LaToya Cantrell will be sworn in today as the first female mayor in New Orleans’ 300-year history. Cantrell arrives in office with a potential major scandal in the making. Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry is investigating the former city council member for potential misuse of a city credit card. Political Analyst Clancy DuBos says it’s an investigation that casts a pall not just over her, but many city officials.
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But a spokesperson for Cantrell predicts the investigation will clear the mayor-elect and her staff of any wrongdoing.

The Pelicans are on the verge of elimination in the NBA playoffs after losing 118-92 to Golden State yesterday at the Smoothie King Center. New Orleans Coach Alvin Gentry…
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Golden State can clinch a series victory tomorrow night in Oakland.

Will the state Senate pass a budget for next fiscal year? Jeff Palermo reports that’s a major question mark with one month to go in the regular session…
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Season ticket renewals for LSU football games have only declined one-percent, despite a concern about a dramatic drop in season ticket holders, because of changes with federal tax laws. Fans can no longer deduct the contribution they make that gives them an opportunity to purchase season tickets.