If you haven’t filed or paid your state taxes yet for 2015, today is the last day. Kizzy Payton with the Louisiana Department of Revenue says it’s important for taxpayers to settle up today no matter what. She says you can request an extension to avoid any penalties..:
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Payton says to file online or request an extension visit revenue-dot-louisiana-dot-gov.

The US Senate has begun work on their proposed changes to the spending plan for next fiscal year as House Bill 1 was sent over from the lower chamber on Friday. Lawmakers are dealing with a $600 million dollar shortfall for next fiscal year and are expected to pass a budget proposal before a planned special session on taxes begins in June.

The US Coast Guard says, after 20 hours, they’ve decided to suspend the search for the missing cruise ship passenger in the Gulf of Mexico.

The former Monroe children’s TV personality Mr. Wonder will be arraigned today on accusations he sexually abused children almost 40 years ago during a camping trip. 76-year-old Frank John Selas III faces 13 counts in Rapides Parish. Legal analyst Tim Meche says with a case this old, there could be witness issues and also no forensic evidence…:
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The sheriff’s office has said investigators identified seven alleged victims.

This week is National Dog Bite Prevention Week. Amanda Pumilia, with the Louisiana Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, says there are ways owners can prevent their dogs from biting people when they’re out and about…:
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State Farm reported paying $1.5 million for dog-related injury claims in Louisiana last year.