Next week state lawmakers will tackle tax reform and next year figuring out ways to lower auto insurance rates will be at the top of the agenda for legislators. Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says multiple legislative committees have been meeting regularly since the summer and the medical payments that are made because of a lawsuit or settlement is part of the conversation…
Temple says Louisiana motorists are more likely to claim an injury following a wreck.
Ben Riggs, director of Real Reform Louisiana, says Louisiana has more bodily injury claims, because its roads are not safe…
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Riggs says lawmakers can reduce auto insurance rates by removing credit score as a factor. He says a driver’s low credit score can sometimes double their premium.
Daylight Saving Time comes to an end on Sunday morning as we’ll turn the clocks back one hour. It’s a good time to check if your smoke detectors are working and change the batteries if necessary. Doctor Kenneth St. Charles, Regional CEO of the American Red Cross, says smoke detectors can save lives in the event of a fire…
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St. Charles says consider upgrading to newer models if your dectors are more than ten years old.
The 56th Annual Pecan Festival in Colfax, which is in Grant Parish, gets underway today. Pecan Festival President Danielle Yerby says they have carnival rides, arts and crafts, cooking contests, music, there’s a parade and a fireworks show on Saturday night…
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Visitors can enjoy homemade pecan treats, jams, and other local goods at The Country Store.