The Louisiana Department of Revenue says the state will hold another tax amnesty period from October 15th to November 14th. Revenue Secretary Tim Barfield says new to this amnesty program is the option that delinquent taxpayers can pay their debt owed to the state through payments…

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He says the state held an amnesty program last year and collected 452-million dollars in back taxes.

The US Coast Guard says they are investigating a multi-vessel collision that happened on the Mississippi River near Gretna last night. Spokesman Jonathan Lally says a ship carrying grains lost power and control and crashed into another vessel and barge that was fueling up. The barge broke free causing some oil to be discharged into the water…

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No injuries were reported in the incident.

A 27-year-old Lafayette woman has been arrested in connection with the death of her ill 3-year-old daughter. The Lafayette Police Department’s investigation determined Sara Leblanc’s daughter went over 24 hours without food or fluids before she died. Leblanc has been charged with negligent homicide in her daughter’s death.

New research provided to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries shows Louisiana Black Bear populations are making great strides toward recovery. Large Carnivore Program Manager, Maria Davidson, says they’ve learned there are at least 250 female bears in the state, which is a good number…

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The hope is to have the Louisiana Black Bear removed from the endangered species list.