A new Congress began its 2017 session today. It started with Louisiana’s newest U.S Senator John Kennedy taking the oath of office. There are two other new members to Louisiana’s Congressional delegation. Republicans Clay Higgins and Mike Johnson. All three were victorious in run-off elections last month.

The Congressional Black Caucus sworn in its new chairman today, Louisiana’s own US Representative Cedric Richmond. Halen Doughty has more…
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Monday was a busy day for first responders in Marksville. A possible tornado caused damage at and near a Wal-Mart and the weather along with other events also caused power outages. Marksville Fire Chief Jerry Bordelon…
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But no major injuries were reported.

Saints Coach Sean Payton says it’s his plan that he will definitely be back next season. Payton says he’s already started working on what the roster might look like in 2017…
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Payton made the comments on WWL Radio in New Orleans. There’s been speculation he could be traded to another team.