A Lafayette attorney has claimed the 190-million dollar Powerball jackpot on behalf of the winners of the lottery ticket sold in Eunice in October. Louisiana Lottery spokesperson Kim Chopin…
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The family partnership opted for the 119-million dollar lump payment. They plan to travel, may even upgrade, but prefer not to be treated as celebrities.

Congressman Ralph Abraham responds to reports about him running for governor in 2019 and says he’s considering the option. He says he would love to bring to the state level what they are working towards on Capitol Hill which is less government oversight, and more money and more authority to citizens…:
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Abraham says he plans on making a decision about governor next year and also plans to run for re-election for his U-S Representative seat next year.

A Saints season ticket holder has filed a lawsuit in an effot to receive a refund for his tickets over National Anthem player protests. Lee Dragna of Morgan City says he and his family can no longer enjoy the games. He claims the rowdy, angry reaction of fans around his seats during the protests have made his tickets unusable. Dragna told the Advocate the Saints created this behavior by condoning it.

In order to address the state’s high rates for teen pregnancy and STDs, the Louisiana Public Health Institute has new campaign to promote comprehensive sex ed in public schools and at home. Associate Director Kristie Bardell says parents, students, teachers and legislators can log on to geaux-talk-dot-org to receive tips on how to have informed conversations about the value of sexual health. She says this is important…:
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