Relatives of Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson file a lawsuit that attempts to block a re-written succession plan that puts Benson’s wife, Gayle, in control of both professional sports franchises. Benson’s daughter, Renee, and her two children, alleged that Gayle Benson took advantage of the 87-year-old’s failing physical and mental health, by getting him to change the succession plan.

The New Orleans City Council approved an ordinance that will ban smoking in bars and casinos throughout the city. West Monroe Representative Frank Hoffman says a public smoking ban in New Orleans could convince legislators it’s time to do it statewide…
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Hoffman authored legislation that went into effect at the start of the year that prohibits smoking near the entrance of state buildings.

Republican supporters of Governor Bobby Jindal establish a super PAC that could assist him in a presidential bid. Former Louisiana Congressman, Bob Livingston, is the chairman of the political action committee, called Believe Again PAC. Livingston acknowledges this is the first step in a possible run for the White House…
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The Super PAC can raise an unlimited amount of money, but Jindal can’t direct or coordinate how the money is spent.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is offering a $10,000 reward for information about the whooping crane that was shot in Vermilion Parish and died in November. Spokesman Adam Einck says the reward money is coming from several sources…:
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Einck says if you have any information go to wlf.louisiana.gov.