A tragic weekend crash in Livingston Parish leaves a Prairieville woman dead, after her car submerged in the Amite River.   State Police Trooper Christian Reed says they got a call around 10:30 Saturday night…:

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37-year-old Sarah Marshall was unable to get out of the vehicle and drowned. The crash remains under investigation.

Want to quit smoking? A new law taking effect in August will mean your health insurance must cover the cost of smoking cessation help. Here’s Bossier City Republican Rep. Ray Crews speaking for the bill…:

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The law mandates no deductibles, co-pays or co-insurance for smoking cessation aid.

The CDC has identified cases as the first US-originated cases of malaria in more than two decades. Brooke Thorington has more…:

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Frequent visitors to Lafayette’s Zoosiana are mourning the passing of beloved white tiger, Jolie. The 19-year-old was suffering hip problems and chronic joint pain. She was gently euthanized over the weekend. White tigers rarely live to 19. Jolie was well-taken-care-of, and zoo officials say she will be missed.