For the first time in over 45 years, food stamp recipients will see a sharp increase in funds on their EBT cards to help purchase healthier foods. DCFS Assistant Secretary for Family Support Shavana Howard says this is great news for the 400-thousand households in Louisiana who receive SNAP benefits…
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Overall in Louisiana, the average monthly food stamp benefit increase will be 12 to 20-dollars per person.

Someone could win tonight’s 635-million dollar Powerball jackpot. The tenth-largest lottery jackpot in U-S history. Louisiana Lottery spokesperson Kim Chopin says as the jackpot grows, more players get involved…
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Drugmaker Merck says it’s produced a pill that can help keep people sick with COVID-19 out of the hospital. Dave Brannen has more.
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Last night in high school football, Neville beat West Monroe 27-7, It’s the Tigers’ first win over the Rebels since 1995. St. Thomas More Quarterback and LSU commitment Walker Howard was injured in a 51-27 loss to Ruston. Tonight at Tiger Stadium, LSU welcomes 22nd ranked Auburn.