10:30 LRN Newscast

Today’s the deadline to file your federal income tax return.  CPA John Theriot with Malcom Dienes in Metairie says if you’re rushing to complete your return to beat today’s deadline, don’t forget to fund your IRAs and HSAs. And remember there are new laws that allow exclusions of some tip income and overtime income if you qualify…

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Today is the last day to register to vote or make changes to an existing registration in person or by mail ahead of the May 16 closed party primary election. Secretary of State Nancy Landry says if you can’t register or switch your party affiliation in person, you still have until April 25th to do it online at geauxvote.com.

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A second LSU football player has suffered a season-ending injury this spring. Andre Champagne has the story…

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Front Office Sports is reporting that Louisiana Tech will pay Conference USA an exit fee that’s more than  $8 million. Tech is expected to join the Sun Belt Conference this summer. Louisiana Tech officials say an official agreement with Conference USA has not been finalized.