According to the National Retail Federation, people will spend more on Dad this Father’s Day than ever before. Spokesperson Ana Serafin-Smith says it’s expected Americans will spend about 14 billion dollars this weekend. She says the uptick is linked to kids treating Dad to a nice steak dinner or giving him the latest in electronics…:
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She says consumers are likely to spend about 126 dollars on dad for Father’s Day.

Four Louisiana cities rank in the top 20 least health cities in the US, according to a study from 24/7 Wall Street. Hammond came in third on the list, Monroe ranked sixth, Shreveport-Bossier is ninth, and Alexandria came in at number 12. Bob Johannessen with the state Department of Health and Hospitals:
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Fox Louisiana Productions has been filming for the new Wolverine movie in Ferriday this week. Mayor Gene Allen says the town’s residents are thrilled to have such a big cinematic event taking place in the small Concordia Parish town…:
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Filming is also scheduled in Sicily Island later this week.

A former Livingston Parish teacher accused of having sex with a 15-year-old student was arrested Thursday, according to authorities. Walker Police arrested 33-year-old Lynsie Pendarvis on charges of felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile and indecent behavior with a juvenile. Walker Police say the allegations against Pendarvis are extremely disturbing and they are continuing to investigate this matter.