It looks like a stiff competition is brewing in the race to be Louisiana’s next Speaker of the House. Governor-elect John Bel Edwards is backing New Orleans Democratic Representative Walt Leger, while conservatives are working to drum up support for Republican Representative Cameron Henry of Metairie. LaPolitics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford says the House votes on their choice for speaker, but they have never gone against the governor’s pick…

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That election takes place January 11th.

If you plan on giving a “hoverboard” as a gift this holiday season, you should be aware that these self-balancing, motorized scooters have been known to burst into flames. State Fire Marshal Butch Browning says the highest risk of fire is when the device is charging…

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He suggests reading up on these devices before purchasing one.

A possible double homicide investigation is underway in East Feliciana Parish after two people were found dead Sunday afternoon. Sheriff’s Office officials say the victims, a man and a woman, were found dead in their home just east of Clinton. Authorities have released no further details about the victims or their manner of death, but they do suspect foul play.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has received 11 new whooping cranes to be released into the wild in a couple of weeks. Emelie Gunn has more…

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