After Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson, who is 87, announced he was cutting his children and grandchildren out of the sports franchises upon his death, the former heirs sued, claiming he’s incapacitated. Michelle Southern reports…

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A Caddo Parish Grand Jury has handed down a first-degree murder indictment to a Shreveport man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend last month. Authorities say 27-year-old Kelvin Brown II allegedly stabbed 33-year-old Alicia West to death on December 6th. Brown reportedly harassed and stalked the victim several times prior to the homicide.

Republican supporters of Governor Bobby Jindal establish a super PAC that could assist him in a presidential bid. Former Louisiana Congressman, Bob Livingston, is the chairman of the political action committee, called Believe Again PAC. Livingston says organizers of the super PAC have not set a goal of how much they plan to raise…

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The Super PAC can raise an unlimited amount of money, but Jindal can’t direct or coordinate how the money is spent.

This weekend, the Mystick Krewe of Louisianians will be hosting the DC Mardi Gras in our nation’s capitol. In the past, this was an event where Louisiana politicians could really let their hair down. But LaPolitics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford says, due to technology, there is now a reluctance among politicians to have too much fun in public…

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A reported 3,000 Louisianians will fly in for the festivities at the Washington Hilton.

A super PAC has been established that could be used to help finance a presidential run by Governor Bobby Jindal. Scott Carwile has the story…

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A Houma man, whose two young children died in a house fire last March, has been sentenced to two years in prison. 22-year-old Romell Welsh Sr. accepted the sentence after pleading guilty to two counts of negligent homicide in the deaths of 2-year-old Romell Welsh Jr. and 1-year-old Ro’Miya Welsh. Authorities say the children were home alone when a fire broke out in the kitchen due to burning clothing left in the trash.

Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson’s former heirs have filed a lawsuit claiming he is mentally and physically unfit to manage his personal and business affairs. This comes a day after Benson announced his wife will assume ownership of his sports teams when he dies. Legal analyst Tim Meche says the complainants will have to come up with evidence that Benson is too handicapped to handle his affairs…

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Benson says he is extremely disappointed by the lawsuit.

Now that the New Orleans City Council has approved a ban on smoking in bars and casinos, will the Louisiana legislature follow suit? West Monroe Representative Frank Hoffman says a similar ordinance went into effect in all of Ouachita Parish last January and it’s been well received by bar owners…

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He says the New Orleans ordinance could convince legislators that it’s time to do it statewide.

A day after Tom Benson announced his wife will assume ownership of the Saints and Pelicans when he dies, his former heirs file suit claiming Benson is incapacitated. Legal analyst Tim Meche says they will have to prove that Tom Benson is not capable of making decisions on his own…

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The suit claims that Benson is not fit mentally and physically to manage his personal or business affairs. Benson says the allegations of his mental health are completely meritless.

A super PAC has been established by Republican supporters of Governor Bobby Jindal that could assist him in a presidential bid. Former Louisiana Congressman, Bob Livingston, says the Super PAC will get Jindal ready, if he chooses to run for President

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Livingston is the chairman of the political action committee, called Believe Again PAC.

The Mystick Krewe of Louisianians will be hosting the DC Mardi Gras in our nation’s capitol this weekend. LaPolitics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford says one topic has been dominating the conversation at the bar of the Washington Hilton this year and that’s money…

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He says the bar at the Hilton becomes Louisiana’s 65th parish during DC Mardi Gras.

Now that the New Orleans City Council has approved a ban on smoking in bars and casinos, so could we see a similar law passed for the entire state? West Monroe Representative Frank Hoffman says says a public smoking ban in New Orleans could convince legislators that it’s time to do it statewide..

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Hoffman says a similar ordinance went into effect in Ouachita Parish last January and it’s been well received by bar owners.

Republican supporters of Governor Bobby Jindal establish a super PAC that could assist him in a presidential bid. Former Louisiana Congressman, Bob Livingston, is the chairman of the political action committee, called Believe Again PAC. Livingston acknowledges this is the first step in a possible run for the White House

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The Super PAC can raise an unlimited amount of money, but Jindal can’t direct or coordinate how the money is spent.

The New Orleans City Council has approved a ban on smoking in bars and casinos, so could we see the Louisiana legislature pass a similar law that would impact the entire state. West Monroe Representative Frank Hoffman says a statewide ban on smoking in bars and gambling halls is something legislators might consider…

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Hoffman authored the state law that prohibits smoking near the entrance of state buildings.

A day after Saints owner Tom Benson, who is 87, announced his wife will assume ownership of the Saints and Pelicans when he dies, his former heirs file suit claiming Benson is incapacitated. Rita Benson LeBlanc, her mother Renee Benson and brother Ryan LeBlanc filed the petition in Orleans Civil District Court. Legal analyst Tim Meche…

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Meche says they will have to prove that Tom Benson is not capable of making decisions on his own. Tom Benson says he is extremely disappointed by the lawsuit.

Relatives of Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson file a lawsuit that attempts to block a re-written succession plan that puts Benson’s wife, Gayle, in control of both professional sports franchises. Benson’s daughter, Renee, and her two children, alleged that Gayle Benson took advantage of the 87-year-old’s failing physical and mental health, by getting him to change the succession plan.

The New Orleans City Council approved an ordinance that will ban smoking in bars and casinos throughout the city. West Monroe Representative Frank Hoffman says a public smoking ban in New Orleans could convince legislators it’s time to do it statewide…
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Hoffman authored legislation that went into effect at the start of the year that prohibits smoking near the entrance of state buildings.

Republican supporters of Governor Bobby Jindal establish a super PAC that could assist him in a presidential bid. Former Louisiana Congressman, Bob Livingston, is the chairman of the political action committee, called Believe Again PAC. Livingston acknowledges this is the first step in a possible run for the White House…
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The Super PAC can raise an unlimited amount of money, but Jindal can’t direct or coordinate how the money is spent.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is offering a $10,000 reward for information about the whooping crane that was shot in Vermilion Parish and died in November. Spokesman Adam Einck says the reward money is coming from several sources…:
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Einck says if you have any information go to wlf.louisiana.gov.

A bold move from New Orleans Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson, as he announces his wife Gayle will take control of the teams upon his death. It was expected that Rita Benson would succeed her grandfather, but the Voice of the Saints Jim Henderson says there were some questions about commitment …
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Rita Benson LeBlanc and the grandkids filed a lawsuit today contesting that decision, saying that the 87 year-old Benson is incapacitated.

LDWF is looking for the person or persons responsible for the shooting of a Whooping Crane late last year, which later died. With this being the 6th bird shot, Spokesman Adam Einck says it’s hard enough to bring the whooping cranes population numbers up as it is…:
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There’s a 10 grand reward, so if you have any information, contact LDWF.

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The New Orleans City Council today approved a smoking ban at bars and casinos by a 7-0 vote, which will be all-inclusive inside the city. Tonia Moore with the Louisiana Campaign for Tobacco Free Living says this could grow from here, and she’s appreciative…
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The ban goes into effect in 3 months.

The Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Department has arrested a 24-year-old woman in the May 2014 death of her fiance’s 3-year-old son. Brittany Marie Prejean of Rayne is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Keaghyn Parsons, who died from blunt force trauma. Spokesperson Maxine Trahan says Prejan was often left to care for the toddler…
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No bond has been set.

Tom Benson has announced the ownership of both the News Orleans Saints and Pelicans will transfer to his wife, Gayle, upon his death. The Voice of the Saints Jim Henderson says you could observe the office strain between his wife, adopted daughter, and grandkids…
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Rita Benson and the grandkids filed a lawsuit today contesting that decision, saying that the 87 year-old Benson is incapacitated.

“The Bone Lady” is retiring. Mary Manhein from the LSU FACES Lab says her last day will be April 30th. She consulted on hundreds of forensic cases, and most memorably instances where the DNA from an unidentified person got matched up with someone from across the country…:
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A Rayne woman has been arrested for the death of her fiance’s 3-year-old son in May, while he was under her care. Twenty-four year-old Brittany Marie Prejean was booked shortly after the coroner’s report came back on 3 year-old Keagyhn Parsons, saying he had died due to blunt force trauma…
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That’s Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Maxine Trahan.

LDWF is offering a $10,000 reward for information about the whooping crane that was shot in Vermilion Parish, then later died. Spokesman Adam Einck says the whooping crane is one of the world’s most endangered birds and now, this is the 6th one that has been shot and killed in Louisiana…:
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If you have any information go online to wlf-dot-Louisiana-dot-gov.