Senator Mary Landrieu was asked about the LSU tailgating keg stand picture that went viral and raised eyebrows this week. She didn’t do a keg stand but she held the spigot for another man who was being held up. Landrieu says that’s just how we roll and tailgate parties:
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The Senator says critics need to get a life and sense of humor.

A district judge in Lafayette says Louisiana’s ban on same sex marriage violates the Constitution. But Legal analyst Tim Meche feels this ruling won’t go into effect until the state Supreme Court reviews it and he doesn’t expect any surprises there…:
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Judge Edward Rubin’s made his ruling in a lawsuit filed by a same-sex couple requesting the state recognize their marriage certificate from California.

The state Department of Veterans Affairs says they’ve been approved for a grant to fund a State Veterans Cemetery in Rayville. Secretary David LaCerte says the $7.3 million dollars will fund 100% of the costs to develop the cemetery. He says the property is located near I-20 off Highway 425 and spans about 50 acres…:
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Lacerte says they hope the site is complete by Spring 2016.

New Orleans Police are investigating the discovery of the deaths of a young child and a woman whose bodies were along Interstate 10. They say the bodies were at I-10 W along the Old Gentilly on ramp. The cause of death is undetermined at this time. Crews cutting the grass called police after making the discovery. Initial reports indicate the the woman and child had been there for several days.