12:30 Newscast, December 22nd, 2016

Governor John Bel Edwards says his heart breaks for flood victims who are still displaced during the holidays. Jeff Palermo has more on the ongoing flood recovery efforts…:
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The Webster Parish Tourism Executive Director is under fire today for posting a naked video of her on the CVB Instagram account. CVB Chairman Jerry Madden says 61-year-old Lynn Dorsey meant to send it to her husband on her new iPhone 7…:
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Madden says the bureau will discuss and implement a new social media policy in light of the mishap.

LSU fans and some national media have criticized Leonard Fournette for opting not to play in the final game of his college career ahead of the NFL draft. The running back has been suffering an injury this season and previously said it was best for his future to skip the Citrus Bowl. Tigers head coach Ed Orgeron insists the team is fine with this…:
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He says if Fournette weren’t injured he would absolutely play the New Years Eve game against Louisville.

Louisiana’s wildlife and fisheries secretary sent a letter to Governor
John Bel Edwards indicating he is resigning immediately saying some in
his department have been making the cleanup of the agency’s money
problems difficult. Charlie Melancon has clashed with LDWF employees and
it was announced he’d leave in February, but he’s decided to quit now.