The deadline to enroll for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act is this Sunday. Healthcare-dot-gov CEO Kevin Counihan says over 200,000 Louisianians have already signed up for coverage through the federal insurance marketplace. He says it’s easy to sign up and you only need four pieces of information to get started…:
CUT 3 (11) “financial help”
He says 62-percent of Louisiana residents are able to find plans for $75 or less with financial assistance.

Today the LHSAA is set to vote on the future of playoffs for high school athletics in Louisiana. They are going to decide whether or not to continue the select/nons-elect split. The convention could also choose to expand the system to other sports. The issue was discussed through several meetings on Thursday.

Another candidate has entered the race for US Senate, but this one will run as an Independent….:
CUT 1 (30) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

Tulane University and Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System researchers say they have created a painkiller that’s just as strong as morphine but non-addictive. Lead Investigator Dr. James Zadina says in recent years, we’ve seen an increase in overdose deaths from opioid uses…:
Cut 15 (06) “some extent”