Governor-elect John Bel Edwards announced some members of his cabinet and staff during a news conference Wednesday. State Police Col Mike Edmonson will remain at his post, former US Representative Charlie Melancon will be the new Wildlife and Fisheries Secretary, DOTD Cheif of staff Shawn Wilson will now head the agency. Edwards says he’s delivering on his promise to establish a staff that looks like the state…:
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Some others listed Wednesday include retiring state Representative Karen St. Germain who will head the Office of Motor Vehicles and Don Pierson will serve as secretary of Louisiana Economic Development.

The Louisiana High School Athletic Association says they’ve completed their Bogalusa Sportsmanship hearing and will submit recommendations to the Executive Director tomorrow. Today’s discussion was about the fight that ended the Lumberjacks’ game at Amite High on November 27.

If you’re gifting a drone for Christmas you should know there are new regulations set for by the Federal Aviation Administration. FAA spokesperson Lynn Lunsford says any drone weighing between half a pound and 55 pounds must be registered before it can fly. He encourages drone operators to learn some basic safety rules before taking flight…:
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You can register your drone online at FAA-dot-gov beginning December 21st.

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. President Don Briggs says this would make the US more energy independent and create thousands of jobs in the state…:
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Opponents of lifting the ban say more drilling would harm the environment.