Federal prosecutors accuse former New Orleans state Senator and chairwoman of the Louisiana Democratic Party Karen Carter Peterson of using campaign and party funds for gambling-related expenses. Peterson is expected to enter a guilty plea to the fraud charges. The longtime lawmaker has admitted to having a gambling problem and legal analyst Tim Meche says a federal judge will determine if Peterson’s criminal act is a character flaw or because of her gambling addiction…
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Carter faces up to 20 years in prison.

20-year-old LSU wide receiver Kayshon Boutte has been awarded the number seven jersey. The number goes to the Tigers most dynamic player each season. Tiger Rag Editor Tim Buckley says LSU is expecting a big year from the potential Top ten pick in next year’s draft…
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With inflation reaching a 40-year high, is an economic breaking point coming for families? A top Louisiana economist says “yes.” Kevin Gallagher reports…:
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The Louisiana Motor Transport Association is encouraging females to look at a career in the trucking industry. L-M-T-A executive director Renee Amar says women have the skills to be a truck driver…
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Go to L-M-T-A-dot-l-a for more information.