Governor John Bel Edwards plans on having a February special session to address the looming fiscal cliff, but only there is an agreement with House Republican leaders on a plan to address the one billion dollar shortfall. The governor set a January 19th deadline for the agreement…;
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He says failure to come to an agreement would have dire consequences for the state.

A River Ridge vet has been arrested for allegedly shooting and killing her neighbor’s dog, because of excessive barking. Jefferson Parish Sheriff Joe Lopinto says it’s unbelievable that 35-year-old Kelly Folse, who is supposed to take care of animals, would go to this length…:
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Folse faces felony cruelty to animals charges.

It appears this could be a record breaking sugar cane crop in Louisiana. The great crop means the grinding season could continue until mid January. LSU Ag Center sugarcane specialist Kenneth Gravois says the bumper crop can be attributed to favorable weather conditions…:
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2012 as of now remains the record breaking year for the industry with more than 84-hundred pounds per acre harvested.

The selections for the 2018 Pro Bowl were announced Tuesday night and they include six New Orleans Saints. Quarterback Drew Brees, defensive end Cameron Jordan, receiver Michael Thomas, cornerback Marshon Lattimore and running backs Mark Ingram and Alvin Kamara have been named to the team.