Governor John Bel Edwards has released a statement on the state’s $313 million budget shortfall on the eve of a budget stabilization meeting. The governor says Louisiana is still recovering from years of mismanagement, and unfortunately our options are limited. He says they are working with government agencies to prepare for more cuts. He says if lawmakers can work together in the next session, Louisiana will be in a strong financial position in the future.

The Louisiana Department of Education has released its yearly school report cards. Emelie Gunn has more on those results…

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An 8-year-old boy is recovering in a Baton Rouge hospital after his mother tried to slit his throat. Baton Rouge Police Cpl. L’Jean McKneely says the boy was transported to a local hospital with a non-life threatening laceration to the throat. He says the mother, 40-year-old Gloria Ross is charged with attempted first degree murder and second degree cruelty to a juvenile.

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Ross told police she attacked her son because Jesus told her to.

The Robertson family of West Monroe say they are hanging up their reality show Duck Dynasty following this final season. President of the West Monroe-West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce, Courtney Hornsby, says even though the show is ending, she doesn’t see them slowing down, as the family has also opened a diner and boutique in town.

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The show is scheduled to end in April after 130 episodes.