24/7 Wall Street reports Louisiana ranks 4th in the nation for states with the highest divorce rate based on Census Bureau numbers. Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at LSU Health New Orleans Michele Many says poverty is a big factor there and this is why it’s important for couples to understand how they each spend money, and how to work together…:
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She says communication is the biggest key to a long and happy marriage.

Today is the 30th anniversary of the historic 1987 gubernatorial election when Democrat Buddy Roemer was elected after Edwin Edwards conceded. Roemer says he never thought Edwards would pull out of the runoff..:
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Edwards said he conceded because it’s what was best for the state.

Bayou Country Superfest has announced the headliner for 2018 will be George Strait. He’ll be joined inside the Mercedes Benz Superdome on May 27th next year by Chris Stapleton & Little Big Town. Unlike previous years, it appears as though that will be the only day of the festival in the dome. BCS officials said Saturday May 26th, there will be a free concert in Champions Square, and Friday May 25th fireworks on the Mississippi River.

A hostage situation in Marksville ends with two people dead…:
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