State Treasurer John Kennedy calls it a sad day for Louisiana. That’s his reaction to the death of activist and blogger CB Forgotston, who died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound at the age of 70. Kennedy says Forgotston was determined to uncover the truth about state government because he loved Louisiana…
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Forgotston was famous for pointing out how state officials or state agencies were mishandling taxpayers’ money.

Forecasters are calling for a freeze north of I-10 and I-12 tomorrow morning. State Climatologist Barry Keim says take care of pets and plants tonight, but this cold air shouldn’t stick around long…
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Keim says we’ve only seen a couple of freezes this year.

Will Sean Payton return as the coach of the Saints in 2016? It’s been reported the Saints could trade Payton to another team for a second-round pick. That’s if Payton wants to coach somewhere else next season. NFL Analyst Mike Detillier says that’s a scenario that would not favor the Black and Gold…
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The Saints PR staff says Payton will meet with reporters on Wednesday.

An Alexandria man was arrested today after he allegedly fatally shot two people in Lafayette last week. Lafayette police corporal Paul Mouton says 21-year-old Tavis Jenkins was taken into police custody without incident…
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Mouton says Jenkins is accused of killing two men, including a 17-year-old, after he went to ex gilfriend’s apartment in Lafayette. He faces two counts of first-degree murder.