A key Obamacare court case is likely headed to the New Orleans based 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals after a Texas judge struck down the entire law on the basis that the individual mandate penalty was unlawful. Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino says the 5th is one of the most conservative courts in the nation, with two thirds of the sitting judges appointed by Republican Presidents.
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Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry supports the lawsuit, while Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards says the lower court ruling jeopardizes health insurance for hundreds of thousands of Louisianians.

It wasn’t pretty, but the Saints beat Carolina 12-9 last night. New Orleans lone touchdown came in the fourth quarter and Quarterback Drew Brees says the defense also made winning plays down the stretch…
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New Orleans is 12-and-2 and can secure homefield advantage throughout the N-F-C playoffs with a win Sunday against Pittsburgh.

Two New Iberia residents are under arrest for child trafficking in a case where investigators allege a juvenile was forced to engage in sexual acts across Louisiana, and even trafficked across state lines. State Police Sergeant Jared Sandifer credits the Special Victims Unit for ending this disgusting crime.
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39-year-old Derrick Hall and 21-year-old Shaena Kelly face various charges.

Here’s a heartwarming story out of southwest Louisiana, 8-year-old Drake Quibodeaux of Vinton has an inoperable brain tumor and his Christmas wish was for Christmas cards. His story went viral and Drake has now received 34-thousand Christmas cards and more are on their way. His mother, Danielle, says many of the cards contain money…
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Drake and his family will also attend the Fiesta Bowl in Arizona.