State Treasurer John Schroder says 85-thousand Louisiana citizens will get a check of up to $1,500 for unclaimed property that’s been held by the state. Schroder says legislation approved this year allows his office to work with the Department of Revenue so they can get correct addresses to return money in their unclaimed property account…
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If you are owed more than 1,500 dollars, additional verification will be needed before the state will mail money that may belong to you.

US Senator Bill Cassidy is hosting a mental health summit in Baton Rouge today. Cassidy says federal, state and local leaders are discussing proven methods to improve mental health care…
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Cassidy authored the Mental Health Reform Act approved in 2016.

Even though Alabama has yet to be tested this season, by a Top 10 opponent, the top ranked Crimson Tide are listed as a two touchdown favorite to beat the Tigers on Saturday night. Baton Rouge sports talk show host Jimmy Ott says if you like putting money games, he’d stay away from this one, because we really don’t know who good Alabama is…
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Billboards are popping up in Baton Rouge paid for by Alabama fans encouraging LSU fans to donate 50-dollars to Hurricane Michael relief efforts, because the Crimson Tide will drop 50 points on LSU.

Groundbreaking is today on a new $200 million power plant in Washington Parish. Louisiana PSC Chairman Eric Skrmetta says between a growing population and energy needs, as well as other facilities needing an overhaul, the project is a necessity.
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