Flood victims waiting for a mobile home from FEMA will receive one by January 31st. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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The National Cattleman’s Beef Association says consumers could see lower beef prices because of an increase in production. CEO of Cattle Producers of Louisiana, Dave Foster, says packagers are offering feeders more money for their cattle, which has helped the market rebound…:
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The Governor’s Office confirms LDWF Secretary Charlie Melancon has stepped down. Melancon becomes the first cabinet secretary to leave the 11 month old Edwards Administration. The Governor says this will be a time of transition for the department, but there are positive reforms being made to LDWF to correct issues raised in the legislative auditor’s report regarding the previous administration.

The attorney for the man convicted of manslaughter for killing former Saints player Will Smith says they are mapping out an appeal this week. Cardell Hayes is scheduled to be sentenced February 17th, and the DA says he is seeking the maximum 60 years.

Lake Charles Police have made an arrest in a homicide that took place in 1987. Lt. Richard Harrell says they re-opened the cold case last spring and put together enough evidence to charge 59-year-old Harry James Richard with armed robbery and first degree murder in the death of 75-year-old Noah Breaux…:
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Harrell says more evidence and witness testimony has since come out, and police are preparing a case to present to the DA.