A jury did not accept Cardell Hayes’ claim that he shot former Saints star Will Smith in self defense as they voted 10-2 to convict him of manslaughter. He now faces up to 40 years in prison on the lesser charge. The jurors, who deliberated for 5 hours and 40 minutes, also voted to convict Hayes of attempted manslaughter for shooting Racquel Smith. The DA is slated to hold a news conference on the trial today.

Republicans have a stronger majority in the US Senate after Republican John Kennedy’s victory Saturday. Halen Doughty has more…:
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Two different polls show a majority of Louisiana residents agree with repealing the Affordable Care Act. Southern Media and Opinion Research found 56% of Louisianans surveyed believe President-elect Donald Trump should repeal Obamacare and replace it. But Pollster Bernie Pinsonat says 34% oppose the replacement…:
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Republican John Kennedy says, when serving in the US Senate, he plans to work to fix our suffering economy…:
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He also says it’s time for change and the first thing he’ll do is fight for additional relief for flood victims.

Saints fans are not happy today following New Orleans brutal 16-11 loss to Tampa Bay on Sunday. Quarterback Drew Brees failed to throw for a touchdown for the second straight week and the Saints were only able to pick up 294 yards in the game.