Governor John Bel Edwards is defending his brother, Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Daniel Edwards, whose office was raided by FBI agents last week. The feds said the searches were court ordered related to a drug investigation. The governor insists his brother had nothing to do with any crimes that may have taken place within the departments..:
cut 4 (09) “much less illegal”
Two suspects who worked for the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office are reportedly facing federal charges.

The Webster Parish Convention and Visitors Bureau is dealing with the ramifications of a nude video that was accidentally uploaded to the bureau’s Instagram account. Webster CVB Chairman Jerry Madden says the video was posted by the CVB’s Executive Director, 61-year-old Lynn Dorsey….:
Cut 8 (09) “our parish”
He says Dorsey has apologized.

LSU running back Leonard Fournette has received criticism from fans and those in the national media for deciding not to play in the Citrus Bowl. Tigers head coach Ed Orgeron came to Fournette’s defense today by saying Leonard would still be with the team today, if his ankle was not injured…:
cut 11 (10) “no question”
He said Fournette’s choice to heal up before the NFL draft is what’s best for him and his family.

Many Entergy Louisiana customers will see a refund on their January
bills. Company spokesperson Mike Burns …:
cut 14 (09) “rate decrease”
He says it amounts to about a $40 refund in January, and 43 cent decrease in monthly rates after. The refund was approved by the Public Service Commission
Wednesday.