The Department of Health is improving on the number of deceased people being sent Medicaid payments, but it’s still happening. A new report from the state’s Legislative Auditor found LDH made nearly $718,000 in improper payments between July 2013 and August 2017. Performance Audit Manager Chris Magee says auditors concluded that LDH needs to further enhance it’s identification process…:
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The 2013 report found $1.85 million in improper payments in a one year period.

A special training class will be held tonight to help residents become better prepared in terrifying situations that might occur in public. Director of the Bossier Parish Sheriff’s training academy Bruce Teutsch explains “Surviving the Terror”…:
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Southern Mississippi and Florida State will play in the Walk-On’s Independence Bowl in Shreveport on Wednesday December 27th. The Seminoles won’t have head coach Jimbo Fisher who left for Texas A & M. I-Bowl spokesman Stefan Nolet says they hope this game marks the beginning of better times for Florida State and their fans…:
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This will be the Seminoles first appearance in the I-Bowl while the Golden Eagles are making their third trip to Northwest Louisiana.

The LSU Tigers will be in the Citrus Bowl for the second straight year..taking on Notre Dame New Years Day at Camping World Stadium in Orlando. LSU Coach Ed Orgeron is excited..:
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Both LSU and Notre Dame are 9-3.