The Louisiana House has approved the bill that would let St. Tammany Parish voters decide if they want a riverboat casino in Slidell. Opponents say it will result in increased human trafficking and immoral behavior. Covington Representative Mark Wright addressed those concerns…
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The measure heads to the Senate, but an identical bill in the Senate has not received approval from the Senate Finance Committee.

Gas prices have increased nearly a dime in the last week to a statewide average of $2.72 for a regular gallon of gasoline. Triple-A spokesperson Don Redman says there’s enough gasoline to meet the increasing demand. He says a big issue at the moment is distribution…
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An LSU legend has retired from playing basketball. Brooke Thorington looks back at the career of future Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Seimone Augustus…
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Former Lady Techster standout and current LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey will be enshrined into the Naismith Hall of Fame on Saturday. She’s the only person in college basketball history to win a national championship as a head coach, assistant coach, and as a player. The Tickfaw native also won a Gold Medal in 1984.