Legislation that will allow for the dispensing of medical marijuana in Louisiana has the full support of Governor Bobby Jindal. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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The US Army has agreed to pick up the tab on the burning of the 15-million pounds of M6 propellant improperly stored at Camp Minden in Webster Parish. The Environmental Protection Agency says this should open the door for the Louisiana National Guard to sign a contract to dispose of the materials. The National Guard received the notification in a letter from the Department of Justice.

The four major gubernatorial candidates were asked about their stance on Common Core in Louisiana Radio Network’s continuing gubernatorial Q&A. Public Service Commissioner Scott Angelle says he opposes Common Core after meeting with teachers and parents and others who are needed to make it work, but don’t believe it it…

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All candidate responses can be found at louisianaradionetwork-dot-com.

Areas along the Red River are bracing for an expected crest of 33 feet which the Bossier Parish Sheriff’s office says could result in flood conditions similar to 2009. Lt. Bill Davis says they are making plans to inform residents, especially those south of Highway 527 who will likely be displaced by high waters, to make necessary plans…

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The National Weather Service says the crest should hit the Shreveport area around June 5th.