During an announcement about a program to combat the opioid epidemic, Attorney General Jeff Landry blamed Louisiana’s problem on Medicaid expansion. He says once approved, it opened the door for many more opioids to become available..:
Cut 7 (09) “for free”
The governor’s office responded and said 14,000 people have already taken advantage of substance abuse treatment under Medicaid expansion.

State Superintendent of Education John White released the annual school performance scores for last year. He says the percentage of students scoring Mastery and above on ELA and math tests has increased 13 percent since 2013, which is extremely important…:
Cut 10 (09) “ever before”
This is the last year public schools with be graded on the state’s curve transition policy.

The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office is urging the community to come forward with any info into the mysterious death of a Gonzales man.
Cut 2 (31) “I’m Emelie Gunn”

The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office says this morning’s deadly shooting in Central was the result of a domestic murder suicide. EBRSO spokeswoman Casey Hicks…:
CUT 26 (06) “on himself”
The victim is identified as 24-year-old Alyssa Kanouse. The ex-boyfriend as 31-year-old Larry Warino Jr of Lafayette.