Former Angola Warden Burl Cain spoke today, one day after a multi-agency investigation cleared him of wrongdoing in allegations that he violated state policies. Cain says he is “vindicated” and hopes the accusations do not tarnish his reputation…
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Cain’s last day as warden was December 31st after holding the post for more than 20 years.

Saints Coach Sean Payton also spoke today about a new five-year contract extension that he expects to sign. Payton says it feels good to know he’s working for a franchise that is confident about the future…
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Payton will reportedly make 8.5 million dollars under the new deal.

A proposal that called for the end of school uniforms in public schools died in the House Education committee. Gonzales Representative Ed Price, served on the Ascension Parish School board, when they institued a school uniform policy…
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Hammond Representative Chris Broadwater brought the legislation up for debate as part of a fourth-grade school project.

The state department of health and hospitals has told residents in Donaldsonville to not drink or cook with the water that comes out of their faucet, because of high levels of chlorine dioxide. State Health officer Doctor Jimmy Guidry says the alert will remain in effect until further notice…
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The water system impacted serves about 10-thousand customers.