LRN Newscast 16:30 11-26-14

As of yesterday, Arkansas and Mississippi are the latest states to have a federal judge rule gay marriage bans violate the US Constitution. But Loyola University law professor Dane Ciolino says Louisiana’s ban on same sex marriages is safe for now…
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He says it’s likely that appellate court will rule against same-sex couples.

If you’re cooking at home for Thanksgiving, State Fire Marshal Butch Browning says it’s important that your stove and oven are cleaned and properly maintained before you start, and keep an eye on things when you are cooking…
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And he says keep an eye on the kids if they’re in the kitchen.

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Right now, Louisiana highways are filling up with holiday travelers, shoppers or football fans on their way to their specific games. State Police Trooper Jared Sandifer is reminding everyone to make smart decisions behind the wheel…
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State Police and local law enforcement have already investigated about a dozen fatalities this past weekend.

Cleco is now offering its customers an energy efficiency program to help reduce their monthly energy use.
CUT 9 (12) “their electricity bill”
That’s spokesperson Robbyn Cooper, who says the program is available to all Cleco customers.