Governor-elect John Bel Edwards names state senator Ben Nevers of Boglausa as his chief of staff when he takes office on January 11th. Edwards first priority is to foucs on the budget, as the state is facing a one-billion dollar revenue shortfall. He pledges to keep to his campaign promise and that is bring a moderate and bipartisan approach to the governor’s office….
Cut 11 (10) “the people”
Republican Congressman Charles Boustany has announced his intention to run for David Vitter’s Senate seat next year. Vitter said Saturday night that he would not seek re-election. UL-Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says he expected this from Boustany.
CUT 3 (11) “his plans”

Bossier Parish authorities are investigating why a mother fatally shot her son and injured another woman while driving down Interstate 20. Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Lt. Bill Davis says 47-year-old Dora Blake of Minden took out a handgun and shot the two people in the front. He says Blake was highly intoxicated and booked into Bossier Maximum Security Facility on a one million dollar bond.
CUT 8 (10) “the front”
There is a lot of speculation concerning Les Miles’ future at LSU. Tiger Rag Editor Cody Worsham says athletic director Joe Alleva has yet to comment on the topic but his silence is telling. He says the Tigers have lost the last three games in a row and it’s pretty obvious Mile’s job is in jeopardy but he doesn’t believe there is any rush to get rid of Miles just yet.
cut 13 (10) “going to get”