The Edwards Administration is getting the word out about the ramifications if the state goes over the so-called fiscal cliff.
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Governor John Bel Edwards is in New Orleans today, where he’s set to hold a press conference with Mayor Mitch Landrieu. There’s concerns about additional flooding, because the city has lost power to a turbine that powers pumping stations that service the East Bank of New Orleans. Landrieu says the the city’s ability to pump water has been diminished.

Baton Rouge Police have made an arrest in the fatal armed robbery that cost a Tennessee truck driver his life on Tuesday morning. Sgt. L’Jean McKneely says they identified the suspect, 18-year-old Landry Carter, from his involvement in other robberies.
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Keith Odom of Tennessee was robbed and fatally shot while fixing a flat tire in a parking lot.

Louisiana parents of autistic children have a new resource after the Baton Rouge Area Foundation helped to launch a website full of information about benefits and resources. Director of civic leadership initiatives Lauren Jumonville says they hope to help point parents in the right direction..:
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The website La.ExceptionalLives.org.