Democrat New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu announces he will not run for the US Senate in 2016. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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The St. Helena Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of a Sunday morning fatal shooting in Greensburg. They believe Gene Allen Rawls shot and killed 65-year-old Herbert Graves while he slept and fled the scene in Graves’ pickup truck. Rawls was arrested after he drove the victim’s truck to a meeting with authorities. Rawls is charged with first degree murder and theft of a vehicle.

LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center is looking into whether active video games can help improve health, especially in overweight children. Assistant Professor Dr. Amanda Staiano says when you play active video games, you’re working up a sweat and raising your heart rate, which is exercise…

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If you want your child to be a part of the study, call (225) 763-3000 to see if they qualify.

The fate of the Amite football team is in the hands of a state judge after the Louisiana High School Athletic Association’s decision to remove them from the Class 3A playoffs following a bench clearing brawl in their quarterfinal win. The Tangipahoa Parish School System filed a lawsuit claiming the punishment is too harsh and unfair. LHSAA Executive Director Eddie Bonine is quick to point out that this entire situation is unfair to St. James High, Amite’s semifinal opponent, as they prepare for a game that may or may not happen tonight…

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Today a state judge will hear the case regarding the LHSAA’s decision to remove the Amite football team from the Class 3A playoffs following a bench clearing brawl in their quarterfinal win. Jeff Palermo reports…

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The man accused of shooting at two Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries agents in Ouachita Parish has been convicted on two counts of attempted first degree murder. The jury voted to convict 29-year-old Luke Hust after four hours of deliberation. Agent Scott Bullitt was shot and paralyzed in the May incident. Hust was also found guilty of illegal possession of a firearm. Hust’s attorney said he would appeal the verdict.

While Democrat New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu has decided not to run for Senator David Vitter’s senate seat, lapolitics.com publisher Jeremy Alford says there are several democrats that could run, like former Congressman and US Attorney Don Cazayoux and Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell. Alford says democrats are looking to capitalize on Edwards surprise victory in the governor’s race…

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Several republicans are also looking at a Senate run next year.

Louisiana ranks 5th for the worst drivers in the country. That’s according to the website Car-Insurance-Comparison-dot-com, who says Louisiana is the worst state when it comes to obeying traffic laws. State Police Trooper Melissa Matey says it’s required that everyone in the vehicle be buckled up and troopers often see people not wearing a seatbelt in the back seat…

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Louisiana ranked 7th when it comes to careless driving.

Democrat New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu announces he will not seek Senator David Vitter’s senate seat next year, but Jeremy Alford, publisher of lapolitics.com says there are several democrats that could run. He says Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell is a possible candidate. He says it helps that Campbell is close to Governor-Elect John Bel Edwards…

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Several republicans are also looking at Vitter’s Senate seat.

LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center is studying whether active video games can help improve health, especially in overweight children. Assistant Professor Dr. Amanda Staiano says she’s optimistic the Game Squad study will prove to be effective and there are a variety of games to keep your children interested…

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Staiano says if you want your child to be a part of the study, call (225) 763-3000 to see if they qualify.

Louisiana ranks 5th for the worst drivers in the country, according to the website Car-Insurance-Comparison-dot-com. State Police Trooper Melissa Matey says the Bayou State does have a problem with drunk drivers, as 42-percent of fatal crashes are due to drinking and driving…

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The website says Louisiana is the worst state in the nation when it comes to obeying traffic signals.

The lawsuit seeking to overturn the Louisiana High School Athletic Association’s decision to remove the Amite football team from the Class 3A playoffs following a bench clearing brawl in the quarterfinals hits the courtroom today. Tangipahoa School system attorney Chris Moody argues that many Amite players left the sidelines because they had just scored a touchdown and were preparing to kick the extra point. LHSAA Executive Director Eddie Bonine is skeptical of that explanation…

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The hearing is scheduled to begin at 9:30.

Democrat New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu announces he will not run for Senator David Vitter’s senate seat. Jeremy Alford, publisher of lapolitics.com says there are several democrats that could run, like former Congressman and US Attorney Don Cazayoux

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Landrieu, who is in his second term as mayor, says his work in the Crescent City is not yet done.

LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center Assistant Professor Dr. Amanda Staiano says they’re studying whether active video games can help improve health, especially in overweight children. She says boys and girls ages 10 to 12 will be part of the Game Squad study for six months.

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Staiano says the goal is to get the kids active for at least an hour a day.

Today, a state judge will hear the lawsuit seeking to reverse the Louisiana High School Athletic Association’s decision to remove the Amite football team from the Class 3A playoffs following a bench clearing brawl in their quarterfinal win over Bogalusa. LHSAA Executive Director Eddie Bonine says sportsmanship rules clearly state that players who leave the bench area during a fight are automatically suspended for the next game…

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If the LHSAA’s ruling stands, St. James will advance to the Three-A title game to face the winner of Friday night’s semifinal contest between West Feliciana and Lutcher.

Governor-elect John Bel Edwards is busy putting his transition committees together. He announced the higher ed transition committee today and already named Democrat Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell co-chair of a committee that combs through the state’s budget woes. Campbell says the committee members definitely have their work cut out for them…:
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He says this committee is truly bipartisan.

The fate of Les Miles was determined after halftime of the Texas A&M game says LSU President F. King Alexander to the Baton Rouge Business Report. He said the millions in buyout money was a factor. Tiger Rag Editor Cody Worsham says Alexander made it clear that even though the buyout would be funded by boosters, the PR hit would have been still been tremendous…:
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Celtic Studios in Baton Rouge announces they will host the Inaugural Ball of Louisiana’s 56th Governor, John Bel Edwards, on January 11th.

Democrat New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu announces he’s decided not to run for US Senate in 2016 ending the speculation. Senator David Vitter said after he lost the governor’s race that he would not be seeking re-election next year.

The City of Alexandria kicks off their first ever Alex Winter Fete and hopes people from all over will come out to experience the festival. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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Governor-elect John Bel Edwards has named Democratic Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell as the co-chair of his transition committee looking at the state’s budget problems. Eric Gill reports…:
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New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu has officially announced that he will not seek the office of the US Senate in 2016 after David Vitter retires. In a statement, Landrieu says Louisiana is the midst of one of the greatest comebacks ever, but he believes he can best serve by finishing the job he started in New Orleans five and a half years ago.

LSU President F. King Alexander says the final decision on Les Miles’ coaching job wasn’t made until after halftime of the Texas A&M game according to business-report-dot-com. Alexander says the cost of the buyout and the show of public support for Miles went into the decision. Tiger Rag Editor Cody Worsham says Miles went into that game not knowing his job status…:
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Worsham says even though Miles gets to keep his job for now, it’s likely the fate of the Mad Hatter is still in limbo because the decision was made for political reasons.

For the first time, the City of Alexandria kicked off their three day winter festival today called Alex Winter Fete. Director of Community Services Daniel Williams says there will be carnivals, vendors, entertainment, snow and an ice skating rink which is all free…:
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Governor-elect John Bel Edwards says he plans to issue an executive order with the intent of protecting gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender state workers and contractors from unfair treatment and discrimination. Edwards says this directive will not be something new to Louisiana…:
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He says it’s the right thing to do.

Edwards has selected fellow Democrat Public Service Commissioner Foster Cambell to co-chair the transition team which will deal with Louisiana’s budget problems. Campbell says there are a lot of good people on this committee and believes they are ready to do right by Louisiana..:
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Former inspector general and assistant legislative auditor Sharon Robinson will serve with Campbell as co-chair of the committee.

State Senator Troy Brown, who was arrested after last weekend’s Bayou Classic in New Orleans for allegedly punching his longtime girlfriend, has reportedly decided to step down as vice chairman of the Senate Environmental Quality Committee while his legal issues pan out. Apparently this was a mutual agreement. Brown says he can’t remember the details of what happened in the alleged attack at the New Orleans hotel.

The City of Alexandria kicks off their first annual Alex Winter Fete today. The three day winter festival will take place downtown and feature bands on the main stage, carnival rides and plenty of food vendors. Director of Community Services Daniel Williams says the biggest attraction for the Alexandria festival is the ice skating rink which is open select times…:
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Williams says Saturday there will be an Ugly Christmas Sweater 5-K run and contest.

Governor-elect John Bel Edwards names Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell, a fellow Democrat, as the co-chair of the transition committee which researches the state’s budget. Campbell says the committee’s task is to find solutions for the Louisiana’s deficit…:
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He says this committee is truly bipartisan with members representing all walks of life across the state.

President Barack Obama has ordered that all United States flags be flown at half-staff to honor the victims of the mass shooting in San Bernardino, California that claimed the lives of 14 people and injured more than a dozen. The proclamation was signed today at calls for flags to remain at half staff through Monday. The President says they still don’t know whether or not the attack was related to terrorism but it is possible.

According to BusinessReport.com, LSU President F. King Alexander says the final decision about Les Miles’ job as head coach was made during the Texas A&M game. He said the cost of the buyout, even though privately funded, would still put off a bad perception to lawmakers. Tiger Rag Editor Cody Worsham says the fate of Miles could still be uncertain as Governor-elect John Bel Edwards has promised to fund higher education with more state money..:
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A documentary about former New Orleans Saint Steve Gleason, who was diagnosed with ALS in 2011, will premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in January. 16 films, including “Gleason” are in the documentary competition at one of the most respected film festivals in the world. Sundance takes place January 21-31 in Utah.

Governor-elect John Bel Edwards says he plans to issue an executive order with the intent of protecting gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender state workers and contractors from unfair treatment and discrimination. He said he made this promise during his campaign and he plans to follow through:
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Former Democratic Governors Edwin Edwards and Kathleen Blanco signed similar decrees to protect LGBT state workers from harassment.

The fate of LSU coach Les Miles’ job was decided during the Texas A&M game according to The Baton Rouge Business Report. LSU President F. King Alexander says the millions in buyout money was a factor. Tiger Rag Editor Cody Worsham says Alexander made it clear that even though the buyout would be funded by boosters, the PR hit would have been still been tremendous…:
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Alexander says the display of public support for Miles was also part of the decision.

The City of Alexandria kicks off their first ever Alex Winter Fete and hopes people from all over will come out to experience the festival. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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The final analysis from the Center for Public Integrity finds that about $20 million dollars was spent in advertising on the governor’s race alone this year. The CPI estimates show Republican David Vitter spent the most at $4.1 million, while Governor-elect John Bel Edwards dished out $3.2 million on ads.

Governor-elect John Bel Edwards has named Democratic Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell as the co-chair of his transition committee that addresses the stat’s budget.
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State Police say a fatal crash in St. James Parish claimed the life of a man they believe was impaired at the time. They say 34-year-old Travis Joseph of St. James was traveling on LA 18 and, for unknown reasons, traveled into the opposite lane of traffic and hit a truck head on. The driver of the truck and passenger were injured. Joseph, who cops believe had been drinking and wasn’t buckled up, was pronounced dead at the scene.

LSU President F. King Alexander says the final decision on whether or not to keep Les Miles as head coach wasn’t made until after halftime of the Texas A&M game according to business-report-dot-com. Alexander says the cost of the buyout and the show of public support for Miles went into the decision. Tiger Rag Editor Cody Worsham says, by all accounts, Miles went into that game not knowing his job status…:
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Worsham says even though Miles gets to keep his job for now, it’s likely the fate of the Mad Hatter is still in limbo as the call was made for political reasons.