Governor John Bel Edwards is set to be sworn in for his second term and he’s already won a legislative battle. Gonzales Republican Representative Clay Schexnayder has been elected as Speaker of the House over Albany Representative Sherman Mack. Schexnayder was backed by a coalition of Democrats and moderate Republicans and is thought to be a more friendly choice for Edwards, but he says the People’s House will speak for itself…
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Lafayette Republican Page Cortez was elected Senate President.

In Bossier Parish, cleanup continues from Saturday morning’s EF-2 tornado that killed three people in northwest Louisiana. BPSO lieutenant Bill Davis says at least 50 homes sustained damage in Bossier Parish…
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Classes were canceled today at Benton Middle School as a tornado ripped part of the school’s roof off.

Coach O’s hometown of Larose in Lafourche Parish has special electricity in the air as the LSU Tigers are at the doorstep of a national championship.
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In his final press conference before tonight’s game, Orgeron said he kept the preparation for this game close to what they’ve done all year
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