Lafayette Police arrest a 27-year-old mother in connection with the death of her three-year-old child. Jeff Palermo has the story..

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It’s been 2 years since the Bayou Corne sinkhole showed up in Assumption Parish, and now Federal Judge Jay Zainey has approved a $48.1 million dollars class action settlement which will compensate 269 residents. There were no objections to the settlement.

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

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There were no injuries reported.
The state is about to kick off another tax amnesty period to begin in October on the 15th and last through November 14th. Department of Revenue Secretary Tim Barfield says it’s a good opportunity for Louisianians to get caught up on back taxes..:
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The state collected $452 millions dollars last year in back taxes for the program last year.