12:30 PM Newscast

It doesn’t appear LSU basketball coach Will Wade’s suspension will be lifted anytime soon. Interim Head Coach Tony Benford was asked if Wade’s suspension could be a rallying point. He says the team has already been through a lot, starting with the murder of Wayde Sims right before the season started. He says the players have formed a brotherhood…

Cut 5 (11)“…need to”

Studies have shown the Monday following a time change comes an increased risk of things such as heart attacks, strokes, and traffic accidents.  State Police Sgt. Melissa Matey says any time the time changes and there is a difference in lighting, it can pose problems on the roadways.
Cut 9 (12) “…your visual field.”
Matey says the lack of sleep can negatively impact driving habits, adding there is an uptick in distracted driving following time change.

Should local governments be allowed to lower homestead exemption rates to pay for local projects? One Baton Rouge lawmaker thinks so…

Cut 1 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle”

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