Chevron North America has notified the Louisiana Workforce Commission about the possibility of layoffs at five office locations in Covington and Lafayette. Eric Gill has more…
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Governor John Bel Edwards has issued the call for a special legislative session to deal with a 750-million dollar budget shortfall for this fiscal year. During the session, which starts Febraury 14th and ends March 9th, lawmakers will debate budget cuts and tax increases. Governor John Bel Edwards says he’s listened to legislators and has drafted a call allow flexibility to consider both cuts and raising money for the state.

It’s Mardi Gras weekend around Louisiana and State Police want everyone celebrating to be safe. Trooper Melissa Matey says with all the drinking and festivities make sure to have a sober driver behind the wheel. Matey says they are also asking the public to take advantage of the see something, send something app in case you see something that doesn’t seem right…
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Negotiations have begun about forming another high school athletic association. This is in response to a vote by member principals of the LHSAA who chose to expand the championship split to basketball, baseball and softball. Former commissioner of administration, Paul Rainwater, planned a meeting with several high school principals and A-D’s to address what it would take to form a new organization…
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