Governor John Bel Edwards will give a televised public address tomorrow to detail the massive budget shortfall Louisiana is facing in the upcoming special session. ULM Political Science Professor Dr. Joshua Stockley says Louisiana governors don’t historically speak to voters statewide, but Edwards wants to establish an agenda…:
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The address will air Thursday at 6:30 pm on all major television and radio stations. The projected current year shortfall is now $870 million dollars.

Bills for that  special session are already being filed. West Monroe Representative Frank Hoffman is bringing a measure that would raise the state cigarette tax to $1.08 per pack, up 22 cents…:
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It’s Ash Wednesday and many churches are now offering “drive by” ash services to cater to their busy congregation. LSU Religious Studies professor Michael Pasquier says some people may criticize mobile ashing, but it’s a practical move…:
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The 40 days of Lent begin today.

Former LSU Tigers star Odell Beckham Jr. will appear as himself tonight on CBS’s “Code Black.” The show airs at 9pm.

This year could be one of the best for crawfish in Louisiana. Halen Doughty reports…:
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