The deadline to file your federal tax return is today and if you’ve been procrastinating, you’re not alone. Metairie CPA Gina Rachel says if you’re not prepared to file, then you can request an extension….
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Failure to file a return on time is 5% of your tax bill each month but can increase to $425.

In Senate Commerce this afternoon, Covington Senator Patrick McMath’s bill that would make it a state law for a social media company to require parental consent for a minor to have an account will be heard. McMath knows there’s opposition to his legislation but he believes social media sites are detrimental for juveniles…
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It’s Love the Boot Week and that means it’s time to talk trash about the state’s litter problem. Brooke Thorington has more.
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An emotional high school softball game took place yesterday in Winn Parish as Calvin High School defeated Castor 13 to 3. On Saturday, Calvin’s head coach, Chad Camp, was fatally shot. Authorities have arrested Camp’s 17-year-old son for manslaughter. Sheriff Jordan Cranford says the juvenile shot his Dad during an argument.