A report shows drug, alcohol and suicide death rates could rise by 42 percent in Louisiana…..
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The man accused of fatally shooting two people at Grambling State University last month appeared in court today and plead not guilty on two counts of first degree murder. 19-year-old Jaylin Wayne’s next court appearance is in March.

Governor John Bel Edwards sent an email today to supporters asking for donations on the second anniversary of his election. The governor’s latest campagin finance report shows he has 3.3 million dollars on hand but Political Analyst Clancy Dubos says Edwards will need every penny he can get.
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Dubos says if Edwards is able to help solve Louisiana’s fiscal problems, it will help his re-election chances.

Nicholls State will host its first ever college football playoff game this Saturday as the Colonels will take on South Dakota. Athletic Director Matthew Roan gives a lot of credit to third-year head coach Tim Rebowe, who has been sucessful on and off the field.
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Kick-off at John L. Guidry Stadium is at 3 PM.