A two-thousand-dollar out-of-pocket cap for Medicare prescription drugs goes into effect January 1st. Andrew Muhl, the director of advocacy for AARP Louisiana, says that will save Medicare recipients a lot of money.
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The new law stands to benefit nearly 43-thousand Louisiana seniors.

As we reported earlier this week, the State of Louisiana is set to hold its first Black Bear hunt since 1987 — and today, licensed hunters can start applying for one of ten permits that will be awarded. Secretary of Wildlife and Fisheries Madison Sheahan says there are three types of permits to be awarded — Wildlife Management Area tags, private landowner tags and general public tags.
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The hunt will take place December 7th through the 22nd in Bear Management Area 4 in northeast Louisiana.

As Louisiana remembers the anniversaries of Hurricane Katrina and Laura this week, residents and officials reflect on the resilience shown in the face of such disasters. Sean Richardson has more.
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A man wanted for leaving a delayed incendiary device at Jeanerette City Hall in Iberia Parish is under arrest. The State Fire Marshal’s Office says 44-year-old Desmond Eugene tried to get into the mayor’s office early yesterday afternoon; and when he was unsuccessful, he set a fire using that device and rode off on a bicycle. No one was hurt, and damage was minimal.