Former KKK leader David Duke’s challenge to run against Steve Scalise for the 1st Congressional District seat likely won’t happen according to experts.
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One of the largest donations in LSU history has been pledged by a graduate to be designated as an even split between the College of Engineering and the Tiger Athletic foundation. A donation total of 40 million dollars will be upon the death of the donor, whose name was not released by LSU.

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The family drama of New Orleans Saints and Pelicans Tom Benson versus daughter and grandkids could be continuing for quite a while, leading to more ammunition in a public relations war…
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That’s Legal analyst Tim Meche, who says a District Court Judge could rule whether or not Tom Benson is physically and mentally fit by spring.

Some nervous Mardi Gras Krewes have yet to receive those valuable custom throws for the parade season. A labor dispute had been going on between dock workers and shipping companies in Los Angeles, but now it’s reported the parties have cooperated, rescheduling the deliveries…
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That’s Beads By the Dozen President Dan Kelly.

The Tom Benson family matter could go on for a year or more according to experts. The Saints/Pelicans owner’s former heirs are suing Benson alleging he cut them out of the franchises because he’s incompetent. Legal analyst Tim Meche says the real litigation will take place in San Antonio involving whether or not Tom Benson can transfer the teams out of the family trust. He says Benson hasn’t been able to do that yet…:
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He says there is always a chance that the two sides could negotiate a settlement which would bring this to a quicker solution.

The Jindal Administration says it will reveal a proposal on how it plans to close a $103 million dollar budget deficit for this fiscal year on February 20th instead of the February 6th hearing. The reported reason given is so the administration could incorporate some new ideas into the proposal that is taking more time to work out details.

So how likely would it be that former KKK leader and Louisiana lawmaker David Duke would be elected again here? Not very likely according to political analyst Bernie Pinsonat. Duke issued a challenge on Louisiana Radio Network’s Jim Engster Show for Congressman Steve Scalise to step down and said he’d run against him. Pinsonat says if anything, this would allow Scalise to set the record straight that he doesn’t agree with Duke…:
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Duke is upset Scalise apologized for speaking to a white supremacist group in 2002.

The Louisiana SPCA says a baby goat was beheaded in an Algiers park in Orleans Parish overnight. They say a $1,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of the person who committed this felony act of animal cruelty. The head of the goat has not been located and the animal’s brother is also missing from the park.

The State Fire Marshal’s Office has determined that yesterday’s fire in Calhoun, where two bodies were recovered, was a murder suicide. Fire Marshal Butch Browning says they believe the situation began with a domestic dispute between 52-year-old Larry Lisotta and his wife, 57-year-old Diane Lisotta…:
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He says they believe it was a firearm and propellant that ignited the blaze. The unfortunate incident remains under investigation.

The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s office has released an update in the case of the double homicide which occurred this week in Donaldsonville. They say heroin was found inside of the home of one of the murder victims and they believe the shootings occurred as the result of a drug deal gone bad. Authorities are still looking for suspects who escaped in a white BMw 3 series and stolen white Dodge Magnum.

There are a lot of Mardi Gras Krewes in Louisiana getting nervous as most of their custom throws have not arrived yet and Fat Tuesday is just around the corner. There was an ongoing labor dispute at a Los Angeles port which held up thousands of signature Mardi Gras product, but Beads By the Dozen President Dan Kelly says tensions have calmed…:
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Kelly says almost every Carnival Krewe was affected by the delay and distribution days have been rescheduled for next week.

Nobody won the Powerball last night and now the jackpot for Saturday is up to the biggest this year. The drawing will be for $298 million dollars according to the Louisiana Lottery.

So how likely would it be that former KKK leader and Louisiana lawmaker David Duke would be elected again here? Not very likely according to political analyst Bernie Pinsonat. Duke challenged Congressman Steve Scalise to step down for apologizing about speaking to a white supremacist group in 2002. Pinsonat says Duke is only milking this for attention…:
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Duke made the comments on Louisiana Radio Network’s Jim Engster Show and added he would considering running against Scalise in the next election.

Lafayette could be the next city in Louisiana to have smoking banned in bars as City-Parish Council Chairman Kenneth Boudreaux announces he plans to bring such a proposal to the full council within 90 days. The announcement comes a week after the New Orleans City Council voted unanimously to prohibit smoking in bars and casinos within the city limits.

The legal drama between the Benson family over ownership of the Saints and Pelicans could drag on for a year or more in courtrooms in New Orleans and San Antonio. Eric Gill has more…:
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LSU says it’s received one of the largest gifts in the university’s history that will benefit both athletics and academics. It’s a $40 million dollar planned gift from a name who is not being released — a planned gift is committed during a donor’s lifetime and realized upon his or her death. This marks the largest planned gift ever made to LSU.

Sasol’s announcement of a delay in their final decision to invest in a proposed gas-to-liquids plant in southwest Louisiana has raised some concern in the business community. Jeff Palermo has more…

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State Police report a Cut Off man was killed in a single vehicle crash in Lafourche Parish. They say 29-year-old Tyler Cheramie was traveling on Highway 308 when he crossed the center line and ran off the roadway striking a utility pole and a culvert. Authorities say Cheramie was not properly restrained and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The legal drama between the Benson family over ownership of the Saints and Pelicans could drag on for a year or more. The scene will play out in courtrooms in New Orleans and San Antonio. Legal analyst Tim Meche says an Orleans Civil District Court Judge could rule whether or not Tom Benson is physically and mentally fit to handle his business affairs by spring…

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There is always a chance that the two sides could negotiate a settlement which would bring this to a quicker solution.

On the Jim Engster Show, former KKK leader and State Representative David Duke called Congressman Steve Scalise a sellout for apologizing about speaking to a white supremacists group in 2002. Duke says by apologizing, Scalise is suggesting that everyone who voted for him is racist…

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Duke, who currently lives in Mandeville, says he’s not registered to vote but he would just to run for office against Scalise.

State Police announce additional troopers will be deployed to New Orleans for this year’s Mardi Gras season. Scott Carwile reports…

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The neighbor of a Lake Charles woman who was found stabbed to death in 2008 has been found guilty of her rape and murder. 26-year-old Jose Manuel Garcia-Guevara was accused of murdering 26-year-old Wanda Barton in front of her 4-year-old stepson. Garcia was convicted on second degree murder, aggravated rape, and aggravated burglary charges. He will now spend the rest of his life in prison without parole.

Former KKK leader and State Representative David Duke says Congressman Steve Scalise is a sellout and should step down for apologizing about speaking to a white supremacists group in 2002. Duke says that is an insult to every member of Scalise’s 1st district which is why he’s seriously considering running against the Congressman…

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Duke made his comments in a rare interview on Louisiana Radio Network’s Jim Engster Show.

Sasol’s announced delay in their final decision to invest in a proposed gas-to-liquids plant in southwest Louisiana has raised some concern in the business community. But George Swift, President of the Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance, says even though Sasol’s decision to delay is disappointing, it could have a silver lining…

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Swift is confident that Sasol will go forward with the project.

Former KKK leader and State Representative David Duke says Congressman Steve Scalise is a sellout and he may consider running against him. The comments were made in a rare interview on the Louisiana Radio Network’s Jim Engster Show. Michelle Southern reports…:

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The State Fire Marshal’s Office has ruled that yesterday’s fire in Calhoun, where two bodies were recovered, was a murder suicide. They have determined that 52-year old Larry Lisotta shot his wife, 57-year-old Diane Lisotta, in the head and then turned the gun on himself. Authorities have discovered that the fire in the mobile home was intentionally set, but are unsure of exactly when.

A recent article skewering Governor Bobby Jindal on the satirical news website, The Onion, is getting national attention. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says the article is making fun of Jindal’s potential presidential campaign…

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The fictitious article claimed that Jindal’s presidential campaign would last about two months before he pulled out of the race.

150 additional troopers will be deployed to New Orleans for this year’s Mardi Gras season. State Police Superintendent Col. Mike Edmonson says an increased number of troopers will be working in the Big Easy through the end of May. He says it’s extremely important to have a contingency of law enforcement in areas where you will have a large amount of people…

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He says the detail will include uniformed as well as plain clothes officers in the French Quarter and Central Business District.

Sasol says falling oil prices is the reason for their announcement to delay their final decision to invest in a proposed gas-to-liquids plant in southwest Louisiana. President of the Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance, George Swift says the decline in the price of oil has given reason for concern, but projects like this are focused on long-range goals…

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He does says Sasol’s decision to delay is disappointing.

Former KKK leader and State Representative David Duke says Congressman Steve Scalise is a sellout and he may consider running against him. In a rare interview on Louisiana Radio Network’s Jim Engster show, Duke says the Congressman should step down for apologizing about speaking to a white supremacists group in 2002…

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Scalise recently came under fire when the story broke that he was a guest speaker at an event hosted by Duke.

There are 150 additional troopers deployed to New Orleans for this year’s Mardi Gras season, according to State Police. Superintendent Col. Mike Edmonson says, looking forward, there will be an increased number of troopers in the city for events like French Quarter Fest, Jazzfest, and numerous conventions…

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He says the troopers assigned for Mardi Gras will be working in the city through Fat Tuesday.

The satirical news website, The Onion, recently wrote an article skewering Governor Bobby Jindal that’s getting national attention. The tongue-in-cheek article claimed that Jindal isn’t sure he would want to put his family through the ordeal of a two-month presidential campaign. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says the underlying joke in the article is one that Louisianians will surely understand…

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He says this is not the kind of national attention that the governor would prefer at this time.