A state audit looking at water rates found many rural communities are not receiving enough revenue to maintain water systems. This leads to poor drinking water according to State Health Officer Dr. Jimmy Guidry. He says bigger cities seem to be fine, but the smaller towns have failing systems…:
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He hopes this audit makes residents realize drinking water is a key part of our heath.

Louisiana is seeing an uptick in skimming devices at gas stations. That’s according to Ag Commissioner Mike Strain, who regulates gas pumps. Strain says his inspectors are finding one or two skimmers a week, and more consumers are alerting his office to help track down the devices.
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Legislation has been filed for the upcoming session that would up the cigarette tax by 22-cents to $1.30 a pack.
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Southeastern Louisiana’s mascot Roomie is getting a makeover. Erin Cowser with SLU says Roomie’s current costume is a little over 7 years old, and the average lifespan of a mascot’s look is 6 to 10 years. She says they don’t want to totally change it up…:
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