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. Eric Gill has more…:
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The Alexandria Police Department says a man is under arrest on negligent homicide charges for allegedly accidentally shooting and killing someone. They believe 29-year-old Kendall Smith was playing with the weapon when it discharged and struck a 29-year-old male victim who is not being identified at this time. The incident remains under investigation.

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s office says a man was fatally shot outside of the nightspot called Club Vibe. They say 34-year-old Kenneth Brown of Lafayette was found sitting inside a vehicle with a gunshot wound. The victim was taken to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead. There is no motive or suspect at this time.

With a new Congress set to swear-in tomorrow that puts a wrap on Mary Landrieu’s last day as a U-S Senator. Landrieu has served Louisiana in the Senate the last 18 years and LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan says she’ll be remembered for her work to bring federal resources to the Bayou State…:
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Hogan says Landrieu’s middle of the road approach to politics could result in her making a lot of money as a lobbyist.