Governor-elect John Bel Edwards announced key personnel during a news conference Wednesday. The revelations included members of his cabinet as well as staff for his term. Among the list is State Police Col Mike Edmonson who will remain at his post. Wildlife and Fisheries Secretary is Charlie Melancon and the head of DOTD will be Shawn Wilson.

Police in Tangipahoa Parish are investigating an apparent “love triangle” double murder/suicide that has shocked the town of Independence. Emelie Gunn reports…:
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The Louisiana Oil and Gas Industry is applauding Congress for wrapping up a deal late Tuesday that included a provision that would lift the four-decade ban on most exports of oil. But Daryl Malek-Wiley with the environmental group Sierra Club says they feel dirty fuels should be left in the ground and the US should focus on transitioning to renewable forms of energy…:
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Entergy Louisiana says scams are going around and is warning residents to make sure you don’t become a victim of theft if you pay bills over the phone. She says often during the holiday season, we get wrapped up in what we need to do that we let our guard down…:
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McNeese State officially announced Defensive Coordinator Lance Guidry will be the next head coach of The Cowboys, taking over for Matt Viator. Guidry served as Viator’s DC since 2013.