Governor John Bel Edwards remains hopeful lawmakers can agree on a plan to fix the state’s 900-million dollar deficit. Jeff Palermo has the story…
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Former Monroe TV personality “Mr. Wonder” has been indicted on sexual assault charges. Rapides Parish Assistant District Attorney Brian Mosley says 76-year-old Frank Selas was indicted on a long list of charges and the extradition process for him to come back to Louisiana from San Diego has begun…
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State Police arrested a second officer assigned to the US Drug Enforcement Administration task force suspected of stealing and selling drugs seized in raids. Karl Newman, a deputy with the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office, was charged with conspiracy to distribute cocaine and abuse of office. State police spokesperson, Maj. Doug Cain says the investigation is ongoing.
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The Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance has started a campaign to build support for a new I-10 bridge over the Calcasieu River. George Swift, president and CEO of the alliance, says the “In for 10” campaign is necessary because the bridge is too dangerous for motorists and the community can’t wait any longer for a new bridge.
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The bridge was built in 1952.