The state Department of Insurance has approved a rate increase of 63 percent for customers of the state-run insurer of last resort, Louisiana Citizens. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says it was a necessary decision, as required by state law but nevertheless he says it was…:
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The increase will take effect on January 1st, but Donelon says he’s working to bring new insurance companies into the state that will offer cheaper coverage to those under Citizens’ protection.

For the first time in a month, you might need an umbrella with you today as there’s a good chance rain will fall this afternoon and tonight. State Climatologist Barry Keim says early September was the state’s last significant rainfall…
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There’s a marginal risk for severe weather for the northern half of the state.

John Deere announces plans to expand its Thibodaux plant which will result in 70 new jobs on the Bayou. Don Molino has the story…
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It was a violent night in Shreveport last night as three separate shootings led to three fatalities. Police say the shootings occurred within an hour of each other and there’s no word from authorities on whether these shootings are connected or if anyone has been arrested.