An InsuranceQuotes.com report shows car insurance premiums in Louisiana rise by an average of 30% after a single claim, which is the 15th lowest hike in the country. Senior analyst Laura Adams says everyone should use their policy for financial needs, not maintenance…

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Adams says if you’re involved in a bad accident, especially one that involves an injury, it’s absolutely necessary to file a claim.

New CDC figures shows that 30 to 74 year old Americans who live in the southeast, particularly Louisiana, are at a higher risk of developing heart disease over the next decade than people in other parts of the country. Bruce Johnson, a heart attack survivor and heart health advocate, says if your family has a history of cardiovascular disease, then you are at high risk. He says it’s a good idea to go to your doctor and get a check-up…

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Monroe Police say a man was arrested after Saturday night’s Mardi Gras parade accused of stabbing another man in the throat. They say James Ray Leonard was allegedly driving carelessly in a parking lot along the route when the victim, Bobby Hollins, attempted to stop Leonard. Leonard then reportedly stabbed him in the neck. Hollins was transported to a local hospital. Leonard is charged with attempted second degree murder.

The American Civil Liberties Union is concerned about an apparent ban on rap music with obscene lyrics on floats at the St. Martinville parade. Michelle Southern reports…

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