The Louisiana Supreme Court rules today on a case between Jefferson Parish and Walmart that could determine whether large online marketplaces could be required to collect sales taxes on third-party retailer transactions.  Tax law expert Bill Backstrom says the ruling will impact the businesses providing the marketplace.

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Jefferson Parish has been previously successful in two similar cases.

Two Acadiana area hospital systems announce their intent to merge, with Lafayette General Health taking over the management and operations of Jennings American Legion Hospital. Leaders of both facilities want to keep high-quality medical care in the area. Jennings American Legion Hospital CEO Dana Williams…

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The goal is to have documents for the merger finalized next fall.

Democrats reveal an Impeachment vote will be held on the grounds the President abused his office, and committed obstruction. Matt Doyle has more…

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Two Articles of Impeachment were revealed yesterday, one accusing the President of abusing the power of his office, and the other accusing him of obstruction of Congress. Senator John Kennedy expects Democrats to vote within the week on Impeachment, and he expects the vote to clear the House. Afterward the Senate will take up a full trial on removing the President from office…

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LSU is holding an Active Threat Integrated Response Course for the LSU National Center for Biomedical Research and Training/Academy of Counter Terrorist Education attendees today in Gonzales. NCBRT/ACE Public Affairs Manager Kris Wartelle says law enforcement officers and medical personnel are able to test out their new skills from the course during an active shooting exercise.

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New legislation introduced by Senator Bill Cassidy aims to incentivize Medicare Part D recipients to choose cheaper generic prescriptions when available. Kevin Barnhart has the story…

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If it upsets you to see campaign signs lingering, long after the election is over it could be a thing of the past in Monroe. The City of Monroe is taking steps to fix that with a crackdown on such signage. Keep Monroe Beautiful says campaigns or candidates could be fined $25 per sign for any left standing in the city after December 26th.

obstruction of justice. Senator John Kennedy says despite some of the earlier claims of Democrats casting a wide impeachment net…

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Impeachment has spent the week in House Judiciary, home to Louisiana Congressmen Cedric Richmond and Mike Johnson.

Today in Ascension Parish, LSU is holding an Active Shooter exercise for the LSU National Center for Biomedical Research and Training/Academy of Counter Terrorist Education Instructors. These instructors work with local law enforcement and first responders on how to provide care during shootings. NCBRT/ACE Public Affairs Manager Kris Wartelle.

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Before each responder only focused on their area of expertise.

A Webster Parish inmate was shot after allegedly stealing a vehicle and escaping while on work detail at the Webster Parish school board. Webster Parish Sheriff Gary Sexton says after an all-night search, authorities located 40-year-old Norman Guthrie. Sexton says Guthrie was set to be released in March after serving time for aggravated battery, theft of a motor vehicle, and failure to appear charges.

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Sexton says a motive for the attempted escape is unclear.

The attorney representing the former Livingston Parish deputy accused of rape and child pornography is trying to be removed from the case. According to The Advocate, J. David Bourland was hired privately to represent Dennis Perkins but as of Monday, Bourland has requested to resign from the case. In the filing Bourland stated that he and Perkins were “not able to proceed in an effective and sufficient manner to provide a proper and constitutional defense.” Perkins’ does have hearing scheduled for Dec. 19^th.

An active shooter training in Ascension Parish today will be as realistic as possible, so attendees can put their new skills to the test. Brooke Thorington has more…
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A Shreveport man is jailed for allegedly stealing over $13-thousand worth of purses from an Alexandria mall. Authorities say 21-yr-old Donovan Mosely cut security tags of the Louis Vuitton handbags and dashed out with them. He hit both the Belk AND Dillard stores in the Pecanland Mall but is now in jail facing numerous charges.

Two Articles of Impeachment were revealed yesterday, one accusing the President of abusing the power of his office, and the other accusing him of obstruction of justice. Senator John Kennedy expects the House impeachment vote to pass by week’s end, then comes the Senate trial – which could last up to six weeks. He warns that unleashing the partisan nuclear option of impeachment will backfire on a potential future Democratic President…
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Welcome to WalMart. New Orleans Police are investigating a fatal stabbing that happened last night at a WalMart on the city’s toney uptown Tchoupitoulas Street. Officers say a man was stabbed in the neck outside the store, then staggered inside where he collapsed and died. Police have detained one man, but haven’t yet identified him as a suspect in the killing.

One person is behind bars in connection with the Thanksgiving weekend shooting on Canal Street that injured 12 people. 21-yr-old Stafford Starks – a resident of St. Mary Parish – was arrested and charged with eight counts of attempted second-degree murder. New Orleans Police are still seeking 22-yr-old LaBryson Polidore, also of St. Mary Parish, who’s been identified as the other shooter. The gunplay was the result of an ongoing feud between the two.

Two Articles of Impeachment were revealed yesterday, one accusing the President of abusing the power of his office, and the other accusing him of obstruction of Congress. Senator John Kennedy expects Democrats to vote within the week on Impeachment, and he expects the vote to clear the House. Afterward the Senate will take up a full trial on removing the President from office…
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Senator Bill Cassidy introduces new legislation aimed at incentivizing Medicare Part D recipients to choose generic prescriptions when available. Cassidy says if the Medicare program can save money with the use of lower cost drugs – that are just as effective – by enticing patients with a cut of the savings, it gives them reason to care…
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He says generics are just as effective as name brand drugs.

A Webster Parish inmate was shot after allegedly stealing a vehicle and escaping while on work detail at the Webster Parish school board. Webster Sheriff Gary Sexton says after an all-night search, authorities located 40-year-old Norman Guthrie, who then led officers on a high-speed chase in Bossier City…:
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A St. Tammany home health care worker is under arrest for murder. Parish deputies say 48-yr-old John Jenkins allegedly heavily drugged his 37-yr-old victim and sexually assaulted her both before and after she died. Calling it one of the most disturbing cases they’ve ever seen, officers are now following evidence that may lead to other crimes and other victims.

Today in Ascension Parish, LSU will hold an Active Threat Integrated Response Course for Counter-Terrorist Education Instructors. These instructors work with local law enforcement and first responders on how to provide care during active shooter incidents. Spokesperson Kris Wartelle…
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Since 2018, the course has provided thousands of law enforcement officers and emergency personnel valuable skills to use in mass shooting situations..such as the one yesterday in Jersey City, NJ.

UJ.S. House Democrats reveal an Impeachment vote will be held on the grounds the President abused his office and committed obstruction. Matt Doyle has more…
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Does it bother you to see campaign signs lingering, long after the election is over? Monroe is taking steps to fix that with a crackdown on such signage. Keep Monroe Beautiful says campaigns or candidates could be fined $25 per sign for any left standing in the city after December 26th.

Two Articles of Impeachment were revealed yesterday, one accusing the President of abusing the power of his office, and the other accusing him of obstruction of Congress. Senator John Kennedy says despite some of the earlier claims of Democrats casting a wide impeachment net…:
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Louisiana Congressmen Cedric Richmond, of New Orleans, and Mike Johnson, of Shreveport, serve on the House Judiciary Committee.

Trial of a man accused of killing four elderly men in the Capitol Area began Tuesday. Several doctors examined defendant Ryan Sharpe and reported he was not insane at the time of the shootings, and judges declared him competent to stand trial. Jurors will have to decide whether Sharpe knew right from wrong. Other than appearance, there’s no connection between his victims.

New legislation introduced by Senator Bill Cassidy aims to incentivize Medicare Part D recipients to choose cheaper generic prescriptions when available. Kevin Barnhart has the story…
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and now yesterday’s closing Markets….

An active shooter training in Ascenion Parish today will be as realistic as possible so attendees can put their new skills to the test. Brooke Thorington has more.

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New legislation introduced by Senator Bill Cassidy aims to incentivize Medicare Part D recipients to choose cheaper generic prescriptions when available. Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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Democrats reveal an Impeachment vote will be held on the grounds the President abused his office, and committed obstruction. Matt Doyle has more…

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This week in Ascension Parish, LSU is holding an Active Threat Integrated Response Course for their LSU National Center for Biomedical Research and Training/Academy of Counter Terrorist Education Instructors. These instructors work with local law enforcement and first responders on how to provide care during active shooter incidents. NCBRT/ACE Public Affairs Manager Kris Wartelle.

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Wartelle says by cross training police with medical skills they are able to potentially save more lives when a mass shooting events happen, especially when a hostage event is taking place. Before each responder focused only on their specific training.

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Law enforcement officers and medical personnel are able to test out their new skills from the course during an active training exercise.

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Since 2018, the course has provided thousands of law enforcement officers and emergency personnel valuable skills to use in mass shooting situations.

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Senator Bill Cassidy introduces new legislation aimed at incentivizing Medicare Part D recipients to choose generic prescriptions when available.  Cassidy says if the Medicare program can save money with the use of lower cost drugs that are just as effective by enticing them with a cut of the savings, it gives patients a reason to care.

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Cassidy says a patient is just as well off using cheaper generic drugs compared to the more expensive name brand drugs and adds if someone has been on a specific name brand medication for years, there is a good chance it is available as a generic now.

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Cassidy says he’d like to keep things simple in how the incentive paid out to patients.

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Two Articles of Impeachment were revealed yesterday, one accusing the President of abusing the power of his office, and the other accusing him of obstruction of justice.

Senator John Kennedy says despite some of the earlier claims of Democrats casting a wide impeachment net…

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Impeachment has spent the week in House Judiciary, home to Louisiana Congressmen Cedric Richmond and Mike Johnson.

Kennedy expects Democrats to vote within the week on Impeachment, and he expects the vote to clear the House. Afterward the Senate will take up a full trial on removing the President from office.

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Kennedy says the trial will take a minimum of two weeks, with it possibly lasting as long as five to six weeks.

The Senator says he’s been troubled by the process so far, saying unleashing the partisan nuclear option of Impeachment will backfire on a potential future Democratic President…

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A Webster Parish inmate was shot after allegedly stealing a vehicle and escaping while on work detail at the Webster Parish school board. Webster Parish Sheriff Gary Sexton says after an all-night search, authorities located 40-year-old Norman Guthrie, then he lead officers on a high-speed chase in Bossier City.

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Sexton says Guthrie was set to be released in March after serving time for aggravated battery, theft of a motor vehicle, and failure to appear charges.

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Sexton says a motive for the attempted escape is unclear.

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Guthrie now faces charges of vehicle theft, simple escape, traffic violations from the pursuit, plus he may be facing attempted murder charges for trying to use a vehicle as a weapon against police.

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Joe Burrow’s seemingly inevitable march to winning LSU’s first Heisman got a boost this week thanks to former Purple and Gold legend, cornerback Tyrann Mathieu. The former Heisman finalist narrates a new hype video produced by the school celebrating Burrow’s status as an icon…

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Joe Brady, the Tiger’s passing game coordinator who helped craft the Burrow run, record-breaking offense this year took home the Broyles Award for best assistant coach in the nation yesterday.

The NFL’s leading candidate for MVP, Ravens QB and former Heisman winner Lamar Jackson is also in Burrow’s corner. When asked who should take home the award…

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The award will be handed out Saturday night in New York.

New Orleans Police have arrested two suspects in connection with shooting of a dozen people on Canal Street December first. Police Chief Shaun Ferguson says they executed search warrants this morning in St Mary’s Parish and arrested 21-year-old Stafford Starks, on eight counts of attempted murder. Also arrested, 22-year-old LaBryson Polidore, on 10 counts of attempted murder.

A new trade deal with Mexico and Canada looks to now have the votes to pass Congress. Matt Doyle spoke with Ag Commissioner Mike Strain about what that means for Louisiana.

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Senator John Kennedy and Attorney General Jeff Landry warn Republicans not to allow Democrats any influence in the selection of the next Speaker of the Louisiana House. The letter says the move is aimed at guaranteeing a more conservative Speaker takes office January 13^th when the election is held. ULM Poli Sci Professor Joshua Stockley says it’s a highly partisan demand.

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If you caught the halftime show during the SEC Championship game you saw Baton Rouge native Andrea Gathercole win a $100,000 scholarship after throwing the most footballs through an oversized Dr. Pepper can. Gathercole says the extra cash will help her at Baylor before graduating December 2020.

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Gathercole has already ruled out transferring to LSU to fill the void left by QB Joe Burrow next season.

New Orleans police announced a pair of suspects in the December 1st Canal Street shooting. NOLA Police Chief Shaun Ferguson said 21 year old Stafford Starks is under arrest for eight counts of attempted murder.

Starks was also among those shot during the incident.A warrant has been issued for the other suspect, the 22 year old, LaBryson Polidore who currently faces ten counts of attempted murder.

The investigation links the early Sunday morning shooting to a feud in St. Mary parish.

The odds of a new trade agreement among Canada, the United States and Mexico just get better as the House Democratic Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced support for the package.

If the U-S-M-C-A replaces NAFTA, Louisiana Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says experts believe it could generate up to 75 billion dollars more a year for the American economy.

Strain says this deal will open up the Mexican market to new items like Louisiana poultry, and expand the market for old mainstays like…

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Mexico is second only to China as a U-S trading partner.

Baton Rouge native Andrea Gathercole showed that Joe Burrow wasn’t the only person capable of throwing a football at the SEC Championship. Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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The Deepwater Horizon Open Ocean Trustees released a final Open Ocean restoration plan with projects totaling almost $226 million dollars.

The goals of the 18 projects include helping restore the habitats for natural gulf habitats.

NOAA Deepwater Horizon Program Manager Rachel
Sweeney says there are projects to increase our understanding of deep sea coral habitats.

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Some of plans will work with commercial fishing operations to reduce the accidental catching of sea turtles as well.