Lawmakers will look at several proposed changes to the state’s tax code next year. Jeff Palermo has more…:

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Not surprisingly, the 8 Louisiana electors cast their votes for President-elect Donald Trump. Chairman of the Republican Party in Louisiana, Roger Villere, says they got what they expected…:
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Mr. Trump got 301 electoral votes.

The Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office announces the arrest of three people involved in armed robbery, kidnapping, and rape. Chief Deputy Mike Haley says a woman was home alone when 17-year-old Deonta Miller of Franklinton allegedly came to her house posing as a package delivery person…:
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He says the teen is then accused of fleeing with the woman and raping her. Miller was charged with two counts of aggravated rape, aggravated burglary, aggravated kidnapping, and carjacking.

The Southern Rail Commission announced Monday that more than $2 million in federal funds will go to three southern states, including Louisiana, to restore passenger rail service. They said 11 communities will get the money for construction projects to improve safety, access and convenience.