Internationally known Louisiana Cajun and Creole Chef Paul Prudhomme has died. His restaurant, K-Paul’s Louisiana Kitchen confirmed the news this morning. Wendy Waren, Vice-President of the Louisiana Restaurant Association, says this is a tremendous loss…:
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The Opelousas native was 75.

State Police say a 5-year-old was struck and killed by a passing vehicle on LA 83 in St. Mary Parish. Master Trooper Brooks David said the child was outside chasing his dog when the animal ran into the road…:
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The child died at a hospital. David says the driver of the vehicle was unable to avoid hitting the child and was not be cited.

Authorities in Terrebonne Parish are on the scene of a reported explosion at Williams Gas Plant in Gibson. Houma Today is reporting that fire officials confirmed a pipeline exploded and one person was killed. We’ll have more on this as it develops.

Three gubernatorial candidates discussed the budget during last night’s televised debate. Republican Jay Dardenne says he would consider everything on the table, including an income tax increase…:
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Democrat John Bel Edwards said he would expand Medicaid to create money and lower taxes. Republican Scott Angelle says tax breaks on industries need to be examined. Republican David Vitter was in Washington D.C.