Louisiana’s Medicaid program now has an automated online process that should speed up applications, and check wage eligibility for recipients more frequently..
Voicer 2 (30) “Im Matt Doyle.”

Gas prices continue to decline. Gasbuddy says the statewide average for regular gasoline is down to $2.34 and Petroleum Analyst Patrick DeHaan says the decline shows no sign of stopping…
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The Southern Poverty Law Center has released a new report highlighting the lack of recorded data published on police activity in Louisiana in reference to traffic stops. S-P-L-C attorney Jamila Johnson says even though the records are mandatory, there is a nearly universal disregard for the data throughout Louisiana law enforcement.
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Johnson says the records on traffic stops helps bring transparency to policing efforts.

Two people are dead and two others wounded during a shooting last night in a deli parking lot on Gus Young Avenue in Baton Rouge. The motive and suspects are unknown at this time. Baton Rouge Police Sgt. L’Jean Mckneely describes the scene…
Cut 12 (12) “…deli meat market.”
McKneely says they are looking for two shooters. One of the deceased has been identified as 42-year-old Johnell Davis.