A former investigator with the DA’s Office in Washington Parish has been indicted by a grand jury amidst allegations he used his position to force women to have sex with him. Chief Deputy Mike Haley says 66-year-old Michael Cotton of Bogalusa allegedly threatened a female drug offender to obtain sex. He says the victims assisted in the investigation…:
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He says Cotton is being held with $75,000 bond on an extortion charge and $25,000 for public bribery.

Governor-elect John Bel Edwards’ office has released the details of the 2016 Louisiana Governor’s Inauguration. The ceremony will begin at the State Capitol at 11:30am on Monday January 11th, and Governor-elect Edwards will take the oath of office at noon. Reserved seating is for invited guests, but the public is invited to attend the general admission area at the Capitol Complex.

The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign begins today to keep drivers safe during the holiday season. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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Good news ice cream lovers. Just in time for Christmas, Blue Bell returns to Louisiana shelves on Monday for the first time since ceasing operations following a Listeria outbreak last March. Louisiana and Jackson, Mississippi are in the fourth phase of Blue Bell’s market re-entry plan.