A deer buck that died from Chronic Wasting Disease in Mississippi has Louisiana wildlife officials concerned. State Wildlife Veterinarian, Doctor Jim LaCour says C-W-D is similar to mad cow disease and although there’s no evidence it affects humans, there are concerns about eating deer meat with the disease.

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LaCour says a case of C-W-D has never been documented in Louisiana… but cautions that landowners in East Carroll, Madison and Tensas parish should curtail supplemental feeding of deer.

A survey by offers-dot-com finds the average consumer will spend 55-dollars on Valentine’s Day this year. Spokesperson Sarah Hollenbeck says 27-percent of Louisiana shoppers admitted they wait until the week of Valentine’s Day to buy their gifts. She says many will get their sweetheart something for their sweet tooth…

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A quick reminder that Valentine’s Day is tomorrow if you need to find a gift for someone.

The Baldwin Police Department is damaged and one inmate is injured following a fire. Jim Shannon has more.

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Global sports entertainment leader Top-Golf has a 10 million dollar venue planned in Baton Rouge and it’s set to open later this year. Spokesperson Caroline Jerome says the Baton Rouge location will be a first of a kind in Louisiana…

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The Baton Rouge operation is projected to create 325 full time and part time jobs.