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A new report finds military spending up 77-percent over four years in Louisiana .  Jeff Palermo has the story…

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The Lafourche Parish School Board getting an earful over expelling a female student for hitting on of several boys who had shared A-I nude images of her and other girls with classmates.  Benjamin Comeaux is one of the lawyers for the girl’s family and told the school board the school prevented her from seeking help.

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We’re told the girl’s expulsion was reversed by the board.

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About 12-thousand drivers who have auto insurance through Allstate will see a decrease on their auto insurance premium next year. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says the has approved a seven-percent rate decrease for Allstate North American and a 15-percent decrease for Encompass Insurance Company of America’s National General.

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According to a recent report, military-related spending in Louisiana generated more than 17-billion dollars in total economic activity during fiscal year 2024, a 77-percent increase since 2021.  Louisiana has five military installations including Barksdale Air Force Base in Bossier Parish, a naval air station in Belle Chasse and Fort Polk in Leesville. Louisiana Veterans Affairs Secretary Charlton Meginley says Fort Polk is a major driver of central Louisiana’s economy…

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