A former Livingston Parish deputy takes a plea deal and gets life behind bars for a multitude of sex crimes; many against school kids. Dennis Perkins pleaded guilty to rape, child pornography, sexual battery, and video voyeurism. State Attorney General Jeff Landry says Perkins’ wife – a former teacher – was convicted as an accomplice last year…:
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Perkins will spend 100 years in prison with no parole.

With Louisiana in good financial shape, could we see state lawmakers pass legislation to increase their salaries. LA-politics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford says it’s possible since it’s been 41 years that state legislators have received a raise. Alford says there is a way to do it and not seem self-serving….
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Base pay for state lawmakers is just under 17-thousand dollars.

If you’re looking for a healthier way to enjoy King Cakes this carnival season Ochsner Eat Fit has a solution for you. Whitney Thomas Reports.
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It’s day two for the 118th Congress and the U-S House still does not have a House Speaker. Louisiana’s delegation voted for California Representative Kevin McCarthy, but he didn’t receive the 218 votes needed, because a group of hard-line conservatives do not support him. Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise could emerge as a possible choice for speaker.