Governor-elect John Bel Edwards has a full day in store as he will become the 56th governor of Louisiana at noon…

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Shreveport Police say a family argument over the weekend left one man dead. Authorities say 43-year-old Charles Ray Acklen and his father, Charles Wayne Acklen, were involved in a dispute when Charles Ray pulled a gun and threatened to shoot his father. Charles Wayne grabbed the gun, shooting his son in the upper body several times. Charles Ray was pronounced dead at the scene. Charles Wayne was questioned by police, then released. No charges have been filed at this time.

So what can Louisiana residents expect from Democrat John Bel Edwards once he is sworn in as governor? Political analyst Clancy Dubos says most people want to see more state funding for higher education, healthcare and highways. But he says that will be hard to do, as the state’s budget is in bad shape…

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He says Edwards plans to call a special session of the legislature to deal with all the fiscal issues in the state.

The boudin king cake is becoming one of the most sought after pastries during carnival season. UL-Lafayette Professor Bob Carriker, who invented the delicacy, says people have started calling it the most Cajun food ever…

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Carriker says he’s been contacted by bakeries all over the state and the nation asking permission to use the concept and get some tips.