Louisiana’s Senior U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy is a co-author of the last ditch effort by Republicans to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. Cassidy says this proposal takes Washington out of the decision making and instead each state receives an annual block grant to determine how to help individuals pay for health care…:
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Those who oppose this bill favor a full repeal of the ACA.

The St. Tammany Parish Coroner has ruled the death of the fire chief’s wife in July, as a homicide. The body of Nanette Krentel, wife of Fire District 12 Chief Stephen Krentel, was discovered in the rubble of the couple’s home which had burned to the ground on July 14th. Coroner Charles Preston said it was determined from the start Mrs. Krentel died from a gunshot wound…:
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But the St. Tammany Sheriff doesn’t necessarily agree and will give an update tomorrow.

The Shreveport City Council voted 6 to 0 against a multi-million dollar project to build a sports complex and downtown arena. Emelie Gunn has more on why…:
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Two people are in custody in the murder case of a woman who was 8 months pregnant, according to the St. Martin Sheriff’s Office. They say the boyfriend of the victim, Mark Trimble, and his sister, Toni Trimble Thomas, are persons of interest in the homicide investigation.