Gambling addictions have become a growing concern as a study from 2016 indicates nearly 8% of people in the state say they have a problem, up about 5% from 2008. Executive Director of the Louisiana Association on Compulsive Gambling Janet Miller says they want to highlight this during Problem Gambling Awareness Month to let addicts know that help is available…:
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The Problem Gambler’s Helpline is 1-877-770-STOP.

Middle District U.S. Attorney Walt Green announces his resignation. He is one of many presidentially appointed US attorneys asked to step down by the Trump administration so that “a uniform transition” can take place. Legal and law enforcement leaders from across the state co-signed a letter to the White House Sunday urging them to keep Green, praising his leadership and service. Green said today the resignation was effective March 10.

A $10 million investment raised with the help of Saints Quarterback Drew Brees will go to expand the Lake Charles founded food delivery platform, Waitr. Jeff Palermo reports…:
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Keep Louisiana Beautiful has launched a Leaders for Litter campaign aimed at encouraging communities to pick up trash. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser is on board and says it’s important we as a state put our best foot forward so tourists leave here wanting to return…:
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