District 1 Congressman and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise says the indictment of former President Donald Trump is a political maneuver. Scalise says the New York City D.A. Alvin Bragg is abusing his power…:

CUT 12  (13)        “…after Donald Trump.”

Trump has been indicted for alleged illegal use of campaign dollars as hush money to cover up an alleged affair with adult film actress Stormy Daniels. Scalise says the indictment is clearly intended to hurt Trump’s 2024 election plans.

Governor John Bel Edwards urges Medicaid recipients to take action and check their eligibility status to avoid losing coverage. He says look for a package in the mail and reply right away…:

CUT 10(09)      “…contact information.”

Baton Rouge Police are investigating the death of a pedestrian Thursday night in Interstate 12. Officers say – for reasons unknown – 35-year-old Michael Williams ran out into the middle of the roadway and then stopped. He was struck by traffic and killed. The coroner rules the death an accident, but cops want to know WHY he did it.

State lawmakers are accused of coming up with nutty ideas, well one Central Louisiana lawmaker wants to make the pecan the official state nut…:

CUT 01(30)      “…Palermo.”