The Louisiana Department of Education begins accepting applications today for the Louisiana Scholarship Program for next school year. The deadline to apply is February 26th. Louisiana Federation for Children President Ann Duplesis says this is a great opportunity for parents to give their children access to a better education…

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The program provides vouchers to low-income families to send their child to a participating private school, if the student is in a low performing public school.

You can officially begin filing your 2015 individual income tax returns today. Louisiana Department of Revenue spokesperson Kizzy Payton says even if you decide to have a tax preparer work on your taxes, it’s the taxpayer that is ultimately responsible…

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Federal tax returns are due April 18th, state returns May 16th.

Houma Police has arrested a suspect in connection with a fatal Sunday shooting. Authorities have charged 19-year-old Brandon Robinson with first degree murder in death of 21-year-old Kardale Johnson. Johnson was found dead from a gunshot wound in his car early Sunday. They say Robinson had been riding in the car with Johnson prior to the shooting. Police say witnesses saw another man, besides Robinson, running from the car. The investigation is ongoing.

Visitation is today for a former leader in the legislature, mayor, and businessman. Jeff Palermo has more on the passing of Raymond LaBorde…

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