Governor John Bel Edwards announced some of his key cabinet and staff members Wednesday. They include Joey Strickland as the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs and Juana Marine-Lombard the new ATC Commissioner. Edwards says he knows Louisiana has a tough road ahead, but he’s never been more optimistic about the future of our state…:
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The head of State Police and National Guard get to keep their posts.

State Treasurer John Kennedy says the .25 percent increase in a key interest rate by the Federal Reserve means they believe the economy as a whole is a lot healthier…:
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He says we may not feel that the economy is better in Louisiana due to a struggling oil industry, but he’s confident that will bounce back.

The LSU Vet School has a reminder to keep your pets safe during the holiday season. Don Molino has more…
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A man found guilty of killing a Baton Rouge cop over two decades ago has reportedly been taken off death row after a judge ruled he’s mentally handicapped. A 5th Circuit Court of Appeals hearing found Kevan Brumfield cannot be put to death because he is intellectually disabled. In 1993, Brumfield killed Corporal Betty Smothers Dunn, the mother of NFL player Warrick Dunn. The DA’s office says a comment would be released today.