US Senator John Kennedy says he will not run for governor, ending months of speculation that he would challenge Governor John Bel Edwards in the 2019 contest. Kennedy says after much consideration, he’s decided he can get the most done for Louisiana, and the country, in the Senate.
Cut 6 (10) “…right now.”
So who will challenge Governor Edwards. Baton Rouge Businessman Eddie Rispone is a declared candidate and GOP Congressman Ralph Abraham says he’ll make a decision very soon.

LSU is headed to the Fiesta Bowl where they’ll play undefeated UCF on New Year’s Day at noon central time. Tigers Coach Ed Orgeron says he’s impressed with the Knights 25-game winning streak…
cut 14 (11) “…how to win”
It’s the Tigers first ever appearance in the Fiesta Bowl.

CDC data finds that Louisiana had a 12-percent increase in drug overdose deaths in 2017. But President and C-E-O of the Trust for America’s Health, John Auerbach, says we have seen methods that show promise in reversing the trend…
cut 12 (10) “…done in Louisiana”
Drug overdose death rates were lower in eight states.

After law enforcement made the discovery of more than a dozen horses that all appeared to be emaciated on her property in Lockport, the Lafourche Humane Society President, Pamela George and fellow property owner John Gautreaux, have been arrested and charged with animal cruelty. Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Lt. Brennan Matherne says the investigation began in early November.
Cut 3 (11) “…on the spot.”
George and Gautreaux, have been booked into the Lafourche Parish Detention Center on a $2000 bond each.