Governor Bobby Jindal is in Iowa today speaking at a GOP function tonight, working on some name awareness, since former Florida Governor Jeb Bush is now saying he will “actively explore” a run for President. Even with that, U-L-L Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says he expects Governor Jindal to make more trips to Iowa…
CUT 5 (08) “that one state”

Camille Cosby is speaking out in defense of her husband, Bill Cosby who is facing accusations of sexual assault made by several women. She says her husband has been falsely painted as a predator. But Rachel Hebert- the Director of Sexual Trauma Awareness & Response in Baton Rouge cautions people not to be so quick to judge….
CUT 8 (08) Q: “listen and believe”
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Louisiana State Police are investigating a case where a Port Allen man was allegedly attempting to solicit murder. Trooper Jared Sandifer says a man informed authorities that 37-year-old Tommy Joe Gioele (JEE-oh-lee) had approached him about killing two people in Pointe Coupee Parish…
CUT 13 (07) Q: ‘legitimate deal’
Gioele was arrested on two charges of solitictation of murder.

The price of oil continues to drop, and state leaders are expressing concern on how that could hurt state revenues. Some observers say the legislature could do some belt tightening by eliminating some tax credits , rebates and exemptions to help recoup those losses. But many observers say don’t hold your breath…

CUT 11 (07) Q: “big way”
But Greg Albrecht, chief economist for the state legislative fiscal office.