A bill that would get rid of the death penalty in Louisiana is slated to go before a Senate Committee today. Don Molino has more…:

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It’s expected Governor John Bel Edwards will launch an ad campaign this week promoting his tax reform plan. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat:
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The administration is pushing a proposal to place a new tax on businesses while reducing individual income taxes.

Country music sensation and Breaux Bridge native Hunter Hayes is taking time out of his busy schedule to help connect veterans with the healing power of dogs, through the Heartgardians Sweepstakes. Hayes says he decided to get behind the effort when he found out about the Warrior Canine Connection program…:
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You can find out more about the sweepstakes online at heartgardians.com.

And speaking of talent from the Acadiana region — named Hunter, singer Hunter Plake will find out tonight if he advances to the top 11 on NBC’s The Voice. The Frost native performed last night as a top 12 finalist.

ESPN is reporting former Vikings running back Adrian Peterson finalized a 2 year deal with the New Orleans Saints. It’s worth a reported $7 million dollars. So it should be a good Monday Night football game when New Orleans opens the 2017 regular season against Minnesota.