Jefferson Parish Sheriff Joe Lopinto says a woman attempting to retrieve her stolen vehicle was shot at on New Year’s eve and one of the bullets fatally struck a man inside an apartment complex near Westwego….
cut 11 (09) “…the victim”
Sheriff Joe Lopinto says the search is on for a group of male subjects who confronted the woman. The man fatally shot has been identified as 32-year-old Corey Washington.

Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne is leaving politics after a 35-year career. Dardenne has served as a state senator, Secretary of State and Lt. Governor. Dardenne was elected as Lt. Governor in 2010 and launched the Pick Your Passion marketing campaign….
cut 28 (10) “…after Katrina”
Dardenne has served as Commissioner of Administration for Governor Edwards the last eight years.

An Opelousas police officer is facing two count of negligent injury after her firearm went off striking Opelousas police chief Graig LeBlanc and his wife Crystal Leblanc, who is a captain on the force. The victims suffered minor injuries. St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz says the shooting occurred during an argument at the home of the officer who has been arrested, Savannah Butler. Guidroz says a second person was also arrested…
cut 7 (05) “…trespassing”

Keep Louisiana Beautiful is asking Louisiana residents to make not littering a New Year’s Resolution for this year. Director Susan Russell says pickup truck drivers can make sure their bed is free of debris and secure large loads…
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Russell says more than 53-percent of roadway litter is due to motorists.