A day after Tom Benson announced his wife will assume ownership of the Saints and Pelicans when he dies, his former heirs file suit claiming Benson is incapacitated. Legal analyst Tim Meche says they will have to prove that Tom Benson is not capable of making decisions on his own…

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The suit claims that Benson is not fit mentally and physically to manage his personal or business affairs. Benson says the allegations of his mental health are completely meritless.

A super PAC has been established by Republican supporters of Governor Bobby Jindal that could assist him in a presidential bid. Former Louisiana Congressman, Bob Livingston, says the Super PAC will get Jindal ready, if he chooses to run for President

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Livingston is the chairman of the political action committee, called Believe Again PAC.

The Mystick Krewe of Louisianians will be hosting the DC Mardi Gras in our nation’s capitol this weekend. LaPolitics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford says one topic has been dominating the conversation at the bar of the Washington Hilton this year and that’s money…

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He says the bar at the Hilton becomes Louisiana’s 65th parish during DC Mardi Gras.

Now that the New Orleans City Council has approved a ban on smoking in bars and casinos, so could we see a similar law passed for the entire state? West Monroe Representative Frank Hoffman says says a public smoking ban in New Orleans could convince legislators that it’s time to do it statewide..

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Hoffman says a similar ordinance went into effect in Ouachita Parish last January and it’s been well received by bar owners.

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 New Orleans City Council has approved a ban on smoking in bars and casinos, so could we see the Louisiana legislature pass a similar law that would impact the entire state. West Monroe Representative Frank Hoffman says a statewide ban on smoking in bars and gambling halls is something legislators might consider…

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Hoffman authored the state law that prohibits smoking near the entrance of state buildings.

A day after Saints owner Tom Benson, who is 87, announced his wife will assume ownership of the Saints and Pelicans when he dies, his former heirs file suit claiming Benson is incapacitated. Rita Benson LeBlanc, her mother Renee Benson and brother Ryan LeBlanc filed the petition in Orleans Civil District Court. Legal analyst Tim Meche…

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Meche says they will have to prove that Tom Benson is not capable of making decisions on his own. Tom Benson says he is extremely disappointed by the lawsuit.

A bold move from New Orleans Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson, as he announces his wife Gayle will take control of the teams upon his death. It was expected that Rita Benson would succeed her grandfather, but the Voice of the Saints Jim Henderson says there were some questions about commitment …
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Rita Benson LeBlanc and the grandkids filed a lawsuit today contesting that decision, saying that the 87 year-old Benson is incapacitated.

LDWF is looking for the person or persons responsible for the shooting of a Whooping Crane late last year, which later died. With this being the 6th bird shot, Spokesman Adam Einck says it’s hard enough to bring the whooping cranes population numbers up as it is…:
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There’s a 10 grand reward, so if you have any information, contact LDWF.

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The New Orleans City Council today approved a smoking ban at bars and casinos by a 7-0 vote, which will be all-inclusive inside the city. Tonia Moore with the Louisiana Campaign for Tobacco Free Living says this could grow from here, and she’s appreciative…
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The ban goes into effect in 3 months.

The Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Department has arrested a 24-year-old woman in the May 2014 death of her fiance’s 3-year-old son. Brittany Marie Prejean of Rayne is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Keaghyn Parsons, who died from blunt force trauma. Spokesperson Maxine Trahan says Prejan was often left to care for the toddler…
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No bond has been set.

Tom Benson has announced the ownership of both the News Orleans Saints and Pelicans will transfer to his wife, Gayle, upon his death. The Voice of the Saints Jim Henderson says you could observe the office strain between his wife, adopted daughter, and grandkids…
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Rita Benson and the grandkids filed a lawsuit today contesting that decision, saying that the 87 year-old Benson is incapacitated.

“The Bone Lady” is retiring. Mary Manhein from the LSU FACES Lab says her last day will be April 30th. She consulted on hundreds of forensic cases, and most memorably instances where the DNA from an unidentified person got matched up with someone from across the country…:
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A Rayne woman has been arrested for the death of her fiance’s 3-year-old son in May, while he was under her care. Twenty-four year-old Brittany Marie Prejean was booked shortly after the coroner’s report came back on 3 year-old Keagyhn Parsons, saying he had died due to blunt force trauma…
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That’s Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Maxine Trahan.

LDWF is offering a $10,000 reward for information about the whooping crane that was shot in Vermilion Parish, then later died. Spokesman Adam Einck says the whooping crane is one of the world’s most endangered birds and now, this is the 6th one that has been shot and killed in Louisiana…:
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If you have any information go online to wlf-dot-Louisiana-dot-gov.

The New Orleans City Council today approved a smoking ban at all bars and casinos by a 7-0 vote. All smiles from Tonia Moore with the Louisiana Campaign for Tobacco Free Living. She says they are thrilled the initiative had such overwhelming support…
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That ban goes into effect in 90 days.

A woman from Rayne has been arrested in connection of the death of her fiance’s 3 year-old son in May. Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Department Spokesperson Maxine Trahan says Brittany Marie Prejean is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Keaghyn Parsons. The coroner’s report showed that the little boy had a perforation of the samll intestine…
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No bond has been set at this time.
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A self-confessed child killer was released from prison yesterday and the family of 11 year-old Averie Evans who was killed in the early nineties, is outraged, Sixty-five year-old Phillip DeSelle was given time off for good behavior, and is expected to make his new home in Turkey Creek. DeSelle served 24 years on a 50 year sentence.

The woman who has assisted law enforcement in identifying human remains, Mary Manhein, announces she is retiring from the LSU FACES Laboratory after more than 30 years…
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The New Orleans City Council has unanimously approved a controversial ordinance that prohibits smoking in bars and casinos. This is a big victory for those in support of the ban who say it’s a public health issue for workers and patrons in these establishments. There was plenty of opposition from folks who say businesses should be allowed to set their own policies. The measure passed 7-0.

The woman who has assisted law enforcement locally and nationally in identifying human remains, Mary Manhein, announces she is retiring from the LSU FACES Laboratory after more than 30 years. The Bone Lady says some of the most rewarding work she’s done was in the aftermaths of Hurricanes Katrina and Issac in which they were able to assist cemeteries who were having problems with graves…:
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Her last day is April 30th.

Governor Bobby Jindal appears on Fox News to defend his “No go Zones” comments. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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The state Department of Corrections confirms convicted child killer Philip Deselle was released from the David Wade Correctional Center in Homer overnight. Deselle left the prison sometime in the early hours Thursday morning. He has 48 hours to report to his parole officer in Ville Platte. Deselle killed 11-year-old Averie Evans of Natchitoches 25-years-old and the Evageline Parish community is outraged at his release.

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 then later died late last year. Spokesman Adam Einck says the reward money is coming from several sources including the operation game fees, the LDWF foundation…:
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Einck says if you have any information on this case, you can report it online at wlf.louisiana.gov.

The Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Department has arrested a 24-year-old woman in the May 2014 death of her fiance’s 3-year-old son. After an eight month investigation, Brittany Marie Prejean of Rayne is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Keaghyn Parsons. Spokesperson Maxine Trahan says Prejan was often left to care for the toddler…:
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Trahan says the cause of death was from a perforation of the small intestine due to blunt force trauma.

Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson announces ownership of both teams will transfer to his wife, Gayle, upon his death. Eric Gill reports…:
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Nobody won the Powerball last night so the price for Saturday goes to an estimated $230 million dollars.

A self-confessed child killer named Phillip DeSelle is set to be released from prison today and the family of the little girl and Evangeline Parish citizens are outraged. Erin Keyser (Kie-Zer) is the aunt of Averie Evans of Natchitoches who was killed by DeSelle when she was 11 years old. She says Turkey Creek residents, where it is believed the man will live, are extremely unhappy as their worst fear is that DeSelle could snap again…:
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She says the DeSelle served just 24 years in prison on a 50 year sentence getting time off for good behavior.

A teacher from St. Thomas More has been arrested for allegedly having sex with a student. Authorities say 27-year-old Joshua Krieg of Lafayette was booked for carnal knowledge of a juvenile after the victim’s parents complained to police.

Governor Bobby Jindal continues to insist there are neighborhoods in Europe where authority is ceded to a more harsh version of Islamic law. Jindal had a chance to back down from those comments in a one-on-one interview Neil Cavuto on Fox News…:
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Fox News previously reported the same claims, but has since apologized and said those reports were false.

Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson announces ownership of both teams will transfer to his wife, Gayle, upon his death. This move effectively cuts out Benson’s daughter, Renee, and grandchildren, Ryan Leblanc and Rita Benson Leblanc, from the sports franchises. The voice of the Saints, Jim Henderson, says this had to be an agonizing decision for Benson to make…:
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Benson stated that this change in succession is necessary for the long-term success of both teams.