Both the U.S. House and Senate have approved separate tax reform bills and will now come together in a committee to iron out the differences. U.S. Representative Clay Higgins of St. Landry Parish says the economy will sky rocket once they pass a bill that cuts corporate and personal income taxes:
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This would be Congress’ first rewrite of the tax code in nearly 30 years.

A new addiction treatment facility is opening on the Northshore. CEO of the Longbranch Recovery Center, Chris McMahon who has been sober for 17 years, says he wants to do his part in helping those who need it the most…:
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The ten-million-dollar inpatient rehab will open around the first of the year in Abita Springs.

There are reports Smoothie King is looking at moving its corporate headquarters from Metairie to Texas, as the company’s five year deal with the state expires this year. Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson says this would leave about 60 employees out of work…:
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He says they are working with Smoothie King to explore all options to remain in the state.

The Saints regained control of the NFC South with a convincing 31-21 win over Carolina. The Falcons also lost, so now New Orleans has a one-game lead over the Panthers and a two-game lead over the Dirty Birds for the division lead.

LSU Tigers will play in the Citrus Bowl on New Years Day for the second consecutive year. The 9-3 Tigers accepted an invite to the premier bowl game and will face 9-3 Notre Dame at Camping World Stadium in Orlando.

A suspected bank robber is in custody after being on the run this week.  Broussard Police Chief Brannon Decou says 29-year-old Jeremie Raymond of New Iberia allegedly held up the First Community Bank Monday, firing a weapon and injuring a bank teller.  He left on foot after the robbery.  Decou says Raymond was apprehend with help from the U.S. Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force…

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State Police is still searching for a driver involved in a fatal hit and run which killed a pedestrian in St. John the Baptist Parish last weekend. Senior Trooper Melissa Matey says the vehicle has the Louisiana license plate X-4-4-4-6-6-6. She urges anyone who could’ve seen this vehicle to contact State Police immediately. She says the truck is a light color, possibly silver or gray.

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A new Food Network series called “Cajun Aces” staring two south Louisiana chefs premiers tomorrow night. Husband and wife chefs Cody and Samantha Carroll run the very popular restaurants Hot Tails in New Roads, and Sac a Lait (sack-a-lay) in New Orleans’ Warehouse District. Cody says the cameras follow them around Cajun country, and highlight Louisiana in a huge way…:

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A Houston TV station is reporting that coach Jimbo Fisher’s deal with Texas A and M is worth $7.5 million dollars annually over what is “likely” a 10-year contract. College football analyst Mike Detillier says a big key for Fisher’s success overall in the SEC is whether or not he can do something about the struggling Aggie defense…:

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A newly released 300-page State Police report provided to the Advocate, shows former LSP Superintendent Mike Edmonson retired last March after learning some troopers were being internally investigated after claiming overtime and expensive hotel stays in Arizona and Nevada on taxpayers money.   President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission Rafael Goyeneche (go-en-nech-che) says Edmonson’s tampering with key evidence could bring felony charges, including obstruction of justice…

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Former Congressman William Jefferson, who was convicted nearly a decade ago on bribery charges, today had his sentence reduced to time served. The decision came as a joint recommendation by prosecutors and defense attorneys in the aftermath of a Supreme Court ruling that makes it more difficult to convict public officials of bribery.

A new Food Network series called “Cajun Aces” staring two south Louisiana chefs premiers Saturday night. Michelle Southern reports…:

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It’s official; Jimbo Fisher is leaving Florida State to take the head coaching job at Texas A&M.  So what does this mean for LSU now that he’s back in the SEC? College football analyst Mike Detillier says Fisher is known for developing quarterbacks…:

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A newly released State Police report provided to the Advocate, shows former LSP Superintendent Mike Edmonson allegedly knew about side trips troopers took on their way to a conference in San Diego last year. President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission Raphel Goyeneche says Edmonson’s tampering with key evidence could bring felony charges, including obstruction of justice:
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Edmonson has not returned calls for comment.

A new Food Network series called “Cajun Aces” staring two south Louisiana husband and wife chefs, Cody and Samantha Carroll premiers tomorrow night. Cody they’ve already seen the first episode entitled, “Crawfish and Mirliton,” and the camera work capturing the Cajun countryside is incredible…:
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7pm is airtime Saturday.

State Police is still searching for a driver involved in a fatal hit and run which killed a pedestrian in St. John the Baptist Parish last weekend. Senior Trooper Melissa Matey says the hit and run vehicle is a 1988 to 2000 model GMC or Chevrolet truck. She says the tailgate is a different color than the rest of the vehicle and some of the paint is faded on both sides…:
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Eugene Webber III was killed on Saturday, November 25th while walking down U.S. 61.

It’s official; Jimbo Fisher is leaving Florida State to take the head coaching job at Texas A&M, and will not host the FSU game against ULM Saturday. So what does this mean for LSU now that he’s back in the SEC? College football analyst Mike Detillier says Fisher is known for developing quarterbacks…:
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A newly released 300-page State Police report shows alleged criminal corruption by former State Police Superintendent Mike Edmonson…:
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Former Congressman William Jefferson, who was convicted nearly a decade ago on bribery charges, today had his sentence reduced to time served. The decision came as a joint recommendation by prosecutors and defense attorneys in the aftermath of a Supreme Court ruling that makes it more difficult to convict public officials of bribery.

State Police have released an update in the fatal hit and run crash which claimed the life of a pedestrian in St. John the Baptist Parish on Sunday. Senior Trooper Melissa Matey says they now have pictures of the suspect vehicle, which is a 1988-2000 model year GMC/Chevrolet pick-up truck…:
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Anyone with information about the vehicle’s whereabouts is urged to contact LSP. The pedestrian who died is 32 year old Eugene Webber III of LaPlace.

The top game in the NFL this Sunday is the Saints versus the Panthers. The two teams are tied for first place in the NFC South, with a record of 8-3. Atlanta is one game back at 7-4. Kickoff in the Superdome is at 3:25pm.

A newly released State Police report provided to the Advocate shows former LSP Superintendent Mike Edmonson allegedly knew about side trips troopers took on their way to a conference in San Diego last year. President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission Raphel Goyeneche (go-en-nech-che) says Edmonson asked for an internal investigation only after the media became involved.:
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Calls by LRN to Edmonson have not been returned.

An East Baton Rouge Parish grand jury has indicted Kenneth Gleason, a white man accused of murdering two black men and shooting into the home of a black family in September. The 23-year-old is charged with one count each of second and first-degree murder and two counts of attempted second-degree murder in the incidents police have described as possibly racially motivated.

US Senator John Kennedy says he will back President Donald Trump’s nomination for the 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals, Kyle Duncan of Louisiana. Duncan appeared before the Senate Judiciary committee on Wednesday, Kennedy sits on the panel and his support means it’s likely Duncan will be confirmed.

A new Food Network series called “Cajun Aces” staring two south Louisiana chefs premiers tomorrow night. Husband and wife chefs Cody and Samantha Carroll run the very popular restaurants Hot Tails in New Roads, and Sac a Lait in New Orleans’ Warehouse District. Cody says the cameras follow them around Cajun country, and highlight Louisiana in a huge way…:
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The couple says say this was one of the fastest green-lit projects ever by their production company, High Noon, to hit the Food Network network.
The first episode of Cajun Aces airs on Food Network tomorrow night at 7pm.

The National Flood Insurance Program, which provides flood insurance for thousands of Louisiana residents expires next Friday, December 8^th.  The program is riddled with 24-billion-dollars in debt.  U.S. Senator John Kennedy says he is fine with renewing the program, if Legislators can find money to help with the huge debt load.  He says they need to lower private insurance company administration fees…

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Closer to home, if you were affected by the August 2016 floods and feel you weren’t compsenated enough, you have until December 31^st to submit a proof of loss.  State Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says for help filing an appeal for more money from the flood insurance program, consumers can call 1-800-259-5300. He also suggests work with your insurance company…

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Former New Orleans Congressman William Jefferson is expected to remain free today following his new sentencing hearing.  Due to recent Supreme Court rulings, Jefferson was freed after serving five years of a 13 year sentence on bribery charges.  Loyola University law professor Dane Cioilno says since the high court’s decision, the term “official act” is not as broad as it once was…

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It’s now December and this is the first big weekend for gatherings with your bosses and co-workers. Office misconduct in the wake of allegations against many high profile celebrities is on the minds several people.  U-N-O Business Professor Dr. Mark Rosa says it’s fine to have fun, but if you think you might find it difficult to behave, leave the alcohol alone…:

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The Holiday Office Party season is underway amid the current national conversation about workplace harassment and several well-known individuals being fired. UNO Business Professor Dr. Mark Rosa says HR departments are likely re-evaluating their sexual harassment policies, and showing annual videos about how to act at the office and social functions…:
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Former New Orleans Congressman William Jefferson is expected to remain free today following a new sentencing hearing. Jefferson was released from prison last month after 7 convictions were tossed due to new corruption laws. Loyola University law professor Dane Ciolino says a recent Supreme Court ruling that makes it more difficult to convict elected officials on bribery charges…:
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A State Police report obtained by the Advocate accuses the former head of the L-S-P, Mike Edmonson, of deleting text messages amid an investigation into questionable travel by some of his troopers. Kelley Ray has more…:
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The deadline to submit proof off loss claims from August 2016 flooding has been extended through the end of the year. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says don’t be afraid to fight for what is rightfully yours…:
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Former State Police Superintendent Mike Edmonson is in the news again as The Advocate has obtained an LSP report which shows the once head of LSP deleted text messages during the investigation into a tax-payer funded “side trip” by some troopers. Before Edmonson retired in March, he said he was disappointed in the troopers for taking the trip, but the newly unveiled document shows cell phone records of Edmonson in contact with the group during the trip.

If you were affected by the August 2016 floods and feel you should’ve received more insurance money or uncovered additional damages, you have until December 31st to submit a proof of loss. State Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says the deadline was recently extended…:
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You can do that online by visiting ldi.la.gov.

Will holiday company parties be a bit more laid back, because of the heightened awareness of sexual harassment in the workplace?..:
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The National Flood Insurance Program expires in one week. The program was 24-billion-dollars in debt before Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Maria and Nate struck. U.S. Senator John Kennedy says that is unacceptable..:
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He hopes Congress can renew the N-F-I-P before December 8th without raising premiums.