A bill that would establish a statewide framework for ride share services such as Uber and Lyft is scheduled for floor debate today in the House. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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A woman was found dead and buried in a shallow grave, reportedly below the LA 415 bridge, near the trailer park where she lived, and her son has been charged with second degree murder in relation to the 76-year-old Joann Moore’s death. 44-year-old Louis Moore Jr. is being held in the West Baton Rouge Parish jail.
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The Shreveport-based Community Foundation of North Louisiana has started a fund to raise money for relief efforts in Ruston, which is recovering from a deadly tornado. Spokesperson Emily Smith says they are identifying needs and will distribute funds to organizations that can address them.
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To donate, drop by C-F-N-L-A.O-R-G slash Ruston and hit the donate now.
It’s termite season in Louisiana and for most folks that means turning off your lights before dusk, but LSU AgCenter Entomologist Karen Sun says keeping your home swarm free is about more than just flipping a switch. A lot of folks know about clearing dead wood from the perimeter of your home, but Sun says many resident’s don’t realize that gardening mulch can pose just as much of a threat to your foundation.
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The bugs will be swarming for roughly the next two to three months, starting early May.