Governor John Bel Edwards says he isn’t breaking a campaign promise by proposing to raise taxes to address Louisiana’s massive budget shortfall. Edwards says these revenue proposals are not what he wanted, but necessary…

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Edwards says, during his campaign, the state’s financial situation wasn’t as bad as it is now.

February is American Heart Month and health experts are promoting initiatives in an attempt to prevent one million heart attacks and strokes in the US. Tulane University School of Medicine Professor, Dr. Keith Ferdinand, says many heart disease deaths could be prevented through healthy living habits. He says it’s hard to change your lifestyle completely, but starting out with one modification can greatly improve your health…

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Ferdinand says the 5 healthy living habits they suggest are, staying active, using aspirin, monitoring blood pressure, cholesterol management, and don’t smoke.

Thibodaux Police say two men from Assumption Parish are hospitalized in stable condition following a shooting at a Mardi Gras Parade Sunday. They say the shooting occurred along the route of the Krewe of Shaka parade. Authorities say the two unidentified men were involved in an altercation that led to a shootout. Officials say one of the two was wearing body armor at the time of the shooting. No other injuries were reported. The investigation is ongoing.

Major changes are coming to the LHSAA after member principals voted to expand the select–nonselect championships to basketball, baseball and softball. LHSAA executive director Eddie Bonine says he would like to survey coaches and student-athletes to see what they think…

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The expanded split will start with the 2016-17 school year.