07:30 Newscast, December 22nd, 2016

With Christmas this weekend, there are still thousands of flood victims that are still not in their homes. Governor John Bel Edwards says his heart breaks for those families and promises they are doing what they can to get people back as quickly as possible…:
CUT 7 (10) “happened before”
He says the federal red tape is the biggest problem right now.

Many Entergy Louisiana customers will see a refund on their January bills. Halen Doughty has more…:
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The ACLU of Louisiana has sent a letter to the Grant Parish Police Jury in regards to a nativity scene set up in front of the parish courthouse. Executive Director Marjorie Esman says the display only caters to one faith….:
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Grant Parish District Attorney Jay Lemoine says the courthouse has been decorated for years with both religious and secular symbols. He says the nativity scene isn’t the only holiday decoration on display…:
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Lemoine believes the complaint came from someone out of town who chose not to handle his concerns in a civilized manner.

The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office says the father accused of kidnapping his infant baby has been located and arrested. The suspect is identified as 24-year-old Cameron Davis.