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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Mary Landrieu’s 18 year run as US Senator is set to end when a new Congress is sworn-in tomorrow. LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan says Landrieu’s middle of the road approach to politics could result in her making a lot of money as a lobbyist or she could become an outspoken advocate on issues dealing with children or the poor…

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Landrieu has not said what she’ll do next.

More arctic air makes its way into Louisiana which means a cold week is on tap for the Bayou State. Tim Humphrey, with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles, says says the cold air mass heading down from Canada will be dry, so you won’t have to worry about any winter precipitation…

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He says high temperatures will only be in the 40s for north Louisiana today and 50s in south Louisiana.

A Shreveport man has been arrested in connection with a shooting last night that sent two men to the hospital. Shreveport Police say their investigation indicates 36-year-old Nicholas King approached the victims and fired several shots, striking them both. Both victims taken to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. King was booked into the Shreveport City Jail on charges of simple battery and illegal use of a weapon.

According to GasBuddy.com, it’s possible we’re getting close to the bottom of the dramatic drop in the price we pay at the pump. Michelle Southern reports…

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A new Congress will be sworn in tomorrow, which means Mary Landrieu’s 18-year run as a US Senator has ended. Scott Carwile has the story…

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State Police say a three-vehicle accident in Terrebonne Parish has claimed the life of a Thibodaux man. They say the vehicle driven by 34-year-old Chad Labat, for unknown reasons, crossed the center line and struck another vehicle. The impact caused the vehicle driven by Labat to be split into three pieces. One of those pieces struck a third vehicle. Labat was ejected from his vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene. The drivers of the other two vehicles were taken to a local hospital with moderate injuries.

The state department of health and hospitals is encouraging businesses to help employees live a healthy lifestyle by coming up with healthy programs and policies at the workplace. D-H-H Well-Ahead Director Melissa Martin says providing healthier snacks during meetings can actually provide a more productive workforce…

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And she says two or three healthier cafeteria options can also help improve employee wellness.

According to GasBuddy.com, it’s possible we’re near the end of the dramatic drop in the price of gasoline. Senior Petroleum Analyst Gregg Laskoski says if gas prices do start to drop again it won’t be by much because this is the month refineries have to make the switch from the winter blend to the summer blend of gasoline. But he says we’re still paying far less than we were in January 2014…

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The current statewide average for a gallon of regular in Louisiana is around $2.10.

A new Congress will be sworn-in tomorrow which marks the end of Mary Landrieu’s term as U-S Senator. LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan says, in her 18 years in the Senate, Landrieu fought for Louisiana…

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In 2006, Landrieu co-authored a piece of legislation that expanded oil and gas production in the Gulf of Mexico and it also steered billions of dollars in revenues produced offshore to Louisiana to help fund the state’s coastal restoration efforts.

It’s possible we’re at the bottom of the dramatic drop in the price we pay at the pump. Gasbuddy-dot-com Senior Petroleum Analyst Gregg Laskoski says if gas prices are at their lowest point right now it wouldn’t be much of a surprise because that’s typically what happens in January…

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He says their current statewide average for a gallon of regular in Louisiana is around $2.10.

The state Department of Health and Hospitals is urging businesses to come up with programs or policies at the workplace that would encourage employees to live a healthy lifestyle. D-H-H Well-Ahead Director Melissa Martin says the most important initiative is to offer a tobacco free environment. She says the state offers many cessation coaching programs for the workplace…

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Martin says for ideas you can go online to wellaheadla-dot-com.

It looks like a cold week is on tap for Louisiana as artic air makes it way into the state. Tim Humphrey, with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles, says a high pressure area currently located in Canada will bring us the cold air…

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Humphrey says this cold air mass will be dry, so you won’t have to worry about any winter precipitation.

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.

The state department of health and hospitals is encouraging businesses to come up with programs or policies at the workplace that would encourage employees to live a healthy lifestyle. D-H-H Well-Ahead Director Melissa Martin says we are at the workplace more frequently than anywhere else…

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Martin says the most important initiative is to offer a tobacco free environment.

According to GasBuddy.com, it’s possible we’re at the bottom of the dramatic drop in the price we pay at the pump. Senior Petroleum Analyst Gregg Laskoski says their current statewide average for a gallon of regular in Louisiana is around $2.10 and crude oil prices will likely not drop much lower…

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Laskoski says if gas prices do start to drop again it won’t be by much because this is the month refineries have to make the switch from the winter blend to the more expensive summer blend of gasoline.

There’s over 20 new state laws on the books with the start of the new year. That includes changes to Louisiana’s D-W-I laws, with easier-to-understand language, and judges being able to take measures to provide substance abuse help for some D-W-I offenders…
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That’s Jefferson Parish Assistant District Attorney Norma Broussard.

Crawfish lovers will be pleased to know that the season harvest will be able to begin sooner than normal, because of milder than usual temperatures and lower than normal rainfall amounts in the fall…
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That’s LSU Ag Center Aquaculture specialist Dr. Greg Lutz.

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The Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating a murder of a man discovered yesterday afternoon in Labadieville. Sheriff Mike Waguespack says an autopsy is scheduled for 63 year-old Gordon Jones, Sr. Anyone with information on the case should contact the Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Almost everyone in Louisiana knew her as Elly Mae, and yesterday, actress and former beauty queen Donna Douglas passed away in Zachary New Year’s Day. She appeared on “The Beverly Hillbillies” on CBS from 1962 to 1971, and was famous for her loud whistle and signature line, “y’all come back now, hear?” On The Jim Engster Show in 2013, that’s the way she signed off…
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Donna Douglas was 81.

With the beginning of a new year, there are over 20 new state laws going into effect. That includes changes to Louisiana’s D-W-I laws. Jefferson Parish assistant district attorney Norma Broussard, says the changes will make it easier for everyone to understand the penalties.
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And that includes jail time for first-time offenders under the age of 21.

Milder than average temperatures for the fall is setting the stage for a good crawfish season this year. LSU Ag Center Aquaculture specialist Dr. Greg Lutz says the warmer weather allows the mudbugs to grow faster during the winter…:
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So, it’s all good news for producers and crawfish lovers this year.

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Many in Louisiana are mourning the loss of one of our sweethearts-Donna Douglas-who played Elly Mae Clampett on “The Beverly Hillbillies” Douglas died on New Year’s Day. On the Jim Engster Show in May of 2013 Douglas said she’d never planned to be an actress…:
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Donna Douglas was 81.

Friday was a big recruiting day for the LSU football and men’s basketball programs. Coach Les Miles received a verbal pledge from the state’s top ranked recruit, Warren Easton wide receiver Tyron Johnson. The six-foot-one, 190-pounder, caught 94 passes for 1,589 yards and 17 touchdowns this past season. Still no word on the announcement on the Defensive Coordinator position left vacated by John Chavis.

State Police suspect driver impairment is the cause of a fiery single vehicle crash in St. Helena Parish that has claimed of a Greensburg man Friday afternoon. Twenty-three year-old Ramario Berry was a passenger in a Trailblazer driven by thirty-seven year-old Lamar Williams.

The first celebrity death of 2015 is from Louisiana. Donna Douglas, known as Elly Mae Clampett on The Beverly Hillbillies, died at the age of 81…:
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There’s some good news for the Louisiana crawfish season. Right now, the mudbugs are at a fair size…
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That’s LSU Ag Center Aquaculture specialist Dr. Greg Lutz, who says crawfish should be getting bigger by the end of the month

There are some recognizable names of coaches names that could be in consideration for the LSU Defensive Coordinator position left vacated by John Chavis. Football analyst Mike Detillier says all of them should be interested if Les Miles makes the call…
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The Advocate is reporting this morning that Former Arizona Cardinals and USC Defensive Coordinator Clancy Pendergast has been contacted by the Tigers.