Researchers from Tulane University have developed a non-addictive pain killer as an alternative to morphine. Emelie Gunn has more on the new drug…

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The number of Louisianians purchasing health insurance under the Affordable Care Act continues to grow. Over 198,000 residents have enrolled for health care coverage through the federal insurance marketplace. That’s approximately 12,000 more than last year. Open enrollment for the Afordable Care Act ends Sunday.

The Department of Ag & Forestry continues to locate skimming devices on gas pumps across Louisiana. Commissioner Mike Strain says 25 skimming devices have been discovered throughout the state since last June. He says if you are using a card at the pump, you should run it as a credit, not a debit…

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These devices steal a consumer’s credit card or debit card information.

The Department of Transportation is warning drivers of a single lane closure on eastbound I-10 in West Baton Rouge Parish just before the Mississippi River Bridge beginning today. DOTD Spokesperson Rodney Mallett says the construction will patch and pave the road starting at I-10 at LA 1. He says you can visit 511-LA-dot-org for current traffic updates…

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The lane will close tonight at 8:30 and reopen Monday morning at six.