Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy says he’ll support Todd Blanche’s nomination for U-S Attorney General, despite concerns over Blanche’s close ties to President Trump.

Critics worry Blanche could give the president too much influence over the Justice Department. Cassidy became emotional as he explained his decision…

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Cassidy says he’s also concerned that if Blanche is rejected, President Trump could nominate someone even more controversial.

State Police have arrested three Washington Parish residents in connection with a deadly hit-and-run crash in St. Tammany Parish.

Twenty-four-year-old Rodrigo Ornelas was killed while riding his bicycle at night on Highway 40 on April 12th. Trooper Marc Gremillion says investigators determined 34-year-old Megan Kyle of Bogalusa was the driver, and her parents tried to hide their daughter’s involvement…

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A Republican state lawmaker wants to ban Flock cameras and plans to file legislation next year.

The cameras scan license plates and vehicle information, storing the data in a searchable database. Oil City Representative Danny McCormick says they can help fight crime, but he believes collecting information without a warrant violates citizens’ rights…

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Today is the final day of qualifying for the November Congressional elections.

Board of Regents Chairwoman Misti Cordell qualified as a Republican in the Fifth District race. The open primary includes candidates from both parties, and Cordell says she hopes to appeal to all voters…

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The Fifth District race also includes Republican state lawmakers Stewart Cathey, Michael Echols and Gabe Firment.