Louisiana, Governor-elect Bobby Jindal appeared on WWL on Wednesday morning and said that the federal government has a “moral obligation” to fulfill its promises it made on the “Road Home” program. 

Elections 2008

With the departure of Eddie Jordan, the 2008 year could be busy for the New Orleans area election crowd with elections for the seat currently occupied by Bobby Jindal, Eddie Jordan and, of course, there’s Mary Landrieu’s election.  Also, much attention will be on the Presidential race.

President Bush

Karen Hughes, a President Bush advisor whose goal was to improve the US image abroad will leave the government at the end of the year.

Cruel Omelette

PETA, or  People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals have asked organizers of Abbeville's Giant Omelette Celebration to use tofu instead of eggs in the massive omelette.

Jena Six

A new judge will will decide on whether the case against 17-year-old Mychal Bell should be open to the public. Bell was originally charged with attempted murder and is due in juvenile court next month after his original conviction was vacated.  He is the lead defendant in the Jena Six.  There are reports that White Supremacists will rally on Martin Luther King Day.  Early this year, thousands protested and marched in Jena blaming many institutions including the judicial system.  The entire Jena Six case made world wide attention. 

Perrilloux Case