Environmental groups are not happy about a proposal to build an underground pipeline through the Atchafalaya Basin. Director of the Bucket Brigade, Anne Rolfes says Louisiana needs to stop seeing the oil and gas sectors as the only economic engine, as the renewable energy business is booming.

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Supporters of the Bayou Bridge Pipeline say it would improve safety because there is a greater chance for a spill when transporting oil on a truck or train.

After a brief cold snap last week, Robert Ricks with the National Weather Service says once again, warm air has settled over the Bayou State.

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Ricks says the pattern of hot then cold weather will continue for the next month or so.

A Houston man is facing drug charges after he brandished a gun at a driver in Jefferson Davis Parish. Chief Deputy Christopher Ivey says deputies found marijuana wrapped up like a Christmas present when they pulled over 29-year-old Michael Banks on I-10.

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Ivey says Banks faces charges of aggravated assault with a firearm and possession of marijuana with intent.

A Denham Springs woman has been arrested for forgery after she allegedly sold fake IDs to illegal immigrants. Denham Springs Police Chief Shannon Womack says when they executed a search warrant on 59-year-old Criselda Meraz, they discovered 60 fake driver’s licenses and $30-thousand in cash.

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Womack says they also found material and equipment to make more fake IDs.