State lawmakers will get answers today on why the Louisiana Health Department decided to end its Medicaid contract with UnitedHealthcare. Senate Insurance Chairman Kirk Talbot says the decision to cut ties with UnitedHealthcare surprised legislators.

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LDH says the 333-thousand Medicaid recipients who are covered by UnitedHealthcare will be switched to another health care plan in 2026.

Education officials are celebrating the fact that three out of every four Louisiana graduates in the Class of 2024 had college credits when they received their diploma. The 75-percent rate is an 11-point increase from 2019. Tristan Denley, the deputy commissioner for academic affairs and innovation at the Board of Regents, says high school students can earn college credit in a number of ways.

Cut 10 (06) “…international baccalaureate courses.”

A state lawmaker raises concerns about the organizational changes made with the LSU System and what it means for the future of LSU Health Shreveport…

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Hollywood is mourning the death of slain-director and actor Rob Reiner. Police say Reiner’s son, Nick Reiner, fatally stabbed his father and mother Michelle Reiner. Did you know Rob Reiner’s last movie he released was filmed in New Orleans, Spinal Tap II, the End Continues.