The proposed sale of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana to Elevance Health is off. State Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says his office received word last night from Blue Cross that they decided to withdraw its plan to merge. Temple’s approval was needed for the sale to go through. The commissioner says he received a lot of public input on the proposed transaction.
Willis Knighton Health System is celebrating its 100th birthday and marking the occasion with a new name. Louisiana. President and CEO Jaf Fielder says their logo will get a slight makeover, with a modern and sleek font.
They will now be known as Willis Knighton Health.
For the second year in a row, Ira and Margery Milan, married for 82 years, are recognized by the Louisiana Family Forum as Louisiana’s Longest Married Couple. Teiko Foxx has more.
If you have an ex with an outstanding warrant, Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard says why not turn them in and let them celebrate Valentine’s at the Livingston Parish Detention Center. He says quote “Nothing says I love you more than three hots and a cot,” meaning three hot meals and a night in jail.