The full House was set today to vote on tax bills that are needed for the state to solve a looming one billion dollar budget deficit. House Speaker Taylor Barras said they are looking for more direction from the Edwards administration on what tax proposals he supports. A spokesperson for the governor’s office tweeted out that Barras has not returned any of the governor’s phone calls.

There are flooding concerns along the Red River in northwest Louisiana and C-S Ross with the National Weather Service in Shreveport says it doesn’t help that more rain is on the way…
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Ross says there are concerns backwater flooding can impact roads near the Red River and the more serious concerns for flooding are downstream in Natchitoches Parish and Alexandria. The Caddo Sheriff’s office has moved livestock from flooded waters in north Shreveport this morning.

Yahoo Sports reports NCAA Enforcement officials have looked into LSU Basketball Coach Will Wade’s recruiting tactics. But a source says the inquiry has stalled because of a lack of on-the-record specifics. Tiger Rag Editor Cody Worsham says it doesn’t look like the NCAA has found any wrong doing involving Wade…
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The report says the investigation into Wade began shortly after he was hired last March. Since that time, Wade has been able to produce the third highest recruiting class for the Class of 2018.

Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson is said to be in stable condition as he continues to battle the flu. He was admitted to Ochsner Medical Center last week.