24/7 Wall Street has listed Louisiana as the 5th most dangerous state in the USA. LSU Criminologist Edward Shihadeh says it’s important to remember that the crime rate is improving in Louisiana but it’s also coming down in other states. He says New Orleans and Baton Rouge have had a lot of success going after gang violence…

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The report indicates Alaska, New Mexico, Nevada, and Tennessee are more dangerous than Louisiana.

The newly sworn-in Republican controlled Congress is already butting heads with President Barack Obama over the much-delayed five-point-four billion dollar Keystone XL pipeline. Newly elected Republican Senator Bill Cassidy doesn’t understand the opposition to the project…

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The White House has threatened a veto, if lawmakers approve the Canada-to-Texas pipeline.

The arctic weather moving through the state has caused hard freeze warnings to be issued for a vast majority of Louisiana tonight into Thursday morning. The National Weather Service says most of the state can expect freezing temperatures again Friday morning. State Homeland Security officials urge residents to take care of plants, pets, and any exposed pipes and to monitor local media for any additional watches or warnings for your area.

The premiere of Duck Dynasty Season 7 is tonight on A&E and some experts are saying the show could be losing its luster. Michelle Southern reports.

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