Troopers are partnering with law enforcement across the state as part of the national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign. State Trooper Michael (RIKE-HEART) Reichardt says to add a designated driver to your holiday list of things to accomplish.

Cut 4 (07) “…drink and drive”

According to Louisiana State Police 16 people were killed over last year’s holiday season and 12 of those fatalities were alcohol-related.

Over 300 Louisiana farmers have attended hemp seminars as Ag Commissioner Mike Strain says federal approval for local production is imminent…

Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Matt Doyle

The New Orleans Saints regular season will wrap up on Sunday against the Carolina Panthers. The flue de lis (floor-uh-dee-lee) team still has a chance at snagging the number one seed which will earn them a home-field advantage in the NFC playoffs.

NFL Analyst Mike Detillier (D-eh-tool-yea) says New Orleans must beat the Panthers and hope a couple of teams lose…

Cut 10 (10) “…hands”

The Saints are 13-2 on the road over the last two seasons.

Ascension parish sheriff deputies raided what they believe was dog fighting activity in Donaldsonville. Four arrests were made and the search is on for others allegedly involved in dog fighting at a residence.

Ascension Sheriff Bobby Webre says they received a tip about dog fighting. When deputies arrived approximately 15 people scattered from the scene with a dog fight was in progress.

Cut 12 (10) “…just horrible”

Authorities say some suspects under arrest have a 30-thousand dollar bond.