The legislature started making progress on plan that addresses the state’s 900-million budget deficit. The House approved a bill that increases the cigarette tax by 22-cents, while a Senate committee agreed on a measure that would cut 37-million dollars from the budget. Marksville Representative Robert Johnson is glad the measures are moving, but they still have a long way to go…:
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The Southern football player who suffered severe neck fractures in a game at Georgia in September, is scheduled to return home to Baton Rouge tomorrow morning. The University is planning an afternoon of activities honoring Gales. Southern Sports Information Director Chris Jones says Gales’ resilience has been an inspiration for many…:

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Since sustaining the injury, Gales has been at a rehabilitation center learning how to move around again.

Tomorrow is the Louisiana Presidential Primary and the Secretary State has some tips for voters to remember. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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Former President Bill Clinton urged people during a rally in Baton Rouge to vote Saturday.