Lawmakers have been meeting behind closed doors today working to determine how much of the Rainy Day Fund should be used to help offset the state’s 304 million dollar budget deficit. Gov. Edwards says without the use 119 million dollars of the fund the state will face extreme cuts to higher education, public schools, and social services. But Republicans lawmakers are hesitant to tap into that savings.

The woman who accidentally uploaded a nude video to the Webster Parish Convention and Visitor’s Bureau Instagram account is taking legal action. Michelle Southern has more…
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Two Florida residents have been arrested on multiple counts of fraud and theft after repeatedly swiping several access cards to purchase large amounts of gift cards at Lowe’s in Baton Rouge. Sgt. L’Jean McKneely says a retired police officer was at the store and noticed this common practice of fraud so he immediately contacted the authorities.
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Offers.com analyzed different ways couples in the Bayou State celebrate their love this Valentines Day. Kerry Sherin with the website says unlike the rest of the U.S., Louisiana women wanted daisies over roses this holiday. She says we also have different taste in candy…
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She also says more Louisianans are staying in tonight rather than making reservations.