Thousands of Americans who have received their federal tax refunds are wondering why it’s smaller this year. Frank Holzenthal with the Louisiana CPA Society says it’s the result of changes with the federal tax code, but many workers have also been bringing home bigger checks since the tax reform was enacted last year…
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The I-R-S says the average refund is eight-percent smaller this year compared to last.

LSU Ag Center Aquaculture Specialist Greg Lutz has some good news for crawfish fanatics: this year’s crop is looking pretty good. Despite some topsy-turvy weather lately, he says the conditions are ripe for a solid, but not record setting year for size and supply.
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Rapides Parish Sheriff William Earl Hilton announces he will not seek re-election. Hilton was first elected sheriff in 1992, retired in 2008, but was elected again in 2011 and he says this retirement is final…
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Hilton says his proudest accomplishment is supplying each school with a resource officer.

The 19th ranked LSU basketball team made a huge statement last night by beating 5th ranked Kentucky 73-71 in Lexington. Kavell Bigby-Williams with the tip-in at the buzzer stunned the Rupp Arena crowd and ended the Wildcats 10-game winning streak. LSU came back from nine points down in the second half to win. Coach Will Wade…
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It’s only the second time in program history that LSU has defeated a Top five team on the road. 1980 was the only other time.