13:30 Newscast, December 20th, 2016

The ACLU of Louisiana is suing the City of Slidell because of an
ordinance that requires a permit to panhandle. Halen Doughty has more..:
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Nearly $277 million in cuts go into effect today across state agencies.
Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne says they were glad that
this round higher ed was spared a dramatic cut…:
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The full budget picture will be known when the Revenue Estimating
Conference meets again on January 17th.

A man from Walker is facing attempted murder charges after he allegedly
shot several times at a man in anger over a road rage incident. Walker
Police Captain John Sharp says 35-year-old Johnny Franz was allegedly
fired upon by 31-year-old Bradley Deville then the two fled onto the
Interstate where they were pulled over. He says cops noticed bullet
holes in Franz’ vehicle..:
CUT 4 (10) “open container”
Deville faces several charges including attempted 2nd degree murder,
illegal use of a firearm, and possession of an open container.

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…:
Cut 1 (10) “and Pence”
Mr. Trump got 301 electoral votes.