14:30 LRN Newscast December 4

The Department of Health is improving on the number of deceased people being sent Medicaid payments, but it’s still happening. Michelle Southern reports:

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Three people, including the President of the East Baton Rouge Parish NAACP have sued Baton Rouge Mayor Pro Tem Scott Wilson and the city.   They claim they were allegedly removed during a public comment portion of a council meeting after wanting to discuss the Alton Sterling case.   Their attorney says since it was during the public comment part of the meeting, they had a right to speak, even though it wasn’t on the agenda.

A special training class will be held tonight in Bossier Parish to help residents become better prepared in terrifying situations that might occur in public. The class will focus on things like understanding situational awareness, how to keep your family safe, developing exit and evacuation plans, and knowing when to run, hide or fight. Director of the Bossier Parish Sheriff’s training AcademyBruce Teutsch (touch) says they are also focusing on weather related events…

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Southern Mississippi and Florida State will play in the Walk-On’s Independence Bowl in Shreveport.  This will be the Seminoles first appearance while the Golden Eagles are making their third trip to Northwest Louisiana.  Bowl spokesman Stephan Nolet recalls an NFL legend played for Southern Miss the last time they played in Shreveport…

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They’ll play December 27th.