A Slidell Police Officer remains in critical condition after he was possibly driving drunk in a crash that killed his passenger early Sunday morning. State Police Trooper Greg Marchand says it was a single vehicle wreck and 31-year-old John Cole, who was off-duty at the time, was at the wheel…

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A 31-year-old passenger in Cole’s vehicle, Daniel Hanlon, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Gay marriage supporters in Louisiana have filed an appeal regarding last week’s ruling by a federal judge that upheld Louisiana’s ban on same-sex marriage. But Tulane Constitutional Law Professor Keith Werhan says the US Supreme Court will likely rule on this issue before the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans has a chance…

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He says a Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage will likely come next year.

Former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin must report to the federal prison in Texarkana by noon today to serve his 10-year sentence on public corruption charges. Robert English is a professor at Loyola University and former Bureau of Prisons official. He says Texarkana is minimum security but it’s also minimal in terms of privacy…

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Nagin’s sentence is set to be over in 2024.

The California Legislature approved a bill that would more than triple the funding for their film and TV tax credit program. The measure hopes to make California more competitive with rival states like Louisiana. But Louisiana Entertainment Executive Director Chris Stelly says it’s more than just tax incentives that make “Hollywood South” attractive…

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He doesn’t think California’s move will have much impact on the film industry in Louisiana.

In exactly one year, candidates will officially be able to qualify for the 2015 Governor’s race. So far, Republicans Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne and US Senator David Vitter have declared candidacy. The only announced Democrat, so far, is State Representative John Bel Edwards. UL-Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says even though Edwards is not well known throughout the state, there are plenty who will pull the lever for the “D” no matter what…

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Democratic New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu is a rumored candidate.

State Police are investigating a fatal crash involving an off-duty Slidell Police Officer who may have been drunk when the crash occurred. They say 31-year-old John Cole was driving when he lost control of the vehicle and flipped into a ditch. His passenger, 31-year-old Daniel Hanlon of Slidell, was pronounced dead at the scene. Cole was transported to a local hospital where he is listed in serious condition. Impairment is suspected on part of the officer.

Supporters of gay marriage in Louisiana have filed an appeal with the US Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals regarding the ruling last week by a federal judge who upheld Louisiana’s ban on same sex marriage. But Tulane Constitutional Law Professor Keith Werhan says the US Supreme Court will likely rule on this issue and put to rest the argument over whether states have the right to define what constitutes a marriage…

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He says the Supreme Court ruling will likely come before the federal appeals court has a chance.

The California Legislature approved a bill that would more than triple the funding for their film credit program. What impact will this have on “Hollywood South”? Louisiana Entertainment Executive Director Chris Stelly doesn’t think it will threaten the states film industry…

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He says Louisiana has built a great infrastructure for TV and film production over the past 10 years.

One year from today candidates will officially be able to qualify for the 2015 Governor’s Race. Jeff Palermo sees where things stand now…:
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State Police say an off-duty Slidell Police officer may have been drunk when he got into a fatal crash Sunday morning. They say 31-year-old John Cole was driving when he missed a curve and flipped into a ditch. His passenger, 31-year-old Daniel Hanlon also of Slidell, was pronounced dead on the scene. Impairment is suspected on the part of the officer who is in serious condition at a New Orleans hospital.

Lawmakers in California recently approved a bill that would pump a lot more money into their film tax credit program, but Louisiana Entertainment doesn’t think that threatens Hollywood South. Executive Director Chris Stelly says the move DOES speak highly of what Louisiana has done over the last several years…:
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California Governor Jerry Brown is expected to sign the film tax legislation into law.

Former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin begins his prison sentence today at the Texarkana Federal Correctional Institution. Loyola University Criminal Justice Professor and former Bureau of Prisons official, Robert English says its a minimum security facility and there’s virtually the same as Oakdale where the judge recommended Nagin serve his time…:
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Nagin was sentenced to 10 years in prison for his conviction on bribery and money laundering charges.

Former New Orleans Mayor Ran Nagin has until noon to report to a federal prison in Texarkanas. That’s where he’ll serve a ten-year sentence on charges of bribery, money laundering and tax evasion. Loyola University Criminal Justice Professor Robert English says the Bureau of Prisons decided to send Nagin to the Texas facility…
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The Texasarkana facility is closer to Nagin’s Dallas area home.

Supporters of gay marriage have filed an appeal against a ruling last week by a US District Judge that upheld the state’s ban on same-sex marriages. Tulane Constitutional law professor Keith Werhan anticipates a ruling from the US Supreme Court, before the federal appeals court makes a decision on the Louisiana case…
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The California legislature approved a bill that would more than triple the funding for their film and TV tax credit program. What impact will this have on “Hollywood South”? Eric Gill reports…
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An inmate who escaped the Lafourche Parish jail last night is back in custody. Authorities say 26-year-old Jason Dempster fled prison for a few hours while serving a 90-day sentence for failure to pay child support.

One year from today candidates will officially be able to qualify for the 2015 Governor’s Race. So far, Republicans Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne and US Senator David Vitter have declared their candidacy. Other potential Republicans include State Treasurer John Kennedy and PCS member Scott Angelle. UL-Lafayette Political Science professor Pearson Cross says Vitter is a solid favorite, however…:
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California lawmakers have approved legislation tripling the state’s film and tax credit program. The legislation hopes to make California more competitive with rival states like Louisiana. But executive director of Louisiana Entertainment, Chris Stelly, says it’s more than just tax incentives that make “Hollywood South” attractive….
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Former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin begins serving his ten-year prison sentence today at the Texarkanas Federal Correctional Institution. Scott Carwile reports….
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The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s office is seeking an inmate who escaped from their parish jail last night. Authorities say 26-year-old Jason Dempster was serving a 90-day sentence for failure to pay child support and the Assumption Parish sheriff’s office also says he failed to appear in court for traffic violations.

A year from today, candidates seeking to become Louisiana’s next governor will have a chance to qualify for that race. Republicans, Lt Governor Jay Dardenne and US Senator David Vitter, are planning to run and so far the only announced democrat is state representative John Bel Edwards. UL Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says if the Amite lawmaker gets a lot of support, it would put him in a runoff with Vitter…
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New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu’s name has also been mentioned as a candidate.

Former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin has until noon today to report to federal prison and begin serving a ten-year sentence on corruption charges. Loyola University Criminal Justice Professor Robert English….
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Suppporters of gay marriage in Louisiana have filed an appeal with the US Fifth Circuit of Appeals regarding the ruling last week by federal judge Martin Feldman who upheld Louisiana’s ban on same sex marriages. But Tulane constitutional law professor Keith Werhan says the US Supreme Court will likely rule on this issue, before the federal appeals court in New Orleans has a chance……
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Werhan says when the nation’s high court makes a ruling, it will put to rest the argument over whether states have the right to define what constitutes a marriage.

Republican Congressman Bill Cassidy is responding to the results of a new Rasmussen survey that shows him with a 3 percentage point lead over Democratic Senator Mary Landrieu. Cassidy says his common sense conservative reform message is resonating with voters, but LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan says, it’s more than just that…

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The survey sampled 800 likely voters.

Governor Bobby Jindal is on the road today, visiting the all – important Presidential campaign state of New Hampshire. This hour, he is making an appearance at a picnic and Chili Fest sponsored by the Seacoast Republican Women’s Organization. It is Jindal’s second trip to New Hampshire this year, as he is considering a run for the White House in 2016.

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The lawsuit filed by Covington Representative Paul Hollis challenging the residency of incumbent Senator Mary Landrieu was tossed by a Baton Rouge judge yesterday. Hollis claimed Landrieu was not a resident of the state, making her ineligible to run for Senate. He believes, however, the issue will not just go away…

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In just about 7 hours, LSU kicks off their first game in the newly expanded Tiger Stadium against Sam Houston State. Tomorrow , it’s the Saints on the road against Atlanta, and even though the Falcons’ record wasn’t that good last year, Sean Payton says the Saints road record wasn’t that good either…

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The 12 noon game will be on Fox.

Republican Congressman Bill Cassidy has a slight lead over democratic incumbent Mary Landrieu in the latest US Senate Poll. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Madison Parish Sheriff’s Deputies say they’ve made an arrest yesterday in connection in the shooting death of a Tallulah man Thursday night. Rashard Neil is charged with second degree murder for the alleged killing of LaPatrick Mitchell, who was shot several times at a car wash in Tallulah. Neil’s bond was set at one million dollars.

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The lawsuit challenging the residency of Senator Mary Landrieu and whether or not she’s qualified to run for re-election was dismissed by a judge in Baton Rouge yesterday. Judge Wilson Fields said you can’t make such a challenge unless a candidate has already been elected. ULM Political Science professor Joshua Stockley says the book is closed…

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The suit was filed by Covington Representative Paul Hollis.

Sunset Police are continuing their investigation in a Thursday night shooting that killed one man, and put another in jail…

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That’s Sunset Police Chief Alexcie Guillory who says 20 year-old Jed Guidroz was arrested for the alleged shooting of 35 year-old Stefan Lemelle. Guillory says this is only the 3rd murder in his 12 years as chief.