A poll shows near-unanimous support for coastal restoration efforts, strong majority support for sediment diversion projects, and majority support for taxes dedicated to funding the projects. 63 percent said they would support a state tax dedicated to coastal restoration projects. Pollster Bernie Pinsonat says 2/3rds support for a tax is a crucial number for the Legislature…
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Support levels varied from region to region, with only 49 percent of north Louisianans supporting a coastal restoration tax.

Medical marijuana may be legal but it’s still against the law to drive while under the influence of the substance, even if you have a prescription. State Police Lt. Nick Manale says you can be charged a DWI under any type of impairment that causes a driver to operate their vehicle in an unsafe way.
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The man accused of punching comedian Andy Dick outside a New Orleans nightclub early Saturday morning has been arrested. I’m Brooke Thorington…

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Two Eunice men, 21-year-old Logan Bertrand, and 18-year-old Carlos Juan Flores, have been arrested for setting fire to a neighboring mobile home. State Fire Marshal spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says no motive was discovered in when the suspects were questioned.

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The two are charged with simple arson and criminal trespassing.