Former Angola Warden Burl Cain spoke at a news conference this morning to comment on the investigation by several agencies that eventually cleared him of accusations he was a corrupt prison leader. The Advocate published a series of articles accusing Cain of violating policies in his 20 year tenure, but officials said no such evidence exists. Cain says the news articles ruined his life…:
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Cain stepped down January 1st amid the allegations.

North Louisiana residents and businesses are still hurting from the massive downpour that dumped upwards of two feet of rain in some areas. West Monroe Senator Mike Walsworth says the Small Business Administration’s “low-interest loans” do not seem to offer such low rates for all businesses…:
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Saints coach Sean Payton today told reporters that the franchise wants him to stick around 5 more years, and that he couldn’t see himself anywhere else. The Saints say Payton agreed to the extension. Payton said at the owners meeting this morning that the proposal means a lot…:
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ESPN reports the deal is worth in excess of $45 million dollars.

The state Department of revenue says Louisiana taxpayers affected by recent storms and flooding will receive filing extensions for returns on various taxes with due dates between March 8 and July 15, 2016.