06:30 Newscast, December 13th, 2017

Small business optimism is near a record high according to the National Federation of Independent Business. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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A Saints season ticket holder has filed a lawsuit in an effort to receive a refund for his tickets over National Anthem player protests. Lee Dragna of Morgan City says he and his family can no longer enjoy the games. He claims the rowdy, angry reaction of fans around his seats during the protests have made his tickets unusable. Dragna told the Advocate the Saints created this behavior by condoning it.

The NFL Network has suspended Marshall Faulk, Ike Taylor and Heath Evans over allegations of sexual harassment and assault. Professor of Psychiatry at LSU Health New Orleans Michelle Many says the individuals accused have a lot of power and control…:
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The accusations are spelled out in a lawsuit by a former NFL Network wardrobe stylist Jami Cantor.

Louisiana’s Abita Brewing Company is helping to celebrate New Orleans’ Tricentennial next year with a new beer called Maison Blanc. Brewmaster Mark Wilson says the concept comes from the area’s long standing history with French culture and lifestyles…:
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They expect to have the new brew available statewide by the first of the year.