Governor John Bel Edwards says he will call a special session so lawmakers can make what he calls painful cuts to try to tackle a 304-million dollar budget shortfall. Edwards says the session will begin February 13th and will last 11 days.
Cut 3 (12) “so much”

Edwards says he’ll present a budget slashing plan to the legislature by February sixth.
A High-Speed-Internet.com report finds Louisiana ranks thirds in the most dangerous states for online dating. Website Researcher, Kaz Weida, says the Bayou State ranks so high because if the high rate of people with STDs.
Cut 6 (10) “sex with”

 
The Mandeville Police Department says a one-month-old is in critical condition and the 18-year-old father has been arrested after allegations he shook this baby violently. Chief Gerald Sticker says they began asking questions when they got a call from the hospital reporting the baby’s condition.
Cut 9 (09) “the infant’s brain”

The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival has announced the 2017 lineup and it features Stevie Wonder, Tom Petty, Maroon 5, Snoop Dog, Dave Matthews and Harry Connick Jr. — just to name a few. Jazzfest producer Quint Davis says this event as a little something for everyone.
cut 12 (09) “who’s an artist”

It all happens at the New Orleans Fairgrounds the last weekend in April and first weekend in May.