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Ark Gov-Elect Sanders Makes First Cabinet Post Announcement

- Governor-elect Republican Sarah Huckabee Sanders of Arkansas has announced her first cabinet member.- Louisiana voters will still get to decide whether to strengthen the state's law to prevent anyone who isn't a United States citizen from voting in one of three proposed amendments to the state Constitution on the Dec. 10 ballot.- Forbes has released its list of America's Largest Private Companies for the year and twenty Texas companies made the cut.

Macron Visits New Orleans

- French President Emmanuel Macron paid a visit to Louisiana, the U.S. state most closely aligned with his country historically and culturally.- It’s been a year since the COVID-19 variant omicron emerged, and physicians are continuing to discover the long-term effects of the virus.- More than 400 churches across Texas will leave the United Methodist Church.

- Potential Republican candidates for the Louisiana Governor’s race have indicated that they are awaiting U.S. Sen. John Kennedy's decision on whether he will run.- Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick says he's focusing on bringing up tax relief and new power plant construction for the next legislative session.- Louisiana's unemployment rate dropped to a new record low in October.- Legendary Rock and Roll guitarist / Louisiana native James Burton is currently hospitalized following hip replacement surgery.

Landmark Trans-Youth Treatment Case In Arkansas Expected To Conclude This Week

- The landmark trial over Arkansas' ban on gender-affirming care for children is expected to wind down by Friday.- A Caddo District Judge denied a request for an injunction to stop the demolition of a burned out building that once housed the popular Humpfrees Dancehall in the historic Shreve Square.- Texas Governor Greg Abbott has the head of the embattled Department of Family and Protective Services.- Louisiana’s Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser will meet with French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday, marking a historic moment between Louisiana and France.

Governor Edwards Endorses Senator Tarver For Shreveport Mayor

- The Stephen F. Austin State University Board of Regents has voted to join the University of Texas System.- Governor John Bel Edwards paid a visit to Shreveport to announce his endorsement of fellow Democrat State Senator Greg Tarver for Mayor.- ExxonMobil's plans to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions from its oil operations in the Permian Basin by 2030 could set a new standard for the industry most associated with contributing to climate change.

Upcoming Poll Big Factor On Lt. Gov Nungesser's Gubernatorial Bid