Analysts believe the win of Democrat John Bel Edwards over Republican David Vitter is an anomaly. Emelie Gunn has more…

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The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office says a Mississippi man is under arrest accused of fatally stabbing his father and injuring his mother at their Gretna home Wednesday night after an argument over food. Authorities say 32-year-old Ronald Pritchett became enraged after his parents ordered fast food and didn’t get any for him. They say Pritchett kicked open his parent’s bedroom door and began stabbing them. Pritchett is charged with second degree murder and attempted second degree murder.

Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon reminds property insurance policyholders that the deadline to claim a rebate for the Citizens Assessment charged on their 2011 insurance policies is this December 31st. He says the department of insurance has a form that allows people to claim those assesments…

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Donelon says nearly 34-million dollars of the refundable assessments for 2011 remains unclaimed.

The National Retail Federation expects holiday shopping sales to increase about 3.7-percent overall in November and December. Spokesperson Kathy Grannis says retailers are getting creative with their promotions to get customers to come into stores rather than just buying online…

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She says hot items this year are toys, a wide range of electronics for adults, and jewelry.