Governor Bobby Jindal has announced he has new book coming out in entitled “American Will: The Forgotten Choices That Changed Our Republic.” Experts say Jindal needs to show relevance; especially since he will not even announce his intent to run until after the legislative session…
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That’s ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley.

Proposed tax increases to help fund repairs for state roads and bridges has been approved by the House Ways and Means Committee. One bill would increase the state sales tax by one percent; the other was ammended to have a ten cent increase of the tax for a gallon and gas. The bill’s author-Plaquemine Representative Karen St. Germain-says it’s time…
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The bills now head to the floor.
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Slidell Police arrest 22-year-old Antwonetta Jones on second-degree murder charges as investigators believe she discarded her newborn inside a trash compactor shortly after the baby was born in a bathtub. Chief Randy Smith says they believe the baby was alive for several hours…
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He says Jones just panicked.

Baton Rouge Police says they are thrilled the missing two year old girl, whose mother was located murdered Saturday, has been found safe today. Corporal L’Jean McKneely says the little girl was apparently dropped off at another location, and they are investigating…
CUT 8 (09) Q; ‘a call’
The victim is 24 year-old Taylor Latham; the girl was turned over to the father, who police say is not a suspect.