The Louisiana Convenience and Vape Store Association is challenging a new law that requires products to be on an approved list in order to be sold in Louisiana. They say it’s unconstitutional. Covington Representative Paul Hollis, who pushed for the vape legislation, says he doesn’t think the lawsuit will be a success since the vape products not on the registry are also not FDA approved.

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After more than a six-month blackout, the lights are set to go back on in Hollywood South as a deal was reached between actors union and studios. The new three-year contract was valued at more than one billion dollars and included increases in minimum salaries, and benefits, as well as a new residual for streaming programs.

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New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell is in Kenya right now as she’s hit with ethics charges for those 15 flight upgrades over a 2 year period costing the city almost $29,000. She paid the city back last year but could still she could face a $10,000 fine.  Lapolitics.com publisher Jeremy Alford says, even if Cantrell is fined, we will have to wait and see…

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Your Thanksgiving Turkey will cost you 16 percent less this year. But the cost of other foods has nearly doubled. That’s according to Ag Commissioner Mike Strain, who says Strain says almost everything is more expensive, so…

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Your Thanksgiving Turkey will cost you 16 percent less this year. But the cost of other foods has nearly doubled. That’s according to Ag Commissioner Mike Strain, who says Strain says the price of everything from flour to canned corn to butter and cranberry sauce is higher

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Louisiana’s new V-A-P-E Directory is out. It contains nearly 400 products are authorized to be sold in Louisiana. But popular disposable vapes like Elf Bars did not make the cut. Covington Representative Paul Hollis, who pushed for the vape legislation, says that’s a good thing…

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New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell is visiting Kenya for UN Meetings, meanwhile back home, she’s facing ethics charges. Colleen Crain has the story…

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Some good news out of St. John Parish. Interstate 55 is expected to reopen in both directions next week. I-55 north has been closed for nearly three weeks…that after 168 car pile up that left seven people dead.

The Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control has released a list of of approved vape and alternative nicotine products. It’s the result of legislation sponsored by Covington Representative Paul Hollis. Hollis says this registry is going to make sure that these products are as safe as they possibly can be…

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A federal appeals court orders Louisiana’s Legislature to approve a new Congressional district map with two majority minority districts by January 15th. A tall order in a short amount of time under any circumstances. But the new legislature won’t be sworn in until January 8^th. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says redistricting is a difficult process and freshmen lawmakers will need to get caught up to speed quickly…

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The Saints leave for Minnesota today to take on the Vikings tomorrow, but will wide receiver Michael Thomas make the trip? Thomas was reportedly arrested in Kenner last night. Thomas allegedly slapped a phone out of another person’s hand. The Saints say they are aware of the incident and gathering more information.

New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell is in Kenya right now as she’s hit with ethics charges for those 15 flight upgrades over a 2 year period costing the city almost $29,000. Cantrell paid the city back the $28,856 about a year ago. LaPolitics.com Publisher Jeremy Alford speculated on the timing of the Ethics Board’s actions…

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Cantrell has said that her upgrades to first class were a matter of safety not luxury.  She could face a $10,000 fine or a censure from the Board.

A big development in the lawsuit against Louisiana’s current Congressional District map. A panel of the U-S Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals is ordering state legislators to draw a new Congressional map by January 15th. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says this is a difficult assignment as a new legislature is sworn in on January 8th….

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With less than two weeks to go before Turkey Day, State Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says the cost for the main staple of your Thanksgiving meal is 16-percent less than last year, but other foods have nearly doubled.

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The Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control has released a list of vape products that can be legally sold. Jeff Palermo has the story….

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Interstate 55—in St. John Parish is expected to reopen in both directions next week, barring any weather delays. A full closure of I-55 southbound is planned for tomorrow though, beginning at 6:30 a.m.  Of course I-55 north has been closed for nearly three weeks after that massive deadly crash involving 168 vehicles.

A big development in the lawsuit against Louisiana’s current Congressional District map. A panel of the U-S Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals is ordering state legislators to draw a new Congressional map by January 15th. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says this is a difficult assignment as a new legislature is sworn in on January 8th….

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I-55 Should be open in both directions sometime next week but DOTD says there will be a complete shutdown of both lanes of I-55 Southbound near Ponchatoula on Sunday morning around 6 AM. Drivers will need to detour at exit 22 but can rejoin the interstate at Ruddock. Northbound I-55 remains closed until complete barrier rail repair and road striping is completed. All lanes in both directions are expected to be open sometime next week.

New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell is in Kenya 4 days ahead of the UN Meetings on plastics pollution. Meanwhile back home, the State Ethics Board has brought her up on charges for those 15 flight upgrades over a 2 year period costing the city almost $29,000. Cantrell paid the city back the $28,856 about a year ago. LaPolitics.com Publisher Jeremy Alford speculated on the timing of the Ethics Board’s actions…

Cut 9 (06) “…these flights.” 

The Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control has released a list of of approved vape and alternative nicotine products. It’s the result of legislation sponsored by Covington Representative Paul Hollis. Hollis says this registry is going to make sure that these products are as safe as they possibly can be…

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The state Ethics Board has charged New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell for 2 years of first class flights which under public pressure she paid back. Cantrell has said that her upgrades were a matter of safety not luxury. The Ethics Adjudicatory Board is likely to hear the case but Alford says, Even if Cantrell is fined, we will have to wait and see…

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The V-A-P-E Directory released by the Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control contains 397 products that are authorized to be sold in Louisiana. JUUL products, nicotine pouches and B-I-D-I stick products are on the list. But popular disposable vapes are missing like Elf Bars. Covington Representative Paul Hollis says that’s a good thing…

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Turkey Day is less than 2 weeks away and State Ag and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain says folks shouldn’t bypass having Louisiana homegrown produce on their Thanksgiving dinner table.

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November is National Pet Cancer Awareness Month and the Veterinary Cancer Society estimates one in four dogs will develop cancer at some point. Ginger Guttner with LSU School of Veterinary Medicine says nearly 50 percent of dogs over age 10 will develop cancer.  She urges pet owners to keep an eye out for warning signs.

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Other possible signs of cancer include enlarged or changing lumps and rapid weight loss.

The Natchitoches Sheriff’s Office have made an arrest in the March murder of Mark Hailey owner of Fat Daddy’s Crawfish in Shreveport. After an 8 month investigation multiple search warrants and analysis of forensic evidence, NPSO announced they arrested 35 year old Patrick D Howard of Natchitoches for Principle to 1^st Degree Murder. The investigation is active and ongoing.

The Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control has released a list of vape products that can be legally sold. Jeff Palermo has the story….

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The State Ethics Board has charged New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell for those 15 first class flight upgrades over a 2 year period costing the city almost $29,000 though she paid the city back after much public controversy, Cantrell could face a $10,000 fine or a censure from the Board. La Politics Dot Com Publisher, Jeremy Alford questions whether that’s enough…

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With less than two weeks to go before Turkey Day, State Ag and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain says be prepared to pay 16 percent less for the main staple of your Thanksgiving meal this year, but other foods have nearly doubled.

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