Governor-elect John Bel Edwards announced a host of appointments to his cabinet and staff Tuesday including the new DHH Secretary, Dr. Rebekah Gee. She’ll oversee the state’s Medicaid expansion as part of Edwards’ campaign commitment. Gee says it would benefit thousands of poor working adults:
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Edwards takes office on Monday.

The two former Marksville deputies accused in the shooting death of a 6-year-old and injuring of his father in November, have pleaded not guilty. 32-year-old Derrick Stafford and 24-year-old Norris Greenhouse were indicted by an Avoyelles Parish grand jury on one count each of second degree murder and attempted second degree murder in December. The two will be tried separately later this year. They allegedly opened fire on 25-year-old Chris Few’s vehicle, injuring him and killing his son, Jeremy Mardis.

Mardi Gras season kicks off today with King’s Day and bakeries all over the state will be busy cooking up king cakes. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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The LSU men’s basketball team put on an impressive performance last night against No. 9 Kentucky in the PMAC. The Tigers came away with an 85-67 victory which ended the Wildcats 22-game SEC win streak. Contributing to LSU’s three double-doubles were Tim Quarterman, Craig Victor II and Ben Simmons. The Tigers continue league play this Saturday at Florida.