The West Monroe High School Rebel Band has been selected to play at President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. Band Director Robert Freeman says West Monroe was the only high school in Louisiana chosen to perform in the parade which is an unbelievable honor…:
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He says the Rebel Band will likely play a medley of Louisiana tunes.

The Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office is taking part in a multi-agency investigation to bust criminals accused of robbing people after the August floods. They say, so far, a dozen suspects have been tied to multiple crimes including the case of a stolen trailer that was taken containing items of sentimental value. The trailer was recovered, and 12 people were arrested accused of a string of crimes spanning several parishes and the very active investigation is ongoing.

Governor John Bel Edwards defends his brother Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Daniel Edwards following FBI raids at both the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office and the Hammond Police Department. An FBI spokesperson says they were carrying out court ordered actions during the December 15 raids. But Edwards says he doesn’t know what the federal agents were looking for…:
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FBI agents seized computers, cellphones, and case files from both agencies in an investigation that reportedly stems from mishandling of evidence by a drug task force.

Most Entergy Louisiana customers will be getting a refund on next month’s bill; then a small ongoing rate decrease. Company spokesperson Mike Burns says it’s the result of an agreement reached between Entergy and the PSC…:
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