A student from Dutchtown High School was killed and four other people were hurt in a head on crash this morning in Gonzales. State Police spokesman Jared Sandifer says for unknown reasons, a car was traveling in the wrong lane of traffic on La 74 near Interstate 10…:
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Sandifer says victims are not being identified at this time pending notification of next of kin. The other driver is recovering at a local hospital. The crash remains under investigation.

Congressman Bill Cassidy is back in Washington today to start getting ready for his new role on the Senate side. The Congressman easily defeated Senator Mary Landrieu over the weekend. Cassidy says, with Republicans in control of Congress, they will finally be able to pass the Keystone XL pipeline legislation…:
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Governor Bobby Jindal issued an executive order today which mandates that hospitals treating victims of sexual assault directly bill the Crime Victims Reparation Board instead of victims for a list of eligible expenses dealing with their care. The order also extends the amount of time a sexual assault victim must notify law enforcement to be eligible for reparations from 72 hours to 1 year.

After Sunday’s beat down by the Carolina Panthers, it appears that New Orleans Saints Head Coach Sean Payton has put his players on notice. Payton alluded that some could be looking for jobs sooner than they expect…:
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The Saints are benefiting from the overall struggles all teams in the NFC South are having this season. Despite their 5-8 record, the Black & Gold are still tied for the division lead.

After losing the US Senate runoff election to Bill Cassidy, many are wondering what’s next for Mary Landrieu? Political Analyst Clancy Dubos says Saturday’s defeat doesn’t necessarily mean that Landrieu’s political career is over. Dubos says Landrieu could decide to jump back in the political arena, but admits that it may be a while before she runs for office again…

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Landrieu served three terms in the Senate representing Louisiana.

State Police say a Dutchtown High School student was killed and four others injured in a head-on collision this morning in Gonzales. They say three teenagers were traveling in the westbound lane of LA 74 when they crashed into a car traveling eastbound in the same lane. A backseat passenger in the teens’ car was pronounced dead at the scene. Two others in that car plus the driver and passenger in the other car were taken to local hospitals for their injuries.

With a rise in youth ADHD diagnoses and treatment, the Department of Health and Hospitals is hosting a symposium focusing on finding solutions to the problem. Secretary Kathy Kliebert says there are studies that show ADHD medication is a gateway drug and is seriously abused…

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She feels there is a lot of over prescribing of these medications and the scary part is that they don’t know what the long-term affects could be on these kids.

New Orleans Tourism & Marketing Corporation President Mark Romig there will be big crows in town for the New Orleans Bowl on December 20th. He says the game against UL-Lafayette and Nevada is expected to be a good one and Ragin’ Cajun fans always travel well down I-10…

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Huge crowds are also expected for the Allstate Sugar Bowl between Alabama and Ohio State.

The Department of Health and Hospitals is hosting a symposium today which will focus on finding solutions to rising youth ADHD diagnoses and treatment. Michelle Southern reports…

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Baton Rouge Mayor Kip Holden has scheduled a press conference tomorrow morning to make a special announcement. It is expected that Holden will announce his candidacy for Lieutenant Governor in next year’s election. State Senator Elbert Guillory, Jefferson Parish President John Young, and Plauemines Parish President Billy Nungesser have already declared their intent to run for the office.

Former Governor Edwin Edwards will be releasing another book next year and this one will be loaded with pictures. Biographer Leo Honeycutt says they will begin working on the project next year and he’ll push to have it out by the end of the summer/early fall. He says the Edwards picture book will also be another Louisiana political history book…

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He says the new venture is a coffee table book and will be Edwards’ life in pictures.

The Duck Commander Independence Bowl in Shreveport will see South Carolina taking on Miami December 27th. Independence Bowl Public Relations Director, Stefan Nolet, says there will be many activities surrounding the game for fans of all ages to enjoy. He says there’s a cook-off, inflatables for the kids, a flyover honoring the Tuskegee Airmen, and a lot more…

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Tickets are still available. Go online to independencebowl-dot-org for more information.

Now that that the US Senate election is over and she won’t be returning to Congress, what’s next for Mary Landrieu? Scott Carwile reports…

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A Grand Prairie family is mourning the loss of a father who died trying to rescue his son in a house fire. St. Landry Parish fire officials say 42-year-old John Robertson Sr. died after rushing into the burning home to rescue his 10-year-old son. The boy is in stable condition at a Baton Rouge hospital suffering burns over 40-percent of his body. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

The Big Easy is once again expecting loads of football fans for the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl and the Allstate Sugarbowl. New Orleans Tourism & Marketing Corporation President Mark Romig says they predict a sell-out crowd for the inaugural College Football Playoff between Alabama and Ohio State and expect the city to be packed…

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Romig says there will also be big crowds in town for the New Orleans Bowl on December 20th between UL-Lafayette and Nevada.

Big crowds are also expected for the Duck Commander Independence Bowl in Shreveport. Independence Bowl Public Relations Director Stefan Nolet says you can expect to see many of your favorite “Duck Dynasty” stars involved. He says Uncle Si will participate in the coin toss and Willie Robertson will present the trophy to the winner of the game…

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The game between South Carolina and Miami will be played December 27th.

After losing the Senate runoff election, many are wondering what’s next for Mary Landrieu? Political Analyst Clancy Dubos expects Landrieu to first take some time off to spend with her family. He says, after a waiting period, Landrieu could consider becoming a lobbyist…

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He says Saturday’s defeat doesn’t necessarily mean that Landrieu’s political career is over, but it could be a while if she decides to run for office again.

Rising youth Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder diagnoses and treatment has lead the the Department of Health and Hospitals to host a symposium today focusing on finding solutions to the problem. Secretary Kathy Kliebert says they see an urgent need to gather doctors, parents, teachers and members of the community to explore the issue of the alarming rate of ADHD medication use in Louisiana….

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ADHD medication use has risen 35.5 percent from 2008 to 2012 and young adult use has nearly doubled.

In St. Landry Parish, a family is in mourning after a father died trying to rescue his son in a house fire. 42-year-old John Robertson Sr. of Grand Prairie rushed into the burning home to rescue his 10-year-old son, John Robertson Jr. The boy is in stable condition at a Baton Rouge hospital suffering burns over 40-percent of his body. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

It looks like former Governor Edwin Edwards will release another book next year and this one will have loads of pictures. Biographer Leo Honeycutt says while he was working on the 600+ page novel he ended up amassing over 900 pictures. He says the new venture is a coffee table book and will be Edwards’ life in pictures…

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Honeycutt says they will begin working on the project next year and he’ll push to have it out by the end of the summer/early fall.

In Monday Night Football action, the Green Bay Packers held off the Atlanta Falcons 43-37. Aaron Rodgers threw for 327 yards and three touchdowns as the Pack improves to 10-3 on the year. The Falcons’ season record falls to 5-8 and, ironically, keeps the Saints in a first place tie in the NFC South.

The Big Easy is once again expecting many football fans in town for the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl and the Allstate Sugarbowl. New Orleans Tourism & Marketing Corporation President Mark Romig says the New Years Day matchup between Alabama and Ohio State in the Sugarbowl will be legendary…:

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Romig says they are expecting a sell-out crowd at the Mercedez Benz Superdome for the inaugural College Football Playoff and expects the city to be packed.

The matchup for the Duck Commander Independence Bowl has been set as the South Carolina Gamecocks will face the Miami Hurricanes on December 27th in Shreveport. Independence Bowl Public Relations Director, Stefan Nolet, says the excitement for this year’s game began in February when West Monroe-based Duck Commander signed on as the game’s sponsor…

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This is the first time the game will be broadcast on network television since 1991.

5 State football champions will be crowned this weekend at the AllState Sugar Bowl LHSAA Prep Classic in the Mercedes Benz Superdome. In Class 1A, Mangham will take on Haynesville. Many faces Kinder in the Class 2A final. In 3A, it’s Livonia versus Amite. Class 4A sees Warren Easton play Neville. And in Class 5A, Destrehan will face Acadiana.

The Department of Health and Hospitals is hosting a symposium today which will focus on finding solutions to rising youth ADHD diagnoses and treatment. Secretary Kathy Kliebert says it’s concerning that Louisiana has the second highest state ADHD prescription rate in the nation…

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ADHD medication use has risen 35.5 percent from 2008 to 2012 and young adult use has nearly doubled.

Now that the US Senate election is over and she won’t be returning to Congress, what’s next for Mary Landrieu? Political Analyst Clancy Dubos expects Landrieu to first take some time off to spend with her family…

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Dubos thinks Landrieu will have many options ahead of her.

Former Governor Edwin Edwards will be releasing another book next year and this one will be loaded with pictures. Biographer Leo Honeycutt says many people have been asking him to write another book about The Cajun Prince since there are already several new chapters in his life…

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He says the new venture is a coffee table book and will be Edwards’ life in pictures. Honeycutt says they will begin working on the project next year and he’ll push to have it out by the end of the summer/early fall.

When the new Congress is seated in January, many experts say the Republican Party will have some work to do…
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The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected BP’s challenge of the multi-billion dollar settlement set forth by lower courts in connection with the 2010 Gulf Oil Spill. Most legal experts suspect that there will not be any futher litigation in the matter, and BP will have to abide by the deal it made.

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This year’s elections are over and coming up next in Louisiana politics will be the 2015 Governor’s race. Republicans US Senator David Vitter, Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne, PSC member Scott Angelle are all running, with and the only Democrat State Representative John Bel Edwards. UL-Lafayette Political Science professor Pearson Cross says Vitter is most likely to make the runoff.:
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Cross says he is doubtful that New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu will run after his sister lost.

Now to Congressional committee talk, with the GOP promising Senator-elect Bill Cassidy a seat on the Senate energy committee. Also, Sixth District Congressman-elect Garret Graves says, with Vance McAllister leaving, Graves says he will get Mcallister’s spot on the Senate Energy Committee…
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Congressman-elect Ralph Abraham, representing the 5th District, will likely replace McAllister on the House Agriculture Committee.

As was predicted, the Republican party is about to have control of both the House and Senate, and 4th District Congressman John Fleming of Leesville says the party discussion now turns to how they can rebuild the trust of the American people…
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Fleming says they will probably get the Keystone Pipeline on the floor fairly quickly.

State Police say an Opelousas man was killed Saturday evening when the bike on which he was riding was struck from behind by a pickup truck in St. Landry Parish. Master Trooper Brooks David says 55-year-old Joseph Norman was riding his bike when he was struck by 69 year-old Joseph Thibodeaux.
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He says Norman was wearing dark clothing.

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Louisiana Senator-elect Bill Cassidy says the Republican Party is ready to hit the ground running in Washington…
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Cassidy also says he is seeking a spot on the Senate Appropriations committee. The GOP has already promised him a seat on the Senate energy committee.

The Louisiana’s Governor’s race is now a political focal point, and we already know that Senator David Vitter and Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne are the Republican front-runners. On the democratic side, there WAS some specultation that New Olreans Mayor Mitch Landrieu might run, but U-L-L Political Science Professor Peaerson Cross says that was before his sister suffered defeat….
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State Representative Jon Bel edwards is the only announced Democrat so far.