Business groups are calling on an early end of enhanced unemployment benefits but Governor Edwards says he wants to make an informed decision as to not end benefits too early. Brooke Thorington has more.

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A flash flood watch is in effect this weekend across south Louisiana.  The National Weather Service says there’s the potential for two to five inches of rain with localized higher amounts. Professor of Research at LSU Dr. Vinny Brown says that rain will fall on already saturated soil…

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The House rejected an attempt to extend the state’s 180 million dollar film tax credit out to 2028 from its current sunset date of 2025.

Mandeville Representative Richard Nelson hammered the bill, saying we can only afford a meager 800 dollar teacher pay raise for 60 million dollars while giving Hollywood 180 million a year. He adds…

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LSU, McNeese and, Southern all lost in game one of their respective regionals and will be fighting to keep their seasons alive today.  LSU lost 3-0 to Gonzaga and will play Central Connecticut at 3 p.m.  McNeese lost to TCU 12-4 and will face off against Oklahoma State at noon.  Southern fell to Texas 11-0 and will battle it out with Fairfield at 1 p.m.

Meanwhile, regional host Louisiana Tech rolled over Rider 18-2 in game one of the Ruston Regional.  Tech will play NC State tonight at 6 p.m.