In a special televised address, Governor John Bel Edwards said unless the legislature approves tax increases, colleges and hospitals will close. Halen Doughty reports…:
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Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump spoke to a reported 10,000 people during a rally Thursday night in Baton Rouge. Trump opened his comments claiming that 5,000 more were outside waiting to get into the River Center. Louisiana’s presidential primary will be held March 5th.

Louisiana is experiencing one of its slowest flu seasons in several years. That’s according to Dr. Frank Welch, an influenza expert with the state Department of Health and Hospitals…:
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He credits the warmer than normal winter.

All TOPS payments were stopped effectively immediately Thursday due to the state’s budget crisis. Universities were notified by email about the suspension of students’ award money saying more details would be provided as information becomes available.

Louisiana based GLO airlines announces its adding seasonal nonstop flights from New Orleans to Destin. The service will be offered beginning March 25th.