Democratic lawmaker Ted James spoke before the Baton Rouge Press Club to give his thoughts on the legislative session. Emelie Gunn has more..:
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Some lawmakers are looking to eliminate what they feel are unnecessary tax exemptions. A bill by New Orleans Senator JP Morrell would scrap the education tax credit that parents can claim…:
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He estimates doing away with this credit would save $11 million dollars.

The LSU Ag Center’s Sensory Services Lab is seeking food lovers, dubbed Tiger Tasters, to help with analysis on certain products. Manager Ashley Gutierrez says companies are also involved in the tastes tests and are looking for a wide range of subjects to take part…:
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If you’re a consumer interested in testing food products, visit the LSU School of Food and Nutrition website.

The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office says, thanks to help from the media and public, the missing priest from Leonville has been found safe. Father Ohiaege had been reported missing after he dropped off a fellow priest Sunday at the airport and failed to return.