The Louisiana Film and Entertainment Association has launched a campaign aimed at urging the legislature to make changes to the state’s film tax credit program. Jim Hornbeak sits on the LFEA’s Executive Board. He says right now there’s no guarantee a movie-maker will receive tax credits, and it negatively impacts many locals…:
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He says the “Fight For Film” effort is all about putting faces to those Louisianians who thrive when a movie is filmed here.

In response to the financial changes facing the state, the Louisiana Community and Technical College System is consolidating eight of their rural campuses. President of the system, Dr. Monty Sullivan, says they want to maintain and sustain the mission of two year colleges…:
Cut 3 (10) “financial stability”
He says the mergers will allow them to ensure their two-year colleges can stay open.

Non-custodial parents in Louisiana can now make child support payments through MoneyGram at retail stores like WalMart, CVS and Albertsons. Director of Child Support Enforcement with the Department of Children and Family Services Lydia Scales…:
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She says this is a more convenient way to pay rather than purchasing stamps and mailing in money.

The LSU men’s basketball team is back in Baton Rouge after it’s disastrous season ended last night with a 79-52 defeat in the SEC Tournament to Mississippi State. Embattled Head Coach Johnny Jones…
cut 30 (09) “…for us”
Jones is expected to be fired soon.