There were rumblings that Governor-elect John Bel Edwards was going to support New Orleans Representative Walt Leger for Speaker of the House, and he officially announced his endorsement yesterday. Edwards feels Leger, the current Speaker Pro Tempore, works well with Republicans…:
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Republicans hold a majority of state House seats, the governor has traditionally played a big role in the selection of the Speaker.

Governor Bobby Jindal says the letter from the White House regarding Syrian refugee information in Louisiana is not good enough. He feels the state should get details about those escaping the Syrian civil war before they come to Louisiana to resettle, not after…:
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Jindal says he’s calling on Congress to stop the Obama Administration from allowing the Syrian refugee operation to continue in the United States.

State Police say a shooting at the Morehouse Parish Courthouse has left one man dead. Trooper Michael Reichardt says 42-year-old Keith Atkins was in court for a hearing when the incident happened…:
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It has been reported that Atkins was in jail on kidnapping and drug charges stemming from a February arrest.

The Amite high school football team has been ousted from the playoffs by the LHSAA. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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