2016 was a difficult year for Baton Rouge law enforcement. Emelie Gunn has more on their struggles…:
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This was also a rough one for the state’s economy due to a struggling oil and gas industry. LSU economist Dr. Loren Scott says some exciting news that could help turn things around is an Exxon plant that’s considering building in Ascension or St. James Parish..:
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The Department of Children and Family Services says the baby who was discovered in a Walmart trashcan will remain in state care for now. DCFS Secretary Marketa (Mar-kee-tah) Garner Walters says sometime in the next 45 days or so, they will go to court to decide on the next step for baby Olivia…:
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Walters says they are also trying to locate Olivia’s father.

Tiger fans are gearing up for the Citrus Bowl against the Louisville Cardinals. Vice President of Development for the LSU Alumni Association, Rhett Butler, says they’ll have a contingent of fans arriving in Orlando on Friday and that includes a large group who live in Florida. He says there are several reasons why there is interest in this game….:
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He says the plan is to get everyone to Camping World Stadium in Orlando early in the morning for the 11 AM eastern time kickoff.