, firefighters, and all those who helped hurricane vi…

Candidates for a Louisiana U.S. Senate seat, Representative Chris John(D), Representative David Vitter(R), John Kennedy(D) and Arthur Morrell(D), participated in a debate. They responded to …

Speaking from Lafayette, Louisiana, Lt. Governor Kathleen Blanco acknowledged victory in the gubernatorial election. She would be the first woman governor of Louisiana. She thanked all the m…

Bobby Jindal, in New Orleans, conceded the Louisiana gubernatorial election. He praised voters for crossing party lines to support him and the people of Louisiana for holding a good election…

Senator Landrieu and Ms. Terrell debated one another prior to a December 7 run-off election. A panel of journalists asked questions about a number of issues including Louisiana values, negat…

In a studio, the candidates debated many issues, including Iraq, North Korea, jobs, health care, prescription drugs, education, homeland security, and Social Security. Mr. Woltering moderate…