Former San Antonio Mayor Phil Hardberger and estate lawyer Art Bayern are expected to be officially named as overseers of a trust that benefits Tom Benson’s heirs by a Texas judge today. Legal analyst Doug Sunseri says assets inside that trust have been frozen by the courts, so Hardberger and Bayern will help the judge decide the next course of action…

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Millions of dollars are in this trust, which was created for Renee Benson by her mother Shirley Benson, who passed away in 1980.

The American Civil Liberties Union of Louisiana has written a letter to the St. Martinville Police Department regarding an apparent policy stating floats in their Mardi Gras parades can’t play rap music with obscene lyrics. Executive Director Marjorie Esman says these rules about are unclear and not constitutionally enforceable…

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Chief Calder Hebert says there is no city council ordinance regarding the banning of vulgar music during the parade and there are no plans to start arresting people who don’t follow their wishes.

InsuranceQuotes.com reports car insurance premiums in Louisiana rise by an average of 30% after a single claim, well below the national average of 41%. Senior analysts Laura Adams says says if you’re involved in a bad accident especially one that involves an injury, it’s absolutely necessary to file a claim…

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Adams says many consumers underestimate the consequences of making claims because they can affect your rate for years.

A recent CDC study shows that southeastern Americans, particularly Louisianians, between the ages of 30 and 74, are at a higher risk of developing heart disease over the next 10 years than people in other parts of the country. Bruce Johnson, a heart attack survivor and heart health advocate, says a lot of heart health issues have to do with lack of exercise and diet…

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He says, for many, lifestyle changes can lead to better heart health.