The US House overwhelmingly passed the Keystone XL Pipeline bill today. It was one of the first pieces of legislation taken up by the newly sworn-in Republican-controlled Congress, and newly elected 6th District Congressman Garret Graves says he’s glad to see it pass, despite the threat of a presidential veto…
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The Senate should have enough votes on a similar bill for them as well.

A Shreveport woman is booked with negligent homicide in the death of her son who was killed in a crash in which she was involved. Twenty-five year-old Quirtisha Allen was arrested yesterday for the September incident. Bossier City Police took some time to make sure they had all the vehicle data information…
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The child was not properly restrained, according to their reports.
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Louisiana gubernatorial candidate Republican Scott Angelle says his campaign has raised over $1.5 million since he announced his candidacy. But UL-Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says it’s not just about the competition with the other Republicans Jay Dardenne and David Vitter for the governor’s office…
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And Democrat candidate John Bel Edwards could be factor there.

Since we are in the middle of the cold and flu season, there’s some new Yale research that shows some validity to the belief that cold weather can make you sick. As far as the flu, Dr. Fred Lopez from the LSU New Orleans School of Medicine says the nasal cavity is where the flu virus would most likely enter the body…
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He says staying out of the cold does help.

The Keystone Pipeline has been passed by the US house today. Newly elected 6th District Republican Congressman Garret Graves recognizes that-even with passage-there’s the possibility President Obama would veto the law…
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The vote was 266-153 today.

A recent study out of Yale now shows what many have already suspected: Cold weather can in make you sick. Dr. Fred Lopez is an Infectious Diseases specialist at the New Orleans School of Medicine from LSU, and he says the most common virus which causes a cold will thrive at cooler temperatures…:
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So staying inside more often is best.

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There’s some new funding numbers showing that Republican Public Service Commissioner Scott Angelle is a serious candidate for governor. Angelle’s campaign reports over $1.4 million in cash on hand, and that’s impressive considering the competition with Senator David Vitter and Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne…
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That’s UL-Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross.

Plans to burn 15-million pounds of M6 propellant in steel trays at Camp Minden have some concerns being made from North Louisiana, particularly since they would be using the open method…
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That’s Minden Mayor Tommy Davis expressing his concern.

The US House overwhelmingly passed the Keystone XL Pipeline bill today. The bill advanced on a 266-153 vote and was one of the first pieces of legislation taken up by the newly sworn-in Republican-controlled Congress. 6th District Republican Congressman Garret Graves this is great despite the threat of a presidential veto…:
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The Senate has enough votes to pass an identical bill and will take a test vote on Monday.

It’s cold outside and according to a new study, despite the myth indicating otherwise, we are at greater risk of getting sick. Dr. Fred Lopez is an Infectious Diseases specialist at the LSU New Orleans School of Medicine. He says the most common virus which causes a cold replicates and makes more copies of itself at cooler temperatures…:
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He says the best thing we can do is stay warm as best we can.

The AP is reporting House Speaker Chuck Kleckley says he’s heard Governor Bobby Jindal is planning to cut higher ed up to $370 million dollars in the budget which starts July 1. Kleckley says he will fight the proposed cuts he feels would devastate Louisiana’s colleges.

The latest fund raising totals from Republican Public Service Commissioner Scott Angelle shows he is a serious candidate for governor. Eric Gill has more…:
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Concerns are mounting over a US Environmental Protection Agency plan to perform an open tray burn in northwest Louisiana as a way to dispose 15-million pounds of M-6 propellant. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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Governor Bobby Jindal today announced J&M Industries will expand the company’s tarp manufacturing facility at the Ponchatoula Industrial Park. He says it’s a $4.5 million dollar investment and will retain 107 existing jobs and create 30 new direct jobs.

The Bossier City Police Department says a 25-year-old Shreveport woman is booked with negligent homicide in the death of her son who was killed in a crash she was involved in. Spokesman Mark Natale says Quirtisha Allen was arrested Thursday in connection with the September 2014 incident…:
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Natale says they also found out speed was a factor in the crash. Allen is being held on $45,000 bond.

Newsday is reporting Saints Quarterback Drew Brees and his wife Brittany have donated $200,000 through their Dream Foundation to help rebuild homes in New York damaged by Superstorm Sandy. The United Way of Long Island calls Brees a true Saint.

The latest fund raising totals from Republican Public Service Commissioner Scott Angelle shows he is a serious candidate for governor. Angelle announced that his campaign has raised over $1.5 million since he announced his candidacy on October 2nd. UL-Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says this certainly answers some questions about Angelle’s ability to raise money…:
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Angelle is one of three Republicans seeking the governorship, along with Senator David Vitter and Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne.

According to the American Automobile Association, the current statewide average for a gallon of regular gasoline is now at the predicted $2.00 mark. That’s down over 47 cents from a month ago and we’re paying $1.13 less a gallon from this time last year.

According to a recent study out of Yale University, cold weather can make you sick. Dr. Fred Lopez is an Infectious Diseases specialist at the LSU New Orleans School of Medicine. He says they are finding validity to the fact that the lower the temperature outside, the more likely a cold virus is going to thrive…:
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He says staying out of the cold does help, but once the virus enters a chilly nose then it’s more likely to keeping growing.

A Lafayette man is charged with vehicular homicide and third-offense DWI after a two-vehicle fatal crash last night. Lafayette Police say 43-year-old Miguel Reyes of Lafayette ignored a stop sign and collided with a vehicle driven by 50-year-old Jeanne Tatman. Tatman was pronounced dead at the scene. Reyes was treated for injuries at a local hospital and later booked into the Lafayette Parish Correctional Center.

There’s a growing concern in northwest Louisiana over a plan to burn 15-million pounds of M6 propellant in steel trays at Camp Minden. Minden Mayor Tommy Davis says they’re worried about possible health effects…:
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The explosive propellant once belonged to Explo Systems, who went bankrupt which is why it’s in bunkers at Camp Minden. It’s deteriorating so there is a worry it could explode if not disposed of soon.

Judge’s in the 5th circuit court of appeals will hear arguments today for three cases involving Louisiana, Texas and Mississippi’s ban on same-sex marriage. A Federal judge upheld the state’s ban on same-sex marriage last year but the ruling was appealed. Tulane Constitutional Law Professor Keith Werhan says the 5th Circuit is one of the most conservative in the nation…:
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He says the ultimate decision will come from the US Supreme Court, possibly this year.

Louisiana public schools receive an overall grade of D-plus from Education Week’s annual report card. Scott Carwile has the story…:
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A 25-year-old Shreveport woman has been charged with negligent homicide after her son was killed in an accident she was involved in. Cops say the 6-year-old child was in the front seat and was not wearing a seat belt when the crash took place. They also believe Quirtish Allen was speeding. her bond was set at $45,000.

A winter weather advisory is in effect until noon today for Catahoula and Concordia Parishes in eastern Louisiana. This advisory means light sleet and light freezing rain will cause travel difficulties, especially on bridges and overpasses. A wintry mix of precipitation, including sleet, is moving through central Louisiana this morning.

The first bill of what’s expected to be many items dealing with cell phone use while driving has been proposed for the 2015 legislative session. Michelle Southern reports…

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The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals hears three cases today regarding same-sex marriage bans in Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi. In November, the 6th Circuit upheld same-sex marriage bans in four states which created a circuit split on the issue. Tulane Constitutional Law Professor Keith Werhan says the ultimate decision on same-sex marriage will come from the US Supreme Court, perhaps this year…

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The US Supreme Court will privately discuss same-sex marriage cases from several states today, including Louisiana.

A grand jury in Calcasieu Parish decided not to indict former LSU and NFL player, Brandon Winey, on a charge of attempted second degree murder. Authorities believe Winey arrived at a woman’s apartment while Tahj Jones was there and an argument between the two men lead to a fight where Winey shot Jones in the stomach. Winey’s attorney, Walt Sanchez, says Winey is very pleased the grand jury did not send down an indictment…

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Sanchez says he’s glad the grand jury agreed that the gun was fired in self defense.

Today the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals will hear three cases regarding same-sex marriage bans in Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi. Jeff Palermo reports…

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A Lafayette man is charged with vehicular homicide and third-offense DWI after a two-vehicle fatal crash last night. Lafayette Police say 43-year-old Miguel Reyes of Lafayette ignored a stop sign and collided with a vehicle driven by 50-year-old Jeanne Tatman. Tatman was pronounced dead at the scene. Reyes was treated for injuries at a local hospital and later booked into the Lafayette Parish Correctional Center.

Education Week’s annual report gives Louisiana’s public schools a grade of D-plus. Louisiana received a grade of D-Minus for K-through-12 Achievement, but received a grade of B-minus for its early-education programs. House Education Chairman, Steve Carter of Baton Rouge, says they could do even better with pre-K, if they had more dollars going towards it…

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The state’s public education system is ranked 44th, up five spots from their previous report.

State Representative Tim Burns of Mandeville will introduce a bill in the upcoming legislative session restricting the use of cell phones to “hands-free” only on the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway. Burns says this is a reasonable request as eyes should remain on roadways…

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He says the number of fatal accidents involving vehicles plunging off the side of the bridge has gone from one every 5 years to three a year now.