All eyes are on the House of Representatives as it debates and votes on the funding package that the Senate passed this week to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, which is now in its 43rd day. LSU political science professor Robert Hogan says he expects this vote to fall along party lines.

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With the long-overdue addition of Arizona Democrat Adelita Grijalva, Johnson can only afford to lose two votes if Democrats are united in their opposition in order to pass the bill and end the shutdown.

Two law enforcement officers and the suspect are injured in a shooting in Tangipahoa Parish early this morning. State Police Trooper Shelby Mayfield says while the extent of the injuries required the officers to be admitted into the hospital, they are expected to recover.

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Investigators say a sheriff’s deputy pulled a driver over on U.S. 51, but the driver sped off and led officers from several agencies on a pursuit. Shots were exchanged during the pursuit.

Nick Saban returning to LSU to coach? It’s a possibility according to one online sportsbook. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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The former Louisiana House speaker is indicted in connection with the theft of a rare state artifact. A Baton Rouge grand jury indicted Clay Schexnayder on a charge of felony theft greater than 25-thousand dollars in the disappearance of an ancient cypress board that was last seen in his legislative office in Gonzales.