The state conducted an audit finding Louisiana’s drinking water systems aren’t producing enough revenue to keep up with the infrastructure leading to poor drinking water. Michelle Southern has more…
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Seven former Iberia Parish Sheriff’s deputies have been sentenced to prison after being convinced of beating inmates in the parish jail. The men face sentences from six months to four years behind bars. Sheriff Louis Ackal was acquitted last year even though many of his former deputies testified against him stating he ran a corrupt department.

 
Legislation has been filed for the upcoming session that would up the cigarette tax by 22-cents to $1.30 a pack. West Monroe Representative Frank Hoffman says this would create more money and create a healthier Louisiana. He expects positive results because there has been success with similar measures in the past.
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The money generated from the increase would go into the general fund.

A plan that would provide all school districts in the state with high speed internet has been thrown out. Executive Director  of the Louisiana School Boards Association, Scott Richard, says the Board of Regents didn’t give districts much information or time to commit to a plan. He says everyone wants to have high speed internet access but many were hesitant due to funding uncertainties.
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