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.

There’s just over 20 new state laws went into effect 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, 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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One of the true darlings of Louisiana passed away on New Year’s Day. Donna Douglas, who everyone knew as Elly Mae on “The Beverly Hillbillies” died at the age of 81…
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While there has been no official word from the team, NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport tweeted that the New Orleans Saints have parted ways with tight ends coach Terry Malone and wide receivers coach Henry Ellard. There’s also a report the Saints fired assistant defensive backs coach Andre Curtis. No word on defensive coordinator Rob Ryan.

As of January the first, there are some new state laws that are on the books. Don Molino tells about a few of them…
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Three Jefferson Parish men have been arrested on cockfighting charges in lower Plaquemines Parish. Yesterday, deputies responded to a report of a cockfight in a wooded area with a gathering of about 3 dozen people. The three men who allegedly organized the event fled the scene, but were apprehended a short time later.

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Most everyone here in Louisiana knows her as Elly Mae, and yesterday, actress and former beauty queen Donna Douglas passed away at the age of 81. She appeared on “The Beverly Hillbillies” 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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LSU fans are wondering who the Tigers will get to coach up the defense, now that John Chavis has gone to Texas A & M. Football insider Mike Detillier says it shouldn’t be hard to find a good replacement ( as many NFL and college football assistants will seek out the coaching vacancy at LSU.)
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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.

Louisiana has been experiencing some mild temperatures so far this winter which is setting the stage for a good crawfish season. LSU Ag Center Aquaculture specialist Dr. Greg Lutz says warmer weather allows the mudbugs to grow faster during the winter months…:
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It’s all good news for crawfish lovers this year.

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One of Louisiana’s sweethearts has passed away. Donna Douglas-who everyone knows as Elly Mae Clampett on “The Beverly Hillbillies”, dies on New Year’s Day yesterday. 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.

Many LSU fans are playing armchair speculators, looking at who might take the vacant Defensive Coordinator position vacated by John Chavis. One name being bounced around is Louisiana native and former Ole Miss head coach Ed Orgeron. Football Analyst Mike Dettillier says Coach “O” has great interest in working at LSU…
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Another coach’s name that has surfaced is former USC Defensive Coordinator Clancy Pendergast.

State Police are investigating a two car crash on Highway 17 in Franklin Parish that has claimed the life of a Delhi man, after a 16 year-old driver in a truck crossed over the center line. Forty-seven year-old Drue Randolph died at the scene. The teenaged driver suffered minor injuries.

Louisiana native Donna Douglas, famously known as Elly Mae Clampett on The Beverly Hillbillies, died at the age of 81…:
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Mostly mild temperatures in the past few weeks are proving to be good news for the Louisiana crawfish season. Right now, they’re are at a fair size, and they should be getting bigger by the end of the month…
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That’s LSU Ag Center Aquaculture specialist Dr. Greg Lutz.

There’s a pretty impressive list of coaches names that could be in consideration for the LSU Defensive Coordinator position vacated by John Chavis. And football analyst Mike Detillier says all of the marquis names on the target list, should be interested if Les Miles makes the call…
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And the search continues.