An LSU AgCenter study shows Louisiana farmers suffered about 30 million dollars in feral hog damage in 2013. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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US Senator David Vitter announces President Obama has made a presidential disaster declaration for the State of Louisiana as a result of flooding along the Red River. Damage estimates to farms, businesses and homes along the river are more than $17 million dollars. Public Assistance will be available to Caddo, Bossier, Grant, Natchitoches and Red River parishes.

Louisiana has relatively inexpensive electricity costs, but according to a new study by Wallethub we use the most in the country. But other factors considered show that The Bayou State is the 10th least energy expensive state. Spokeswoman Jill Gonzalez says in these hot summer months, our power bills are through the roof…:
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The numbers show that, on average, Louisianians pay $284 a month on energy including electricity, natural gas, fuel and heating oil.

A group on Facebook is calling for West Monroe High School to get rid of the Rebel Mascot. Though the organizers wish to remain anonymous, the page says they are West Monroe High alums who feel the Rebel mascot is too closely partnered with the Confederate flag which causes emotional harm to their friends, family and businesses.