The former Louisiana House speaker is indicted in connection with the disappearance 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. Tyler Bridges has been covering the story for The Advocate.

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The State Bond Commission has approved the City of New Orleans’ request to secure a 125-million-dollar loan to cover payroll costs into January. The city must have a dedicated fund for the loan, and Louisiana Legislative Auditor Mike Waguespack will oversee it. Waguespack took questions from Governor Jeff Landry.

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Tiger Rag is providing more insight into Brian Kelly’s 54-million dollar buyout dispute. Jeff Palermo has the story.

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The longest government shutdown in American history is over.  President Donald Trump signed a government funding bill last night, ending 43 days of no pay and uncertainty for thousands of Americans.