Governor Edwards, on Ask The Governor, said minimum wage increase successes in other southern states have galvanized his administration and their allies to push for a pay raise for working class Louisianans again in the next legislative session. Corporate lobbies like the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry oppose the increased pay but…
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Edwards he wants to see the minimum wage increase from $7.25 an hour to $8.50 an hour.

Many Louisianians will enjoy a fried turkey tomorrow for Thanksgiving. State Fire Marshal Butch Browning says there are a couple of don’ts when it comes to frying a turkey….
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Also make sure the turkey fryer is far enough away from anything combustible.

A Mandeville couple doing some house cleaning, found a winning lottery ticket worth one-point-eight million dollars, just two weeks shy of expiration. It was the sole jackpot-winning ticket from a June drawing. Louisiana Lottery spokesperson BreAnne Frye says the ticket was found on a nightstand.
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The winners receive one-point-two million dollars after state and federal tax withholdings.

Former Congressman Chris John has stepped down as President of the Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association. John has led the lobbying organization since 2007.

A judge has ruled the Vermilion Parish School Board broke the state’s open meeting law when they threw out a teacher who spoke against a 30-thousand dollar raise for Superintendent Jerome Puyua (PEE-oh) during a January board meeting. The dustup drew national media attention and Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry says he’s begun an education campaign to help government bodies follow the rules when it comes to public comment…
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The judge also threw out Superintendent Puyau’s 30-thousand raise.

A 105-year prison sentence has been handed down against 56-year-old Douglas Holley, who was convicted of a crime in which detonated a homemade bomb in an effort to kill a veterinarian and his wife. The bomb did not hurt Bobby Hewlett and their wife of Bossier Parish. Holley worked as a horse farm handyman and prospectors say he was upset they couldn’t save his horse from dying.

The Republican Study Committee for the 116th Congress has a new chairman and he’s from Louisiana. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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The Saints are making their case as the best team in the NFL, winning nine in a row. Running back Mark Ingram says they are rolling
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Chris John is out as president of the Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association after leading the organization for the past 11 years. John has been on the front lines lobbying at the State Capitol for legislation that benefits the state’s energy industry. John said in a statement it was time for him to move on to his next adventure.

Louisiana’s 4th district Congressman Mike Johnson of Bossier Parish will serve as chairman of the Republican Study Committee when the 116th Congress convenes in January. Johnson says the R-S-C will advance core conservative principles. The former Congressman says he’s hoping the Democratic-controlled House doesn’t just focus on impeaching President Donald Trump…
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Johnson appeared on Talk Louisiana with Jim Engster this morning.

if you’re roasting a bird this Thursday, LSU AgCenter food safety expert Wenqing Xu (When-Ching Shuh) has some key safety tips to follow….
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On Thanksgiving night, the Saints will go after their 10th straight win when they host the Atlanta Falcons. Running back Mark Ingram says the team is on an amazing run…
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Kick-off Thursday is at 7:20.

The School Board meeting in Vermilion Parish where a teacher was forcibly removed after questioning the Superintendent’s pay raise has been legally voided by the courts. Jeff Palermo has more.

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Two are under arrest in connection to the October 14^th shooting death of a Lafayette area boxer, 28-year-old Brandon Broussard. Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s spokesperson John Mowell says the second suspect was nabbed by Marshal’s in another state.

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Both suspects are facing Second Degree Murder charges.

Representative Mike Johnson has been elected as the chairman of the Republican Study Committee for the 116^th Congress.  Johnson appeared on Talk Louisiana with Jim Engster to discuss his new role.  With 159 members, it’s the largest caucus of conservatives in Congress.  Johnson says the caucus has been around for 45 years with the goal of leading influence in the legislative agenda.

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It’s less than three days from Thanksgiving, and if you’re roasting a bird you’ll want to make sure your guests don’t end up regretting it on black Friday. LSU AgCenter food safety expert Wenqing Xu says check the temperature in all potential cold spots, like under the wings.  And while you’re at it, you might want to get a head start on putting that turkey in the fridge so you don’t get defrosted turkey juice all over the counter because you’re trying to get the bird de-iced on short notice.

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The Vermilion Parish School board has had their infamous January meeting voided by the courts. That’s the one where a teacher was dragged out of the room by a guard while questioning a Superintendent raise that was ultimately passed. Attorney General Jeff Landry says Landry says it’s a win for justice and the rule of law, and this one was one of the most clear-cut violations of Open Meeting Laws he’s seen.

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The educator, Deyshia Hargrave, was questioning Superintendent Jerome Puyau’s 30,000 dollar raise.

Two are under arrest in connection to the October 14^th shooting death of a Lafayette area boxer, 28-year-old Brandon Broussard. Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s spokesperson John Mowell says authorities apprehended 41-year-old Shavis Toby yesterday.

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The Republican Study Committee for the 116^th Congress has a new chairman and he’s from Louisiana.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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St. James Parish scores a 1.25 billion dollar chemical facility that’s set to generate an estimated 1,250 jobs. Matt Doyle has more.

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Louisiana spent almost 35-thousand dollars on attorney fees to settle the sexual harassment suit against former Secretary of State Tom Schedler. That’s in addition to the 149-thousand dollars that went to the alleged victim in the out of court settlement. Schedler also personally paid 18-thousand dollars to the ex-employee.

Representative Mike Johnson has been elected as the chairman of the Republican Study Committee for the 116^th Congress.  Johnson appeared on Talk Louisiana with Jim Engster to discuss his new role.  With 159 members, it’s the largest caucus of conservatives in Congress.  Johnson says the size of the group makes it quite influential.

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Johnson says the caucus has been around for 45 years with the goal of leading influence in the legislative agenda.

The Vermillion Parish School board has had their infamous January meeting voided by the courts. That’s the one where a teacher was dragged out of the room by a guard while questioning a Superintendent raise that was ultimately passed. Attorney General Jeff Landry says those actions violated the Open Meeting Laws, making the meeting…

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