A state judge has dismissed the lawsuit filed on behalf of Amite High School in an effort to toss the football team’s suspension from the Class 3A playoffs. The LHSAA suspended Amite after a bench clearing fight in their last game. Tangipahoa Parish School System attorney Chris Moody says they are disappointed in the ruling but the legal battle is over…:
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The decision means that St. James High will automatically advance to the Class 3A championship game.

A national credit reporting agency says Louisiana has multiple challenges ahead, as much of the Jindal Administration’s plan to solve the $487 million midyear shortfall are only temporary fixes. State Treasurer John Kennedy says this is a warning shot…:
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He says businesses are reluctant to come to states with lowered credit ratings.

Governor Bobby Jindal and his wife will host the 8th Annual Lighting of the Governor’s Mansion Christmas Tree tonight. The event will take place at 5 p.m. Guests will include several families of Gold and Blue Star Moms, Purple Heart Veterans, Women Veterans of Louisiana and Louisiana Army National Guardsmen who are currently deployed or about to be deployed overseas.

As many holiday parties kick off this weekend, there are some etiquette tips to make sure you follow when attending. Eric Gill has more…:
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