Haydel’s Bakery in New Orleans is helping Saints fan mourn their stolen championship with the “no ref” cookie that puts the referee’s face of the NFC title game on a sugary treat that you can take a bite out of. Co-owner David Haydel says they decided to express their frustration with a little creativity in the oven…
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Head ref Bill Vinovich is displayed on the front of the sugar cookie.

Former Louisiana congressman John Fleming of Minden is reportedly considering a run for governor. Fleming represented Louisiana’s 4th District for eight years and left the House in 2017. LSU Shreveport Political Science Professor Jeffrey Sadow says it might be too late for Fleming to join the race…
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There are already announced two Republican candidates, Congressman Ralph Abraham and Baton Rouge businessman Eddie Rispone.

It’s another difficult year for pecan farmers. Ouachita Parish grower Abraham Fowler says this year it’s been an abundance of rain and it’s the fifth straight year they have not had ideal growing conditions…
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Fowler says all he can do is wait for better weather.

A state appeals course is considering an interesting case out of the town of Ball in Rapides Parish. Roy Hebron was elected the mayor for the town of Ball, but he’s a convicted felon and on the same ballot, voters approved a new constitutional amendment that prohibits convicted felons like Hebron from holding elected office. Hebron argues he should remain in office, because he was elected when the law wasn’t in effect. Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino…
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Ciolino predicts the courts will rule that Hebron will not be able to serve as mayor.