Governor John Bel Edwards will not push for changes to the TOPS scholarship program. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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The former Police Chief for the Town of Killian was paid for time he did not work, received excessive compensation and used work credit cards for personal use, according to a recent state audit. Investigative Audit Manager Greg Clapinski…:
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Clapinski says they have turned findings over to the DA.

A USA article stoked fears that we could be facing a global chocolate shortage by 2050, saying research shows a surging demand from former third world countries. Chairman and CEO of Elmer’s Chocolate in Ponchatoula Rob Nelson believes the commerce will be able to handle supply…:
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The article cited a 2016 study from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and discussed how Mars Co, makers of M&Ms, was investing a billion dollars into sustainability projects.

Saints fans are loving a video making the rounds on social media showing the team and even coach Sean Payton dancing around the in the locker room following New Orleans playoff victory over Carolina on Sunday. Linebacker Manti Te’o says it was a great moment…:
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New Orleans will face the Vikings on Sunday at 3:40 pm in the NFC divisional playoffs.