Governor Jeff Landry made a plenty of news in 2024. Andrew Greenstein has the story…
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With this year coming to an end, it’s time to prepare for filing your 2024 tax return. Colleen Crain has more.
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For the second time in as many weeks, a hunter is accidentally shot by another hunter; and this time, it had deadly consequences. Andrew Greenstein reports.
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Another year is in the books, here’s a look back at some of the biggest stories in 2024. It started with Jeff Landry being sworn in as Louisiana’s 57th governor on January 7th. During a 30-minute speech on the steps of Louisiana’s Capitol, Landry called for unity….
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Landry guided lawmakers through a tough on crime special session in February and the regular session saw the approval of several education reforms. The governor also signed into law a bill that calls for the displaying of the Ten Commandments in every public classroom. The law is being challenged in the courts and one of the plaintiffs is Joshua Herlands.
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The final special session of the year saw major tax reform approved. It will result in lower individual income taxes, but a higher state sales tax. Economic Development Secretary Susan Bourgeois says the governor’s tax overhaul also improves the business climate…
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State and local officials celebrated a big economic development win in November with the announcement that Meta will build a ten-billion dollar Artificial Intelligence Data Center in Richland Parish. Governor Landry called Meta’s investment a game changer for Louisiana…
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In sports, LSU gymnastics won its first national championship in school history in April. In March, LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey threatened litigation against the Washington Post. Mulkey wanted to be proactive against what she called an upcoming hit piece on her…
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The article from award-winning Post reporter Kent Babb chronicled Mulkey’s life and it has quotes from former disgruntled players, but far from being a bombshell report.
Governor Landry got people talking when his office arranged for a live tiger mascot to be on the field when LSU played Alabama on November 9th…
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The live Tiger did not help LSU as they lost to Alabama 42-to-13.
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As 2024 draws to a close, it’s time to prepare for filing your 2024 tax return. Cloreece Davis Knight, owner of Knight CPA Services, shares key tax tips to help individuals navigate this critical season. Knight says gather all necessary documents, including W-2s, 1099s, receipts, and records of deductible expenses.
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Prepare early. Begin the process early to avoid last-minute scrambling. Review your financial records, familiarize yourself with any tax law changes, and calculate your potential tax liability to avoid surprises. Knight says you can still make contributions to your IRA till April 15th.
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Hire a Tax Professional. Knight says a certified tax expert can help you maximize deductions, ensure compliance, and minimize errors. Professionals can also guide you through complex tax situations, giving you peace of mind.
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By following these tips, Knight says taxpayers can streamline the filing process and position themselves for a smoother tax season.
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For the second time in as many weeks, a hunter is accidentally shot by another hunter; and this time, it had deadly consequences. Captain Will Roberts with the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says 61-year-old Roberto Garcia of Baton Rouge was shot and killed by another hunter while the two were hunting on the Sandy Hollow Wildlife Management Area near Kentwood.
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Garcia died before any emergency responders arrived. Roberts says this is why all hunters need to take all necessary precautions.
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Roberts says it is too early to determine whether any charges will be forthcoming in this incident.
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Roberts says if a hunter notices a vehicle in the parking lot of a Wildlife Management Area, he or she should go somewhere else so that there aren’t two hunters within close proximity to one another.
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The LSU football team wraps up its season this afternoon in Houston against Baylor in the Texas Bowl. It will mark the end of collegiate careers for the Tigers’ seniors, including linebacker Greg Penn, who says despite battling a rib injury this season, it’s important to finish on a high note.
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Penn says it’s good to celebrate a winning season with a trip to a bowl game, even if it’s not the College Football Playoff, but the mission is not to merely play in the bowl game, it’s to win.
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Kickoff from N-R-G Stadium is at 2:30 this afternoon.
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The Saints have one more game left and they are looking at their worst record since 2005, the Katrina season. That year New Orleans split its home games between Baton Rouge and San Antonio because the Superdome was destroyed by fierce winds. The Saints had several injuries this year that destroyed their chances of getting back to the playoffs, but defensive end Cam Jordan says no excuses…
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Does Jordan deserve one more year in a Saints uniform? He will be 36-years-old next season and has four sacks this season after recording two sacks last year. Jordan has 121 career sacks and knows he’s got more fuel in the tank….
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