Governor-elect John Bel Edwards confirms he’s supporting New Orleans Democrat Walt Leger as the next state Speaker of the House. Edwards spoke about the position at a joint news conference with Governor Bobby Jindal…:
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Leger currently serves as Speaker Pro Tempore and Edwards says he’s done a great job under a Republican Speaker and governor.

Jindal was asked about the letter from the White House regarding details about Syrian refugees entering Louisiana and the governor says it’s not good enough. President Obama’s Chief of Staff says a monthly report will be provided to governors with refugees entering their state. Jindal says the response is not up to par…:
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He says they plan to ask for additional information.

The Louisiana High School Athletic Association has removed the Amite football team from the Class 3A playoffs as a result of a benches clearing fight that erupted in a quarterfinal victory over Bogalusa. Tangipahoa School System attorney Chris Moody says they’ve filed a suit and hope a state judge reveres what he calls a “harsh” decision…:
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LHSAA’s rules say that players who leave the bench during a fight are automatically suspended for the next game.

State Police say a man from Tennessee died after his 18-wheeler crashed into the trailers of two other mac trucks on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge Tuesday afternoon. They say 42-year-old Karl Lindberg was likely unable to avoid hitting the other big rigs who had to suddenly stopped due to traffic congestion on I-10 in Iberville Parish. Lindberg of Crossville, Tennessee died at a local hospital.