Democratic former governor Edwin Edwards says he is not seeking support from the National Democratic Party in his 6th District Congressional race against Republican Garret Graves. Eric Gill reports…:
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Today, Bruce Greenstein, the former head of the state department of health and hospitals, pleads not guilty to allegations he lied under oath about awarding a Medicaid contract to a company of former co-worker friends. The Jindal administration has since cancelled the contract with CNSI. Greenstein was indicted on nine counts of perjury.

The Shreveport Police Department says a 25-year-old woman is under arrest on cruelty to juveniles after being accused of throwing her 17 month old across a room. Cpl Breck Scott says cops responded to scene after getting the call early this morning…:
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Gabrielle Kirkendoll was sent to jail and the child taken into state custody.

Former Ragin’ Cajuns and Minnesota Vikings defensive back Orlando Thomas passed away last night. Former Cajuns teammate Jake Delhomme says Thomas’ determination as he fought ALS was the same that he brought to the field…:
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He was only 42.