Lafayette Congressman Charles Boustany has announced his intention to run for David Vitter’s Senate seat next year. UL-Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says state Treasurer John Kennedy and Public Service Commissioner Scott Angelle are other possible contenders for the seat. He says even Governor Bobby Jindal could jump into the race, but thinks that is unlikely…

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Minden Congressman John Fleming has also announced his intention to enter the Senate race.

Governor-elect John Bel Edwards has selected his transition team as he prepares to take over the governor’s chair. He says there is a lot to do before he takes office on January 11th…

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Edwards has named longtime state representative Ben Nevers as his chief of staff. Nevers will oversee the governor’s transition team.

The Natchitoches Police Department is investigating a fatal weekend shooting at a local apartment complex. They say, after receiving a 9-1-1 call over the weekend, officers found a man in one of the apartments with a gunshot wound to the face. Little information has been released, but the victim has been identified as 35-year-old Fredrick Sowell. The investigation is ongoing.

There is a lot of speculation concerning the job security of Les Miles’ at LSU. The Tigers are currently on a three-game losing streak after Saturday’s 38-17 loss to Ole Miss and have dropped out of the Top 25 college football rankings. Tiger Rag Editor Cody Worsham says athletic director Joe Alleva has not commented on Miles’ future but his silence is telling…

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Yahoo! Sports columnist Pat Forde reports multiple sources say LSU is prepared to part ways with Miles, but the decision is not final.

Governor-elect John Bel Edwards has put together his transition team, which will be led by a longtime state senator Ben Nevers…

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New Orleans Police announce the arrest of the suspect wanted in the Friday shooting of a Tulane medical student. Video surveillance shows 25-year-old Peter Gold trying to help a woman who was apparently being mugged by 21-year-old Euric Cain. Cain pulled a gun on Gold and shot him in the abdomen. Cain then pointed the gun at Gold’s head and pulled the trigger, but the gun jammed. Cain is charged with attempted first degree murder, second degree kidnapping, and armed robbery.

Republican Lafayette Congressman Charles Boustany announces his intention to run for David Vitter’s soon-to-be vacant Senate seat in 2016. UL-Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says next year’s race could feature some familiar names…

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He says Public Service Commissioner Scott Angelle is another possible name that could enter the field.

The Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office says 47-year-old Dora Blake of Minden is facing a first degree murder charge after allegedly fatally shooting her son and injured another woman while driving down Interstate 20. Lt. Bill Davis says after Blake shot 22-year-old Patrick Hollingsworth and the passenger, the vehicle crashed into a tree on the side of the interstate. He says when witnesses came to help, Blake told them she’d been kidnapped and managed to shoot her abductors…

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Davis says Blake was treated for injuries sustained during the accident and was highly intoxicated.

Republican Congressman Charles Boustany has announced his intention to run for David Vitter’s Senate seat next year…

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The two men arrested in Florida for the killing of a Baton Rouge couple, whose bodies were found at a Hammond truck stop last month, are expected to be transported back to Louisiana in the coming days. A Broward County, Florida State’s Attorney spokesperson says arrangements are being made to extradite both Frank Garcia and Ernesto Alonso to face murder charges in the deaths of Denis and Suzanne Duplantier. Alonso stopped resisting his extradition last week. Garcia waived extradition this morning.

Bossier Parish authorities are still trying to figure out why a mother fatally shot her son and injured another woman while driving down Interstate 20. Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Lt. Bill Davis says after the three people left a casino, 47-year-old Dora Blake of Minden took out a handgun, while riding in the backseat of the vehicle and shot the two people in the front seat….

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Blake is charged with one count of first degree murder and one count of attempted first degree murder.

Gas prices continue to fall as we near Thanksgiving. The statewide average for a gallon of regular is $1.88, 7-cents cheaper than a week ago.

Governor-elect John Bel Edwards names longtime state senator Ben Nevers of Boglausa as his chief of staff when he takes office. Nevers will also lead the new governor’s transition team. Edwards says Nevers has been a mentor to him in the legislature…

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Lake Charles business owner Laura Leach, Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo, Jefferson Parish Sheriff Newell Normand, Baton Rouge senator Sharon Weston Broome, former legislator Taylor Townsend and Baton Rouge businessman Richard Lipsey are also on the transition team.

The Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office says a Minden woman is under arrest after allegedly shooting two people in a car she was riding in, killing her son. They say 47-year-old Dora Blake was riding in the back seat when she found a gun in the vehicle and shot and killed her son, 22-year-old Patrick Hollingsworth, and wounded a female passenger in the front seat. Blake is charged with first degree murder and attempted first degree murder. Authorities say Blake was highly intoxicated.

Republican Congressman Charles Boustany has announced his intention to run for David Vitter’s Senate seat next year. Vitter announced Saturday night that he would not seek re-election. UL-Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says this announcement was expected.

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The congressman plans to make a formal campaign announcement in his hometown of Lafayette in the near future.

Louisiana ranks fourth for best state to live in for low taxes and eighth for retirees according to the personal finance website, Kiplinger. Senior Associate Editor Sandra Block says the Pelican State has a variety of tax friendly policies, but a downside is that low taxes could lead to cuts in social services, roads and education…

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She says the state’s low gasoline tax and income tax rate plays into Louisiana’s favor.

Republican Senator David Vitter has announced that he will not seek re-election to the US Senate in 2016. Vitter stated during his gubernatorial election concession speech, that when he decided to run for governor, he wanted to pursue challenges outside the Senate, no matter the outcome of this election. LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan says Vitter’s open Senate seat will draw a lot of interest…

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Republican Lafayette Congressman Charles Boustany has already announced his intention to run for Vitter’s Senate seat.

Governor-elect John Bel Edwards has selected the team to lead his transition into the governor’s office. Term-limited Bogalusa State Senator Ben Nevers is the governor-elect’s Chief of Staff and will oversee the transition. The remainder of the transition team includes Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo, Baton Rouge Senator Sharon Weston-Broome, and Jefferson Parish Sheriff Newell Normand.

The St. Landry Parish Registrar of Voters confirm that the required number of signatures have been collected to proceed to the next stage of a recall of Washington Police Chief Bruce Broussard. A group called the Concerned Citizens Committee of Washington began the recall process after residents began voicing concerns about Broussard’s work performance. The state’s attorney general’s office will decide if a recall election will take place to possibly remove Broussard from office.

Louisiana ranks fourth for the best state to live in for low taxes. Emelie Gunn has more….

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Republican Senator David Vitter has announced he will not seek re-election to the US Senate next year. Jeff Palermo reports…

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Republican Congressman Charles Boustany has announced his intention to run for Vitter’s Senate seat next year. In a statement, Boustany says Louisiana deserves a US Senator who can lead in challenging times, offer conservative and workable solutions to complex problems, and bring unity in times of division. The congressman plans to make a formal campaign announcement in his hometown of Lafayette sometime in the near future.

Former Republican Congressman Jeff Landry defeated fellow Republican incumbent Buddy Caldwell in Saturday’s Attorney General runoff election by 12-percentage points. Landry says he’s thankful for the support he’s received and now plans to bring honor and integrity to the Attorney General’s office…

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Caldwell says he was not pleased with accusations made by Landry that he was a corrupted politician…

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Caldwell says he’s proud of the work he’s done in his two terms as the state’s top lawyer.

Republican Billy Nungesser is Louisiana’s next Lt. Governor after defeating Democrat Kip Holden. Nungesser becomes just the third Republican elected lieutenant governor during the modern era.

Six weeks ago, no one would have predicted the result of Saturday night and that’s a victory for Democrat John Bel Edwards in the governor’s race. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Governor-elect Edwards is already busy preparing to take office on January 11th. Edwards has selected the team to lead his transition into the governor’s office. Outgoing Bogalusa State Senator Ben Nevers is the governor-elect’s Chief of Staff and will oversee the transition. The transition team includes Baton Rouge Senator Sharon Weston-Broome, Jefferson Parish Sheriff Newell Normand, and Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo.

During his gubernatorial election concession speech Saturday night, Republican Senator David Vitter announced that he will not seek re-election to the US Senate next year. Vitter said when he decided to run for governor, he wanted to pursue challenges outside the Senate, no matter the outcome of this election. LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan says Vitter’s decision makes sense…

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Vitter said he had reached his personal term limit in the Senate.

The personal finance website, Kiplinger, ranks Louisiana fourth for best state to live in for low taxes and it’s also eighth for retirees. Kiplinger Senior Associate Editor Sandra Block says one aspect in Louisiana’s favor is state gasoline taxes, which is 20 cents per gallon, about a dime lower than the rest of the nation…

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Block says Louisiana’s income tax is also one of the lowest in the US.

Democrat Amite state representative John Bel Edwards is Louisiana’s next governor. Edwards defeated Republican David Vitter by double digits in Saturday’s runoff election. Edwards says his victory is a breeze of hope for Louisiana….

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In his concession speech, Vitter announced that he would not seek re-election to the US Senate in 2016. Vitter did not disclose what he may do once his second-term in the US Senate ends…

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About a month ago, Vitter was the odds on favorite to be the next governor of Louisiana. Edwards will assume office in January.

Also, Republican Billy Nungesser defeated Democrat Kip Holden in the Lt. Governor’s race and Republican Jeff Landry unseated fellow Republican incumbent Attorney General Buddy Caldwell.

According to the personal finance website, Kiplinger, Louisiana ranks fourth for best state to live in for low taxes and it’s also eighth for retirees. Kiplinger Senior Associate Editor Sandra Block says the Pelican State has a variety of tax friendly policies….

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Block says another aspect in Louisiana’s favor is state gasoline taxes which are about a dime lower than the rest of the country.

Republican Senator David Vitter has decided to not seek re-election to the US Senate next year. Vitter made the announcement during his gubernatorial election concession speech Saturday night. LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan says this does not come as a shock…

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Vitter said when he decided to run for governor, he wanted to pursue challenges outside the Senate, no matter the outcome of this election.