According to the Louisiana Department of Health, more than 86-hundred Louisiana residents are receiving care for chronic conditions under the Medicaid expansion. LDH Secretary Rebekah Gee says many people are now getting the preventative care they need.

Cut 6 (10) “breast cancer”

More than 350-thouasnd people have enrolled in the expanded Medicaid program.

US Senator Bill Cassidy’s mental healthcare reform bill has passed the US House. Cassidy says the bill establishes a grant program focused on early intervention for children who demonstrate signs of mental illness.

Cut 5 (09) “early age”

The bill also provides for suicide prevention and substance abuse programs.

Bayou Country Superfest has announced the lineup for next year’s festival, including headliners Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert. Producer Quint Davis says it will be interesting to see how the two megastars interact, since the two divorced last year.

Cut 13 (08) “about that”

Other headliners include Thomas Rhett, Brooks & Dunn, Rascal Flatts, and Hank Williams Jr.

The Cajundome is officially reopened after completing a $22-million renovation. Director Greg Davis believes Ragin’ Cajun fans will be impressed with the updates.

Cut 9 (10) “basketball court”

UL-Lafayette will face Nicholls State tonight on the court.