The 2016 regular legislative session must conclude by 6pm tonight. Political analyst Clancy Dubos says even though key items of Governor Edwards agenda did not pass, he did have a victories including the bill that would increase the age to 18 for which a person can be tried as an adult…:
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He says the budget lawmakers passed last night is closer to the one Edwards first proposed. The special session begins at 6:30.

The number of Louisiana homes at risk for storm surge damage has increased since last year, according to CoreLogic. Hazard risk scientist for CoreLogic, Tom Jeffery says that’s because new construction is booming along the coast and he doesn’t see that slowing down anytime soon…:
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Legislation to require pet stores to keep records of animals and with licensing information awaits the Governor’s signature Emelie Gunn has more…:
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The community continues to mourn the death of a Winnsboro Police Department officer who died in a car crash while he was on-duty over the weekend, according to officials. They say Sergeant Derrick Mingo, who is also a former employee of the Franklin Parish Sheriff’s Office, was on his way to help another officer dealing with a drunk driver, when he left a roadway and crashed into a tree. State Police say he was not wearing a seat belt.