Governor John Bel Edwards met with members of the House Republican Delegation today as he’s eyeing a February special session to solve the so-called fiscal cliff. Emelie Gunn has more…
Senator John Kennedy is asking the Louisiana Department of Finance that former State Police Superintendent Mike Edmonson pay uncollected income taxes while serving on Governor Edwards cabinet as secretary. The fringe benefits Kennedy claims include housing, utilities and cable tv. Kennedy says it’s not fair that Edmonson gets by not paying when the Governor is asking to raise taxes by over 1-billion-dollars…
The Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office says a deputy was arrested and fired after he allegedly wrecked his patrol car while driving intoxicated early this morning. Commander Lonny Cavalier says the accident occurred near Deputy Joseph Edward Repp’s home in Pierre Part…
The headquarters for the state Department of Transportation in Baton Rouge were vandalized last night. Windows on the east side of the building received damage from the gunshots. Senior Trooper Bryan Lee says steps have been taken to ensure the building is secure and it is monitored by the Department of Public Safety…
Evidence is being collected for an investigation…