Outgoing Democratic US Senator Mary Landrieu gave a farewell speech on the Senate floor yesterday. Landrieu says it’s been a joy to serve in the Senate these last 18 years…

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The Senator spoke about her achievements while serving as a US Senator, including promoting the oil and gas industry and adoption awareness.

You’ll see increased DWI patrols throughout the holiday period as part of the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission’s “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign. Lt. Col. John Leblanc says this holiday season, they’re working with over 60 law enforcement agencies across the state…

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Leblanc says 59 people were killed statewide in fatal accidents in December last year with alcohol use was a factor in more than half of those fatalities.

A documentary dubbed the first comprehensive overview of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion and aftermath, will open at the Prytania Theater in New Orleans today. Michelle Southern reports…

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Two high school state football champions will be crowned tonight in Mercedes Benz Superdome. In the Class 1-A championship game, top seeded Mangham takes on number two seed Haynesville at 4:30 PM. Then, in the Two-A title game, number one seed Many will face second seeded Kinder. The Class 3-, 4-, and 5-A championships will be played tomorrow.