A study reveals that Louisiana’s civil court system is significantly harming the state’s economy. Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch Executive Director Lana Venable says the impact spans sectors like manufacturing, retail, and finance. The report estimates a “tort tax” exceeding one-thousand dollars per resident annually.

Cut 5 (11) “…families are paying.”

On this Mother’s Day, make a special effort to check on the mental health of the women who are near and dear to you. Research has shown that one in five women experience a mental health crisis at some point in their lives. Dr. Dana Lawson with Louisiana Healthcare Connections says even small acts of kindness go a long way.

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For the first time ever, the head of the Catholic church is a man born in the United States. Pope Leo the 14th was born in Chicago, and records indicate that his grandparents once lived in New Orleans. LSU professor of religious studies and history Michael Pasquier (pass-KAY) says the former Robert Prevost took his papal name after Pope Leo the 13th, who was pope in the late 19th Century and into the beginning of the 20th Century.

Cut 8 (15) “…the Catholic church.”

State Police are investigating a deputy-involved shooting in Tangipahoa Parish last night. At this time, we don’t know a whole lot about the incident that took place near Highway 40 in Independence. All we know is that one suspect was shot and was taken to a hospital for treatment. No word on his or her condition. No sheriff’s deputies were hurt during the incident.