The Louisiana Department of Revenue issues a reminder that today is the deadline for residents to file their 2014 Louisiana individual income tax returns. Spokesperson Kizzy Payton says there is no accurate way to determine exactly how many residents have yet to file, but so far 1.8 million have filed their taxes…

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She says electronic filing is the fastest, most error-free method for filing tax returns.

A new political action committee, Gumbo PAC, is targeting US Senator David Vitter’s bid to become governor of Louisiana. They’ve released a video that takes a critical look at Vitter’s time in office. Gumbo PAC Chairman Trey Ourso says some are concerned that Vitter is basically a “career Washington politician”…

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Almost half of the video takes aim at Vitter’s infamous sex scandal.

Safe Boating Week kicks off in Louisiana tomorrow. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries spokesman Adam Einck says you can expect to see increased patrols and safe boating checks throughout the weekend. In 2014, Louisiana reported 18 boating fatalities, the second lowest number ever recorded. So far this year, 9 fatalities have been reported and Einck says that has LDWF officials concerned…

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He stresses the importance of using life jackets while boating as well as having a sober operator.

The Baton Rouge-shot “Pitch Perfect 2″ opens nationwide today and expectations that it will be as loved as the first one are high. The sequel will once again be set at fictional Barden University, but was filmed in and around LSU. Ashley Territo is a manager in the office charged with approving all film projects on campus…

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During filming, over 3000 people showed up to fill in a concert crowd for one scene, so many Louisianians will be looking to see if they made the cut.