Leaders on the topic of mental health gather today at LSU’s Pennington Research Center for a summit organized by Senator Bill Cassidy. Cassidy will moderate a session that features a deputy director from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration…
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Cassidy says they will discuss how to make sure middle class Americans are receiving the mental health care they need.

Groundbreaking takes place today in Bogalusa where Calpine Corporation will build a new 261-million dollar dollar power plant. Louisiana Public Service Commission Chairman Eric Skrmetta …
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Entergy will purchase the plant once its constructed and the utility company says this natural gas-fired plant will help meet energy needs of customers.

LSU is a 14 point underdog against top ranked Bama this Saturday, the largest point spread at home in 20 years. Matt Doyle spoke with a Baton Rouge sports talk show host who is a betting odds expert…
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A state appeals court has thrown out a lawsuit filed by a Saints ticket holder who was seeking a refund because of national anthem protests performed by the players. Lee Dragna of Morgan City said he would not have bought his tickets, if he knew players would not stand for the national anthem. He says it created emotional distress. But the appeals court says there was no cause of action on any aspect of Dragna’s claims.