Senator John Kennedy says a massive disaster relief & economic recovery bill passed by the Senate is amended to benefit the Bayou State. More from Kevin Gallagher.

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If you like your winters cold and wet in Louisiana, you may not get your wish. State Climatologist Barry Keim says NOAA’s latest predictions show a La Nina weather pattern is in control.

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Open enrollment is underway for Medicare beneficiaries if they want to switch their plans for next year. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon urges Louisiana residents to take advantage of the federally funded Senior Health Insurance Information Program to get unbiased advice on the best plan for them.

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Monroe Representative Michael Echols plans to file legislation that would allow governors to be buried on the grounds of the State Capitol next to the statue of Huey Long. Echols says he came up with the idea months ago…

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The widow of Edwin Edwards wanted the former four-term governor buried next to Huey. Trina Edwards eventually decided to have Edwin Edwards cremated.