06:30 Newscast, February 13th, 2017

State lawmakers return to the capitol tonight for a 10-day special session to eliminate a 304-million dollar budget deficit. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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President Donald Trump has approved Governor John Bel Edwards’ request for a disaster declaration following the tornadoes that hit South Louisiana on February 7th. This means individual assistance will be available for Livingston and Orleans Parishes.

Former Governor Kathleen Blanco is honored to hear Oscar nominated actress Annette Bening has been cast to portray her in the upcoming FX television series, Katrina: American Crime Story. She says the show will explore the extreme poverty of New Orleans residents before and after the hurricane…:
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The next edition of American Crime Story is slated to air in 2018.

Nearly 2,000 students will return to their home campus at St. Amant High today, after being displaced by the August flood 6 months ago. Ascension Parish Public Schools Superintendent David Alexander says this is a major milestone in the road to recovery…:
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