Saints quarterback Drew Brees will not play this Sunday because of his injured throwing shoulder. That means former Louisiana Tech star Luke McCown will get the start. McCown is ready for the challenge

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Sunday’s game will start at 12 o’clock.

Ohio Republican Congressman John Boehner has announced he will resign as Speaker of the House and leave his US House seat next month.  Minden Representative John Fleming says Boehner made the right decision because his leadership wasn’t effective. He says they’ll be looking for specific traits in the next speaker.

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Boehner’s resignation could lead to Steve Scalise becoming the next House majority leader.

The latest campaign finance numbers in the Louisiana’s governor’s race shows Republican David Vitter still has the most cash on hand with $4 million. Eric Gill has more…

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The historic O-K Allen Bridge, which connected Alexandria to Pineville for almost 80 years will be demolished on Saturday. DOTD Spokesperson Rodney Mallett says it’s hard to part with the old bridge but motorists will be thankful for the new Curtis-Coleman Memorial Bridge because of it’s perks.

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