There were rumblings that Governor-elect John Bel Edwards was going to support New Orleans Representative Walt Leger for Speaker of the House, and he officially announced his endorsement yesterday. Edwards feels Leger, the current Speaker Pro Tempore, works well with Republicans…:
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Republicans hold a majority of state House seats, the governor has traditionally played a big role in the selection of the Speaker.

Governor Bobby Jindal says the letter from the White House regarding Syrian refugee information in Louisiana is not good enough. He feels the state should get details about those escaping the Syrian civil war before they come to Louisiana to resettle, not after…:
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Jindal says he’s calling on Congress to stop the Obama Administration from allowing the Syrian refugee operation to continue in the United States.

State Police say a shooting at the Morehouse Parish Courthouse has left one man dead. Trooper Michael Reichardt says 42-year-old Keith Atkins was in court for a hearing when the incident happened…:
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It has been reported that Atkins was in jail on kidnapping and drug charges stemming from a February arrest.

The Amite high school football team has been ousted from the playoffs by the LHSAA. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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Governor-elect John Bel Edwards has publicly endorsed New Orleans Democrat Walt Leger as the next state Speaker of the House. Eric Gill reports…
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State Senator Troy Brown is reportedly facing even more heat now following his arrest in New Orleans after the Bayou Classic when cops say he allegedly punched his girlfriend in the face. Apparently the address Brown gave cops was to a residence in Geismar, and not in the district he represents. State law requires the legislature to have their domicile in their districts.

Amite High is fighting the decision by the LHSAA to disqualify them from the Class 3A playoffs after an on-field altercation cleared the benches during the quarterfinal victory over Bogalusa. Rules say players who leave the bench to fight are to be suspended for the next game. Tangipahoa School system attorney Chris Moody argues players left the sidelines because the team was about to kick an extra point…:
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If the ruling stands, then AHS’s opponent Friday, St. James, would automatically head to the title contest.

In this week’s issue of People magazine, actress Sandra Bullock says she adopted a 3 and a half year old Louisiana girl named Laila (pronounced Lila) who had been in foster care. Bullock, who has been involved in New Orleans since Hurricane Katrina, adopted her now 5-year-old son Louis from the Big Easy in 2010. Bullock says she hopes to shine a light on the hundreds of thousands of children currently in foster care in the US.

Governor-elect John Bel Edwards confirms he’s supporting New Orleans Democrat Walt Leger as the next state Speaker of the House. Edwards spoke about the position at a joint news conference with Governor Bobby Jindal…:
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Leger currently serves as Speaker Pro Tempore and Edwards says he’s done a great job under a Republican Speaker and governor.

Jindal was asked about the letter from the White House regarding details about Syrian refugees entering Louisiana and the governor says it’s not good enough. President Obama’s Chief of Staff says a monthly report will be provided to governors with refugees entering their state. Jindal says the response is not up to par…:
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He says they plan to ask for additional information.

The Louisiana High School Athletic Association has removed the Amite football team from the Class 3A playoffs as a result of a benches clearing fight that erupted in a quarterfinal victory over Bogalusa. Tangipahoa School System attorney Chris Moody says they’ve filed a suit and hope a state judge reveres what he calls a “harsh” decision…:
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LHSAA’s rules say that players who leave the bench during a fight are automatically suspended for the next game.

State Police say a man from Tennessee died after his 18-wheeler crashed into the trailers of two other mac trucks on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge Tuesday afternoon. They say 42-year-old Karl Lindberg was likely unable to avoid hitting the other big rigs who had to suddenly stopped due to traffic congestion on I-10 in Iberville Parish. Lindberg of Crossville, Tennessee died at a local hospital.

Governor Bobby Jindal and Governor-elect John Bel Edwards met in Baton Rouge Tuesday to discuss the plans to transition from one administration to another. Edwards thanked Jindal for being so open with information and says he believes the transition is going very smoothly. He says there is a lot of work to be done in a short period of time…:
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Edwards will be sworn into office on January 11th.

State Senator Troy Brown who was arrested over the weekend in New Orleans for allegedly punching his mistress, is now being questioned about where he actually lives according to a WWL-TV report. The report indicates Brown told cops he lived in Geismar, but the home is not located in Senate District 2, which Brown represents. The state constitution requires members of the state Legislature to have their domicile in their districts. This is a developing story.

LSU will find out its bowl destination this week. Jeff Palermo looks at the possibilities…:
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Also making waves in the Louisiana sports world today — The LHSAA says the Amite High football team has been removed from the Class 3A semi-finals following an on-field fight during the Bogalusa game that cleared both benches. 11th seeded AHS was set to host No. 15 St. James Friday night, but due to the suspension, St. James automatically advances to the 3A title game. Amite appealed, but the LHSAA rejected it this morning.

Today starts the three day qualifying period for presidential candidates to get on the March 5th primary ballot for Louisiana. Emelie Gunn has more…

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The Morehouse Parish Sheriff’s Office says a shooting at the parish courthouse has left one dead. They say Keith Atkins, who was arrested earlier this year on kidnapping and other charges, was in court for a status hearing when he got into a scuffle with deputies. During the altercation, Atkins was able to take a gun from one of the deputies and committed suicide. There were no other injuries in the incident and authorities say the public was never in danger. State Police are investigating.

We’ll find out the college football bowl match ups this weekend. Jerry Palm with cbs-sports-dot-com says Louisiana Tech could play in the R-and-L Carriers New Orleans Bowl. He says Southern Miss could be the other option from Conference USA to play a school from the Sun Belt…

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He says it’s hard to predict where LSU will wind up.

State Climatologist Barry Keim says cooler temperatures are in store for the Bayou State thanks to a cold front that moved through Tuesday. He says some areas of the state will see low temperatures in the 30s for the next couple of days. But Keim says these cold conditions will be short lived…

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He says you can expect clouds and scattered showers across much of the state today with temperatures mostly in the 50s.

Governor Bobby Jindal and Governor-elect John Bel Edwards met in Baton Rouge Tuesday to discuss the plans to transition from one administration to another. Michelle Southern reports…

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Kenner Police say a 14-year-old boy is under arrest after shooting two girls with a pellet gun at Theodore Roosevelt Middle School. Authorities say one student was hit in the stomach and the other in the leg. Neither of the girl’s injuries are considered serious. The unidentified suspect is charged with possession of a weapon on school grounds and two counts of battery. Police say the suspect brought an Airsoft gun to school in his school bag.

According to State Climatologist Barry Keim, cooler temperatures are in store for the state. He says you can expect clouds and scattered showers across much of the state today with temperatures mostly in the 50s. But Keim says skies should begin clearing tonight, bringing chilly temperatures to Louisiana Thursday…

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But he says the weekend is shaping up to be a good one.

We’ll find out this weekend which bowl game LSU will play in this year. Jerry Palm makes bowl projections for cbs-sports-dot-com and says LSU could play in a bowl game in Florida or the Texas Bowl in Houston, but it’s hard to predict because the league office has a big say on bowl assignments…

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There’s been some speculation that LSU could play head coach Les Miles’ alma mater, Michigan, in the Citrus Bowl.

Governor Bobby Jindal met with Governor-elect John Bel Edwards at the Governor’s Mansion yesterday to discuss the plans to transition from one administration to another. Jindal, a Republican, says they’ve told the Edwards team that they have full access to cabinet officials, agency heads, and any other information the Democratic Governor-elect may need…

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Edwards thanked Jindal for being so open with information and says there is a lot of work to be done in a short period of time. He says one of the best parts of our democracy is transitioning of power…

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Edwards will be sworn in as the state’s 56th governor on January 11.

The three day qualifying period for presidential candidates to sign up for Louisiana’s March 5th primary election begins today. Political Analyst Clancy Dubos says the two Republican frontrunners are Donald Trump and Ben Carson and predicts that nomination process will be very competitive.

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Republican Presidential candidate Jeb Bush began assembling a campaign team in the state soon after Governor Bobby Jindal dropped out of the race.

After some unseasonably warm temperatures over the Thanksgiving holiday, cooler temperatures are in store for the Bayou State. State Climatologist Barry Keim says a cold front moved through the state Tuesday, bringing cooler air for the next few days. He says frontal overrunning weather conditions are affecting much of the state today….

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He says some areas of the state will see low temperatures in the 30s for the next couple of days.