More the 351-thousand Louisianans are now enrolled in Medicaid as part of the expanded program, according to the Louisiana Department of Health. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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Tonight the Cajundome will host its first event tonight since completing a 22-million dollar renovation, as the Ragin’ Cajuns basketball team will take on Nicholls State. Cajundome Director Greg Davis on the updates:
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The lineup for next year’s Bayou Country Superfest over the Memorial Day weekend has been announced, featuring Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert, Brooks & Dunn, Rascal Flatts, and Hank Williams Jr. The three-day country music festival, which spent seven years Baton Rouge’s Tiger Stadium, makes the move to New Orleans. BCS Producer Quint Davis…:
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Tickets will be available through www.BayouCountrySuperfest.com in one week.

Houston has reportedly contacted former LSU Coach Les Miles about its coaching vacancy. There also reports that Alabama offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin is a candidate for that job.

A bill co-authored by US Senator Bill Cassidy that seeks to reform mental healthcare has passed the US House and could receive Senate approval next week. He says the bill should foster more mental health professionals, as well as create more outpatient treatment settings…:
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Cassidy says this legislation is two years in the making, with the goal of making sure patients are not denied care.

The Baton Rouge man who is accused of murdering and dismembering his parents at their Tennessee home over the Thanksgiving holiday appeared in court this morning. A judge extended the extradition deadline until Tuesday to allow 28-year-old Joel Michael Guy Jr. more time to decide if he will fight being sent back to Knoxville where the alleged killings took place. He is facing two counts of first degree murder.

More than 86-hundred Louisiana residents are receiving care for chronic conditions under the expansion of Medicaid. That’s according to Louisiana Department of Health Secretary Dr. Rebekah Gee. She says many people are now getting healthcare they weren’t when uninsured…:
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She says enrollment has surpassed 351-thousand individuals.

The lineup for the 2017 Bayou Country Superfest has been announced. Headliners include Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert, Brooks & Dunn, Rascal Flatts and Hank Williams Jr. The BCS happening over Memorial Day Weekend on May 26-28 next year is being held for the first time in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Ticket pre-sale begins tomorrow at noon.

The Transportation Task Force is moving closer to making recommendations on how to improve the state’s roads. That recommendation is expected to include a higher gas tax. House Transportation Chairman Kenny Havard says the public might be skeptical that a higher tax will go towards better highways…
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An official recommendation is expected to be made to legislators and the governor on December 13th.

There is a scholarship available for community and technical college students who seek to transfer to either Southern University-Baton Rouge or SUNO. Governor John Bel Edwards says the Pathway Scholarship awards up to 15-hundred dollars and it’s a win-win for the state and the student…
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Beginning next year, OPEC members will slow their crude oil production by 1.2 million barrels a day. Jeff Palermo has more…
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Holiday parties are about to ramp-up and that means the chance to gain a few pounds. Exercise researcher with LSU and Pennington, Doctor Neil Johannsen, says you can avoid overeating at holiday parties…
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OPEC members have made the decision to slow crude oil production by 1.2 million barrels a day starting next year. This is OPEC’s first cut in 8 years, and it will reduce production by over 32 million barrels a day globally. Executive Director for LSU’s Center for Energy Studies, David Dismukes, says the rise in oil prices as a result of OPEC’s decision will only help a little…:
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Dismukes says this announcement from OPEC is not enough to jump start drilling in this state.

The FBI has issued a release announcing the arrest of 28-year-old Joel Michael Guy Jr. of Baton Rouge who allegedly murdered and cut up his parents at the victims’ home in Tennessee. They say when the suspect visited his parents over Thanksgiving, an altercation allegedly ensued over finances. Police say Guy Jr. allegedly killed and dismembered his parents. He is awaiting extradition to Tennessee.

Over the holiday season, we tend to pack on the pounds with all the food served in festive settings. Jeff Palermo has some tips to avoid gaining the extra weight…:
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The state announces a scholarship opportunity for Phil Theta Kappa Honor society students attending community and technical schools and who would like to transfer into either Southern University Baton Rouge or Southern University New Orleans. Governor John Bel Edwards hopes to be able to offer this opportunity to many more Louisiana students in the future..:
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The Transportation Task Force meets today as they are getting close to providing lawmakers with recommendations on how to improve the state’s highways. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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The Shreveport Police Department arrests a teacher accused of making false claims regarding a person she suspected was coming to the school to harm her. They say Tamekia Anderson said a man she knew texted her that he was coming to her place of work to shoot her. The school was placed on lock down as a precaution. Investigators say they later learned Anderson fabricated the story and she was charged on a count of Criminal Mischief.

The state announces a scholarship opportunity for Phi Theta Kappa Honor society students attending community and technical schools and who would like to transfer into either Southern University in Baton Rouge or New Orleans. Governor John Bel Edwards says the Pathway Scholarship awards up to 15-hundred dollars and it will give these students a chance to receive a four-year degree…:
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Edwards hopes to be able to offer this opportunity to many more Louisiana students in the future.

There was a bit of good news announced for the state’s struggling oil and gas industry as OPEC members have made the decision to slow crude oil production by 1.2 million barrels a day starting next year. LSU’s Center for Energy Studies, David Dismukes, says it will help that oil supply will be reduced, but it’s not enough to jump start drilling in this state…:
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The announcement led to an eight-percent increase in oil prices as they were trading at around 50-dollars a barrel.

In 2017, OPEC members will slow their crude oil production by 1.2 million barrels a day in an attempt to reduce the abundant supply. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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The FBI has issued a release announcing the arrest of 28-year-old Joel Michael Guy Jr. of Baton Rouge who allegedly murdered and cut up his parents at the victims’ home in Tennessee. They say when the suspect visited his parents over Thanksgiving, an altercation allegedly ensued over finances. Police say Guy Jr. allegedly killed and dismembered his parents. He is awaiting extradition to Tennessee.

The topic of raising the state’s gas tax is expected to come up today during a meeting of the Transportation Task Force – charged with coming up with ways to improve Louisiana’s roads and bridges. State Rep. Kenny Havard, who chairs House Transportation, says another funding option is a one-cent per gallon refinery tax, which will lessen the burden on Louisiana residents…:
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He says it remains to be seen where they go with how much, if at all, to raise the state’s gas tax.

If you’re worried about packing on pounds eating holiday meals, Exercise Researcher with LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center Dr. Neil Johannsen says staying active is key…:
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He says watching the food you eat over the next month can help, like eating higher protein foods.

The disturbing story about 29-year-old Joel Michael Guy Jr of Baton Rouge, who is accused of killing and dismembering his parents in Tennessee, is making national headlines. Major Michael MacLean of the Knoxville County Sheriff’s Office says when conducting a welfare check of the victims’ homes, they made a gruesome discovery about the bodies…:
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He says Guy Jr. attempted to hide evidence by dissolving body parts in acid. He will be tried on two counts of first-degree murder once extradition from Baton Rouge jail.

OPEC members have made the decision to slow crude oil production by 1.2 million barrels a day starting next year. Executive Director for LSU’s Center for Energy Studies, David Dismukes…:
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The announcement led to an eight-percent increase in oil prices as they were trading at around 50-dollars a barrel.

The Transportation Task Force meets today to further discuss recommendations on how to improve the states’ roads and bridges. House Transportation Chairman State Rep. Kenny Havard anticipates there will be a proposal to increase the state’s gasoline tax…:
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Recommendations are expected to be released later this month for the legislature to consider.

Extra eating during the holidays can mean gaining weight. Exercise Researcher with LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center Dr. Neil Johannsen says after a big meal, it’s a good idea to move around…:
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Beginning next year, OPEC members will slow their crude oil production by 1.2 million barrels a day in an attempt to reduce the abundant supply. Jeff Palermo has more…

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The Transportation Task Force meets today as they are getting close to providing lawmakers with recommendations on how to improve the state’s highways. Emelie Gunn has more…

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Over the holiday season, we tend to pack on the pounds with all the food served in festive settings. Jeff Palermo has some tips to avoid gaining the extra weight…

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OPEC members have made the decision to slow crude oil production by 1.2 million barrels a day starting next year. The announcement led to an eight-percent increase in oil prices as they were trading at around 50-dollars a barrel. Executive Director for LSU’s Center for Energy Studies, David Dismukes, says it’s a nice sign for Louisiana’s oil industry, which has been lagging because of low oil prices.

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This is OPEC’s first cut in 8 years, and it will reduce production by over 32 million barrels a day globally. The state’s budget also counts on high oil prices to help boost state revenues. He says the rise in oil prices as a result of OPEC’s decision will only help a little.

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Based on latest numbers from the Louisiana Workforce Commission, seven thousand jobs have been lost in the Lafayette area over the last year and much of that is the result of the downturn in the oil industry. Dismukes says this announcement from OPEC is not enough to jump start drilling in this state.

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The state announces a scholarship opportunity for Phil Theta Kappa Honor society students attending community and technical schools and who would like to transfer into either Southern University Baton Rouge or Southern University New Orleans. Governor John Bel Edwards says the Pathway Scholarship awards up to 15-hundred dollars and it will give these students a chance to receive a four-year degree.

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Edwards says last year nearly 16-hundred LCTCS students transferred to four year institutes, and 747 of those went to either S-U-B-R or SUNO. He says they hope to see that number in the thousands in years to come. He says this agreement is a true win-win.

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Candidates for the award must also complete FASFA and maintain full-time enrollment and good academic standing once enrolled at Southern. Edwards hopes to be able to offer this opportunity to many more Louisiana students in the future.

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The Transportation Task Force meets today to further discuss recommendations on how to improve the states’ roads and bridge. Recommendations are expected to be released later this month for the legislature to consider. House Transportation Chairman and State Rep. Kenny Havard anticipates there will be a proposal to increase the state’s gasoline tax, which is currently at 20-cents a gallon…

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But Havard says he is concerned lawmakers will not support raising the gasoline tax. He says residents will also likely be skeptical that revenues from a higher tax will go towards better highways.

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Havard says another funding option that he would like to see move forward is a one-cent per gallon refinery tax, which will lessen the burden on Louisiana residents

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With all the delicious food we eat during the holiday season, it’s easy to pack on a few extra pounds. Exercise Researcher with LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center Dr. Neil Johannsen says watching the food you eat over the next month can help, like eating higher protein foods. He also says at holiday parties avoid overeating.

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Johannsen says after eating a big meal, try getting a little extra physical activity, instead of sitting on the couch watching football.

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Johannsen says instead of holiday shopping online, get out to the mall and walk around a little. He says the key to avoid holiday weight gain is staying active…

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The Saints are in the middle of preparations for the 7-4 Detroit Lions, who they host at noon in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Detroit has rallied from a deficit to win all seven of its games this season. Coach Sean Payton says the players are being made aware of the Lions ability to rally and win…

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In the past, when playing the Lions, teams had to prepare for Pro Bowl wide receiver Calvin Johnson. But he retired after last season. Payton says Detroit quarterback Matthew Stafford still has plenty of targets…

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Detroit quarterback Matthew Stafford might be having his best season of his eight-year NFL career. He’s thrown for 28-hundred yards, 19 touchdowns and five interceptions. Payton says Stafford is doing a good job in spreading the ball around…

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Louisiana Tech will attempt to win its first Conference USA title on Saturday when they face Western Kentucky in the league title game. The Bulldogs won the West Division to play in their second CUSA title game in three years. Tech Coach Skip Holtz says a key for them on Saturday will be not to give up the big play,…

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Louisiana Tech is coming off a 39-24 loss to Southern Miss. Holtz hopes a tough defeat the Golden Eagles will pay dividends this Saturday….

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