Republican lawmakers are looking to move past the controversy surrounding the number three House GOP leader, Republican Congressman Steve Scalise, over a speech he gave 12 years ago to a white supremacist group. Incoming Utah Representative Mia Love is the first black female Republican elected to the House. She told ABC’s “This Week” that Scalice has the support of the party…:
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A cold week is on tap for Louisiana as artic air makes it way into the Bayou State. Tim Humphrey, with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles, says high temps will only be in the 40s for north Louisiana today and 50s in south Louisiana and even more colder air will arrive Wednesday…:
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He says this cold air mass is coming down from Canada and will be dry so precipitation is not likely.

It’s being reported that New Orleans Saints outside linebacker Junior Galette was arrested in Kenner today for an incident that is not being disclosed at this time. Cops say Galette was in custody but the arresting officer is being consulted before any other details are released.

The Department of Health and Hospitals is urging businesses to strengthen wellness at the office. Emelie Gunn has the story…:
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