Former Senate President Nunez Dead at 81
Former St. Bernard Senator Sammy Nunez, who served two terms as Senate President, died Sunday after a lengthy illness. Nunez served as President of the National Conference of State Legislatures and worked closely with current Senate President John Alario when Alario served as Speaker of the House. Read more about his career at the link below.
Barbour Has No Apologies for Pardoning 17 Murderers
Former Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour says he is at peace with his decision to pardon more than 200 criminals, including 17 convicted murderers, on his last days in office, but angry Mississippians are fighting back with the help of Attorney General Jim Hood. CBS News is reporting his actions will likely lead to changes in Mississippi's pardon laws.
Gingrich Mocks "Laissez les bon temps rouler" in Attack Ad
New Orleans Mayor, Police Chief Face Press After 18 People Shot in 24 Hours
Despite BP Claims, Fishermen Are Still Struggling to Pay Bills
Archbishop Urges Politicians to Shun Polarizing Politics
Jindal Hosting Fundraiser to Retire Nungesser's Personal Debt from Campaign
Accused Priest Killer Seeks Grand Jury Venue Change After Being Featured in Campaign Commerical
A man accused of killing a Hammond priest then taking off for Disney World with his family in the priest's car has taken the unusual step of requesting that the grand jury that will hear his case be moved to another venue. An attorney for Jeremy Wayne Manieri, accused of killing Father Ed Everitt in a Mississippi beach house was called a killer by Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood, shown here, in a campaign commerical.
Roemer Campaigns in New Hampshire, Meets Democratic Senator's Family
Jindal Campaigns for Rick Perry in Iowa
Livingston Parish President-elect Expects Smooth Transition
Firings at State and Shaw Group Follow Indictment Over Corruption in State Program
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"NOBODY HAS EVER DENIED THAT NEW ORLEANS IS A VIOLENT TOWN. IT IS. THERE IS NO QUESTION ABOUT IT." Mayor Mitch Landrieu
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WAR, UHH, WHAT IS IT GOOD FOR? ABSOLUTELY NOTHING.
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Is the Debt Limit the Real Issue?
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Family Forum: Bad for Louisiana
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Who Killed the LA Democratic Party?
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Finally Some Good News for New Orleans
New Orleanians are very happy with their new mayor and city council. Very happy.For a while, Mayor Mitch Landrieu looked a little star-crossed. First, his…
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