Mitch Landrieu is in his final few days as Mayor of New Orleans. Landrieu was sworn in eight years ago as the city was still trying to rebound from Hurricane Katrina. Political analyst Clancy Dubos says Landrieu did well in moving the recovery along, but the failure of the Sewage and Water Board will weigh on his legacy as it led to flooding that could have been avoided…
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State Police say 62-year-old Erroll Nugent was impaired when he attempted a U-Turn on I-12 through the grassy median. Senior Trooper Dustin Dwight says when Nugent re-entered the interstate, an 18-wheeler hit his vehicle and the impact killed a one-month old child in his car…
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Nugent has been charged with vehicular negligent homicide.
Legislation is one step away from the governor’s desk that would require abortion clinics to provide additional information to women seeking their services. Michael Farrar has more.
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The Louisiana House approves legislation that prohibits the use of your hand-held cell phone while driving. Supporters say it will minimize distractions while behind the wheel and Slidell Representative Kevin Pearson says it’s about a driving culture change…
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