1:30 PM Newscast

A new social media platform called First Responders Emergency Media outlet, or FREMO, has been unveiled that links first responders with therapists, counselors, and other responders.  Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser says the service will be free to first responders and the cost of the website isn’t being put upon taxpayers.

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Louisiana has the second highest credit card burden in the United States according to a survey conducted by creditcards.com. The credit analysts found this measure by comparing the average credit card debt to the median income in each state. Industry Analyst at creditcards.com Ted Rossman says compared to other states, Louisiana’s credit card debt is right in the middle but the burden stems from earnings differences…

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The Melville Chief of Police runner-up is out of jail after allegedly decking an officer at a parade for the winner that ran outside his home…

Cut 2 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle”  

Two Louisiana schools have been named “National ESEA Distinguished Schools” for outstanding academic performance.  L.W. Ruppel Academy for Advanced Studies in Jefferson Parish was recognized in the category of “Exceptional Student Performance Schools.” Eastside Elementary School in Livingston Parish was recognized in the category of “Closing the Achievement Gap.”