Louisiana Oil and Gas Association President Don Briggs is not surprised President Barack Obama said no to a proposal to build the Keystone Pipeline. But he says he’s disappointed because it would have been a big asset to energy production efforts in Louisiana…:
CUT 13 (05) “export it”
The decision ends a seven-year debate over the Canada-to-Texas project that energy advocates said would create thousands of jobs and lower gas prices. Mr. Obama said the pipeline would undercut efforts to fight climate change.

Funeral arrangements have been set for the six-year-old boy who died Tuesday night when City Marshals in Marksville shot at his father’s vehicle following a pursuit. Little Jeremy Mardis will be laid to rest Sunday evening in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. State Police Col Mike Edmonson said Thursday that they still hadn’t been able to speak with the City Marshals involved and the investigation is continuing.

The biggest chunk of mud in Louisiana’s gubernatorial runoff, has been slung. A day before early voting, Democrat John Bel Edwards releases an ad accusing Republican David Vitter of answering a prostitute’s call before skipping a vote honoring soldiers. The spot says Edwards answers America’s call having served as a Ranger in the 82nd Airborne Division.

The Tigers flew out of Baton Rouge today to Alabama in advance of the highly anticipated Tigers Tide game tomorrow night in Tuscaloosa. There are many LSU fans headed to the game but the ones staying home will be packing sports bars. Co-founder of the Walk-On’s chain Brandon Landry says obviously they want LSU to win, but it’s also great for business because when people are happy, they’re out eating and drinking…:
Cut 11 (09) “got plenty”