After losing the Senate runoff election, many are wondering what’s next for Mary Landrieu? Political Analyst Clancy Dubos expects Landrieu to first take some time off to spend with her family. He says, after a waiting period, Landrieu could consider becoming a lobbyist…

cut 4 (05) “before her”

He says Saturday’s defeat doesn’t necessarily mean that Landrieu’s political career is over, but it could be a while if she decides to run for office again.

Rising youth Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder diagnoses and treatment has lead the the Department of Health and Hospitals to host a symposium today focusing on finding solutions to the problem. Secretary Kathy Kliebert says they see an urgent need to gather doctors, parents, teachers and members of the community to explore the issue of the alarming rate of ADHD medication use in Louisiana….

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ADHD medication use has risen 35.5 percent from 2008 to 2012 and young adult use has nearly doubled.

In St. Landry Parish, a family is in mourning after a father died trying to rescue his son in a house fire. 42-year-old John Robertson Sr. of Grand Prairie rushed into the burning home to rescue his 10-year-old son, John Robertson Jr. The boy is in stable condition at a Baton Rouge hospital suffering burns over 40-percent of his body. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

It looks like former Governor Edwin Edwards will release another book next year and this one will have loads of pictures. Biographer Leo Honeycutt says while he was working on the 600+ page novel he ended up amassing over 900 pictures. He says the new venture is a coffee table book and will be Edwards’ life in pictures…

cut 16 (10) “first and second terms”

Honeycutt says they will begin working on the project next year and he’ll push to have it out by the end of the summer/early fall.

In Monday Night Football action, the Green Bay Packers held off the Atlanta Falcons 43-37. Aaron Rodgers threw for 327 yards and three touchdowns as the Pack improves to 10-3 on the year. The Falcons’ season record falls to 5-8 and, ironically, keeps the Saints in a first place tie in the NFC South.

The Big Easy is once again expecting many football fans in town for the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl and the Allstate Sugarbowl. New Orleans Tourism & Marketing Corporation President Mark Romig says the New Years Day matchup between Alabama and Ohio State in the Sugarbowl will be legendary…:

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Romig says they are expecting a sell-out crowd at the Mercedez Benz Superdome for the inaugural College Football Playoff and expects the city to be packed.

The matchup for the Duck Commander Independence Bowl has been set as the South Carolina Gamecocks will face the Miami Hurricanes on December 27th in Shreveport. Independence Bowl Public Relations Director, Stefan Nolet, says the excitement for this year’s game began in February when West Monroe-based Duck Commander signed on as the game’s sponsor…

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This is the first time the game will be broadcast on network television since 1991.

5 State football champions will be crowned this weekend at the AllState Sugar Bowl LHSAA Prep Classic in the Mercedes Benz Superdome. In Class 1A, Mangham will take on Haynesville. Many faces Kinder in the Class 2A final. In 3A, it’s Livonia versus Amite. Class 4A sees Warren Easton play Neville. And in Class 5A, Destrehan will face Acadiana.

The Department of Health and Hospitals is hosting a symposium today which will focus on finding solutions to rising youth ADHD diagnoses and treatment. Secretary Kathy Kliebert says it’s concerning that Louisiana has the second highest state ADHD prescription rate in the nation…

cut 6 (13) “come up with solutions”

ADHD medication use has risen 35.5 percent from 2008 to 2012 and young adult use has nearly doubled.

Now that the US Senate election is over and she won’t be returning to Congress, what’s next for Mary Landrieu? Political Analyst Clancy Dubos expects Landrieu to first take some time off to spend with her family…

cut 3 (08) “with voters, for her”

Dubos thinks Landrieu will have many options ahead of her.

Former Governor Edwin Edwards will be releasing another book next year and this one will be loaded with pictures. Biographer Leo Honeycutt says many people have been asking him to write another book about The Cajun Prince since there are already several new chapters in his life…

cut 15 (08) “very historic”

He says the new venture is a coffee table book and will be Edwards’ life in pictures. Honeycutt says they will begin working on the project next year and he’ll push to have it out by the end of the summer/early fall.

When the new Congress is seated in January, many experts say the Republican Party will have some work to do…
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The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected BP’s challenge of the multi-billion dollar settlement set forth by lower courts in connection with the 2010 Gulf Oil Spill. Most legal experts suspect that there will not be any futher litigation in the matter, and BP will have to abide by the deal it made.

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This year’s elections are over and coming up next in Louisiana politics will be the 2015 Governor’s race. Republicans US Senator David Vitter, Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne, PSC member Scott Angelle are all running, with and the only Democrat State Representative John Bel Edwards. UL-Lafayette Political Science professor Pearson Cross says Vitter is most likely to make the runoff.:
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Cross says he is doubtful that New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu will run after his sister lost.

Now to Congressional committee talk, with the GOP promising Senator-elect Bill Cassidy a seat on the Senate energy committee. Also, Sixth District Congressman-elect Garret Graves says, with Vance McAllister leaving, Graves says he will get Mcallister’s spot on the Senate Energy Committee…
CUT 10 (07) Q: “Louisiana’s economy”
Congressman-elect Ralph Abraham, representing the 5th District, will likely replace McAllister on the House Agriculture Committee.

As was predicted, the Republican party is about to have control of both the House and Senate, and 4th District Congressman John Fleming of Leesville says the party discussion now turns to how they can rebuild the trust of the American people…
CUT 3 (11) “they like Republicans”
Fleming says they will probably get the Keystone Pipeline on the floor fairly quickly.

State Police say an Opelousas man was killed Saturday evening when the bike on which he was riding was struck from behind by a pickup truck in St. Landry Parish. Master Trooper Brooks David says 55-year-old Joseph Norman was riding his bike when he was struck by 69 year-old Joseph Thibodeaux.
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He says Norman was wearing dark clothing.

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Louisiana Senator-elect Bill Cassidy says the Republican Party is ready to hit the ground running in Washington…
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Cassidy also says he is seeking a spot on the Senate Appropriations committee. The GOP has already promised him a seat on the Senate energy committee.

The Louisiana’s Governor’s race is now a political focal point, and we already know that Senator David Vitter and Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne are the Republican front-runners. On the democratic side, there WAS some specultation that New Olreans Mayor Mitch Landrieu might run, but U-L-L Political Science Professor Peaerson Cross says that was before his sister suffered defeat….
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State Representative Jon Bel edwards is the only announced Democrat so far.

The Who Dat Nation is depressed today after the horrible, terrible 41-10 loss to the Carolina Panthers in the Mercedes Benz Superdome on Sunday. Carolina jumped out to a 17-0 lead in the first quarter and the Saints didn’t do much to get back in the game. Coach Sean Payton calls it an embarassing performance…:
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It’s the 4th straight loss at home and the largest margin of defeat for the franchise since 2007.

Anthony Davis scored 23 points and Jrue Holiday added 22 as the Pels blew past the Los Angeles Lakers 104-87.

The LSU football team will play Notre Dame in the Music City Bowl on Tuesday, December 30th. It’s the 15th straight season the Tigers will play in a bowl game and it’s their first meeting against the Fighting Irish since beating them 41-13 in the 2007 Sugar Bowl. It’s been a down season for Notre Dame as they are 7-and-5, but LSU defensive tackle Christian LaCouture (Lock-uh-chur) says it’s exciting to play one of the most recognizable names in college football…:
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Kick-off for the game is set for two PM in Nashville.

Louisiana Tech has accepted an offer to play in the Heart of Dallas Bowl against the University of Illinois. On December 20th’s New Orleans Bowl, UL-Lafayette will face Nevada.

Now that the Republican Party has control of both the House and Senate in Washington, the bills will be moving at a much quicker pace than the last session. Fourth District Congressman John Fleming of Leesville says he has a pretty good idea of what bills will travel to the President’s desk…
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With regard to committee assignments, it appears that 6th District Congressmen-elect Garret Graves would be the only Louisiana member sitting on the House Transportation Committee…:
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Sources say that 5th District Congressman Ralph Abraham is in line for a spot on the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee. The GOP has already promised Senator-elect Bill Cassidy a seat on the Senate energy committee.
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With Louisiana’s next political focus shifting to the 2015 Governor’s race, most polls indicate that Senator David Vitter is the front-runner, with Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne likely to make the run-off. UL-Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says…
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The only Democrat so far in the race is State Representative Jon Bel Edwards.

An Opelousas bicyclist is dead after being struck from behind by a pickup truck in St. Landry Parish. Fifty-five year-old Joseph Norman was riding with no lights, and wearing dark clothing. The driver of the truck was 69 year-old Joseph Thibodeaux of Prairieville.
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That’s State Police Master Trooper Brooks David (da-VEED).

This year’s elections are over and coming up next in Louisiana politics will be the 2015 Governor’s race…:
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State Police are still investigation a single vehicle crash that has claimed the life of a Houma man this morning just after 6 am on Highway 316 in LaFourche Parish. Thirty seven-year-old Gustuvo Mexa-Andino left the roadway twice and eventually ended up in a drainage canal. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

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When the new Congress convenes in January, the Republican Party will have control of both Houses of Congress, and it is anticipated that new bills will be cranked out a near-record pace. But 4th District Congressman John Fleming of Leesville says compromise will still play are part, particularly with Obama Care…
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It says Republicans need to make things right and work to rebuild the trust of the American people.

Also in Washington, as 5th District Congressman Vance McAllister leaves his position on the House Natural Resources Committee, newly elected 6th District Congressman Garret Graves says he is going to get that spot….
CUT 10 (07) Q: ‘Louisiana economy’
Congressman-elect Ralph Abraham, representing the 5th District, will likely replace McAllister on the House Agriculture Committee.