Former-FBI Director James Comey is slated to testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee at this hour on his role in the investigation into possible Russian interference in the presidential election. US Senator John Kennedy says we have to get to the bottom of what happened
Cut 8 (08) “do that”

If lawmakers reach an agreement on a budget today, TOPS is expected to be fully funded. Jeff Palermo has the latest..:
Cut 1 (29) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

The Livingston Parish Coroner has released the autopsy findings for the Baton Rouge massage therapist found dead in a vacant building. It indicates 24-year-old Kayla Ann Denham died of blunt force trauma to the head associated with strangulation. Bond has been upgraded to $250-thousand for the murder suspect, 25-year-old Christopher Landry.

In Jefferson Davis Parish, three Jennings men have been cited by Wildlife and Fisheries agents for the illegal killing of two alligators. LDWF spokesman Adam Einck says one of the men posted a video of the incident on Facebook which is how they found out…:
Cut 14 (09) “in this video”
24-year-old Rhett Guidry, 19-year-old Dodie Bouley, and 23-year-old Kyle Thibodaux were issued citations including taking alligators during a closed season and hunting from a moving vehicle.

There were no jackpot winners in last night’s Powerball drawing which rises to an estimated $435 million dollars.