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.

Both of Louisiana’s U-S Republican Senators voted for the tax bill that was approved on a 51-49 vote. Senior Senator Bill Cassidy says it will cut taxes for working families in Louisiana. John Kennedy says the non-partisan Tax Foundation says Louisiana will see an increase of 12-thousand jobs and the average family will gain 18-hundred dollars in after-tax income. But Louisiana Budget Project Director Jan Moller says only the wealthy will get a tax break, while low-income and middle-class Americans would face a tax increase.

A State Police report shows former LSP Superintendent Mike Edmonson allegedly knew about side trips several troopers took on their way to a conference in San Diego last year. Prior to Edmonson’s retirement last March he said the trip was unauthorized. Attempts to reach him for comment have been unsuccessful.

It’s official; Jimbo Fisher has left Florida State to take the head coaching job at Texas A&M, and will not be on the sidelines for FSU’s game against ULM today. So what does this mean for LSU now that he’s in the SEC West? College football analyst Mike Detillier says Fisher knows how to develop quarterbacks…:
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Fisher will reportedly receive 75 million dollars over a 10-year contract.

Could the Ragin Cajuns be looking for a new head football coach after today. UL Lafayette needs to win at Appalachian State to avoid a third straight losing season under coach Mark Hudspeth.

In Houston, Grambling State faces Alcorn State in the SWAC Championship game. A win for Grambling and they advance to play North Carolina A-and-T in the Celebration Bowl on December 16th in Atlanta.

On a 51-49 vote, the US Senate approved a tax plan early this monring that Republicans say will cut taxes for working families. Senior Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy says the legislation will also create more jobs…
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But Jan Moller, director of the Louisiana Budget Project, says it’s an irresponsible tax bill that will increase the budget deficit.

A new Food Network series called “Cajun Aces” staring south Louisiana husband and wife chefs, Cody and Samantha Carroll premiers tonight. Cody says they’ve seen the first episode entitled, “Crawfish and Mirliton,” and the camera work capturing the Cajun countryside is incredible…:
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The first show is tonight at 7.

A report that’s been made public shows the former leader of State Police, Colonel Mike Edmonson, deleted text messages that showed he was communicating with Troopers when they took a taxpayer funded trip to Las Vegas. President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission Rafael Goyeneche says Edmonson’s behavior has been embarrassing for State Police. He says it will take a while to bring reconciliation to the agency…
cut 8 (12) “….and extrenally”
Edmonson has not responded to requests for comment.

Broussard Police say the man that held up the First Community Bank on Monday is now in custody. 29-year-old Jeremi Raymond of New Iberia allegedly wounded one of the bank tellers when he fired his weapon. Broussard Police Chief Brennan Decou says Raymond faces several charges…
cut 10 (08) “…convicted felon”

While most of us were sleeping the U-S Senate approved a major rewrite of the nation’s tax code that Republicans say will benefit people of all incomes. Louisiana’s Senior Senator Bill Cassidy says the legislation also contains provisions to stimulate the economy….
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But Jan Moller, director of the Louisiana Budget Project, says the tax bill is a costly giveway for the wealthy and corporations at the expense of working families. The differences between the House and Senate tax reform bills must be ironed out, but Republican leaders remain optimistic a final bill will land on the president’s desk by Christmas.

The matchups for the state football championships are set. Ten semifinal games were decided yesterday, Zachary, Hahnville, Lakeshore, Karr, Richwood, Welsh and Kentwood are among the teams to advance.

Shreveport police have arrested a 16-year-old who allegedly threatened to shoot his classmates at Caddo Magnet High School. Investigators say the troubled teen also surfed the internet on how to make bombs and watched vidoes of other school shootings. Authorities seized undisclosed items from his home and the suspect was booked on one count of terrorizing.

A newly released 300-page State Police report shows alleged criminal corruption by former State Police Superintendent Mike Edmonson…:
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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…

Cut 9 (06)  “was apprehended.”

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…

Cut 7 (12)  “criminal violation.” 

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…:

Cut 1 (28) “I’m Michelle Southern.”

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 300-page State Police report shows alleged criminal corruption by former State Police Superintendent Mike Edmonson…:
Cut 2 (30) “I’m Don Molino”

Former Congressman William Jefferson, who was convicted nearly a decade ago on bribery charges, officially had his sentence reduced to time served today. 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.

College football fans are reacting to the news of Jimbo Fisher leaving Florida State and accepting a 10-year, 750-million dollar contract from Texas A-and-M. Fisher was in consideration for the head coaching vacancy at LSU last year. Football analyst Mike Detillier…
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Fisher was the Tigers offensive coordinator during their 2003 national championship season.

A new Food Network series called “Cajun Aces” staring south Louisiana husband and wife chefs, Cody and Samantha Carroll premiers tomorrow night. Cody says they’ve already seen the first episode entitled, “Crawfish and Mirliton,” and the camera work capturing the Cajun countryside is incredible…:
Cut 4 (08) “just beautiful”
The first show is tomorrow night at 7.

A State Police report provided to the Advocate, shows former LSP Superintendent Mike Edmonson allegedly knew about side trips several troopers took on their way to a conference in San Diego last year. President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission Rafael Goyeneche (go-en-nech-che) says Edmonson asked for an internal investigation only after the media became involved…
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Prior to Edmonson’s retirement he said the trip was unauthorized. Attempts to reach him for comment have been unsuccessful.

Broussard Police say the man that held up the First Community Bank on Monday is now in custody. 29-year-old Jeremi Raymond of New Iberia allegedly wounded one of the bank tellers when he fired his weapon. Broussard Police Chief Brennan Decou says Raymond faces several charges…
cut 10 (08) “…convicted felon”

State Police continues to search for the vehicle that was involved in a fatal hit-and-run in St. John the Baptist Parish last weekend. Trooper Melissa Matey says the truck is a light color, possibly silver or gray with a Louisiana license plate of X-4-4-4-6-6-6…
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Eugene Weber was killed in the hit and run while walking down U-S 61 last Saturday night.

Tomorrow night two Louisiana chefs, a husband and wife, will be stars of a new television series on Food Network called Cajun Aces. Cody and Samantha Carroll own restuarants in both New Roads and New Orleans and they are hopeful their show will be a smashing success….
cut 5 (10) “…at a festival”
The series premieres tomorrow night at 7 PM.

A report that’s been made public shows the former leader of State Police, Colonel Mike Edmonson, deleted text messages that showed he was communicating with Troopers when they took a taxpayer funded trip to Las Vegas. President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission Rafael Goyeneche says Edmonson’s behavior has been embarrassing for State Police. He says it will take a while bring reconciliation to the agency…
cut 8 (12) “….and extrenally”
Edmonson has not responded to requests for comment.

A suspected bank robber who fired a gunshot earlier this week that injured a bank teller has been arrested. Broussard Police Chief Brannon Decou says 29-year-old Jeremie Raymond of New Iberia was taken into custody…
cut 9 (06) “….was apprehended”
Raymond’s bond has been set at half-million dollars.

A new Food Network series called “Cajun Aces” staring two south Louisiana chefs premiers Saturday night. Michelle Southern reports…:
Voicer 1 (28) “I’m Michelle Southern.”

Former LSU offensive coordinator Jimbo Fisher is leaving Florida State for Texas A-and-M and he’ll receive a 10-year, 75-million dollar contract to coach in the SEC West. College football analyst Mike Detillier says Fisher can coach up quarterbacks, but what aout that mediocre Aggie defense…
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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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