Heading into next week’s special session many agencies across the state are facing budget cuts. District attorneys are not exempt and it looks like they could be quite steep to the tune of 82 percent if additional funding is not found. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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A test shows the presensce of E-coli bacteria in the city of Alexandria’s water system and residents are asked not to drink the water without boiling it first. The water main is being disinfected and Alexandria hopes tests over the next few hours will show the problem is resolved.

Tuition at schools within the Louisiana Community and Technical College System will not see an increase in tuition for the upcoming school year, despite the potential of higher education receiving a 96-million dollar cut. L-C-T-C-S President Monty Sullivan says while they will not raise tuition, there will be an impact if the cuts go through…
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A special session to raise revenue begins Monday.

Father’s Day is this weekend and the National Retail Federation is expecting near record spending in honor of the holiday to the tune of $15.3 billion. NRF spokesperson Katherine Cullen says when it comes to gifts, it’s really looking promising for dads this year.
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The survey indicated 43 percent of shoppers will be purchasing clothes, which just barely beats out gift cards at 42 percent.