The Edwards administration will send out 37-thousand letters tomorrow notifying Medicaid patients they could lose their benefits on July 1st and be forced to leave a nursing home or long term care facility. Jeff Palermo has the story…
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Governor Edwards said he’ll hold a press conference tomorrow to announce his plans on how health care could be funded to avoid deep cuts to health care services. It will require a special session. Legislative leaders have discussed ending the regular session May 18th and starting a special session a few days later.

A terrible automobile accident in Richland Parish claims the life of a 6 year old Houma boy. On Tuesday afternoon, 33-year old Trina Robinson of Houma was westbound on I-20 when she exited at Bee Bayou road. Her Yukon went off the road slightly, she over compensated and the S-U-V flipped. Sevanti Robinson was in the back seat and died. Trooper Michael Reichardt…
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Four passengers in the vehicle were also injured.

The Pelicans season ended last night with a 113-to-104 loss to Golden State in the Western Conference semifinals. All-Star Anthony Davis was asked after last night’s game if this was a successful season…
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We’ll see if the Pelicans re-sign the injured DeMarcus Cousins.

About 37-thousand Medicaid recipients are set to receive a letter from the state informing them they may lose their benefits on July 1st that pays for their nursing home, insurance or care at a long-term faciliy. Republicans say the letters are going out too soon, because there’s still time to find the funding by July 1st. But Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne says impacted patients need to consider their options…
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Livingston Sheriff Jason Ard is re-opening the case in the disappearance of Barbara Blount. The then 58 year old went missing in the middle of the day on May 2nd, 2008 and has never been seen again. Back then a dozen or so volunteers combed the woods surrounding her house in Holden, Ard says it’s time to stir the pot again.
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Ard says it’s possible someone lured Blount out of her home and dumped her body somewhere else.

The Pelicans season ended last night a 113-to-104 loss to the defending NBA Champion Golden State Warriors. Golden State was just too good in this series, but New Orleans Coach Alvin Gentry still sees his team is one on the rise…
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Gentry and General Manager Dell Demps will preview the offseason with a press conference tomorrow.

A 20-year-old Thibodaux man has been arrested for allegedly running over one woman and punching another one in the face, knocking her unconscious. Both victims survied the attack. LaFourche Parish Sheriff’s office Lt. Brennan Matherne says it all began with a domestic argument…
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The woman ran over was taken to the hospital for treatment.

The state will send out 37-thousand notices tomorrow informing the elderly and disabled they may have to leave their nursing home or long term care facility because of budget cuts. Louisiana Health Secretary Doctor Rebekah Gee…
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Some Republican lawmakers believe the letters are going out too soon and there’s time to find money to pay for the Medicaid programs that are on the chopping block.

Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard is asking the public for its help as they re-open a 10-year-old missing person’s case. Ard says they believe 58-year-old Barbara Blount was taken out of her home in Holden on May 2nd, 2008….
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Ard says they have very few clues to go on as there was no forced entry.

Authorities say a south Louisiana woman is lucky to be alive after she was intentionally run over by 20-year-old Kip Leblanc of Thibodaux who was driving a pickup truck….
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That’s Lt. Brennan Matherne with the LaFourche Parish Sheriff’s office, who says they also believe Leblanc punched another woman in the face and knocked her unconscious. He was arrested and posted bond.

A single vehicle wreck in Richland Parish has claimed the life of a 6 year old Houma boy. On Tuesday afternoon, 33-year old Trina Robinson of Houma was on I-20 when she exited at Bee Bayou. Trooper Michael Reichardt says her Yukon went off the road slightly and she over compensated and the S-U-V flipped, killing Sevanti Robinson.
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If you are a State Farm customer, you might see your auto insurance rates come down after years of rate hikes. The insurance provider says about a million customers will see on average a three-percent decrease this summer. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says the savings are not really the result of federal tax reform, but a better than expected series of results for insurance companies…
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The Pelicans season ended last night with a 113-to-104 loss to Golden State in the Western Conference semifinals. A-D was asked after last night’s game if this was a successful season…
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We’ll see if the Pelicans re-sign the injured DeMarcus Cousins.

Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard is revisiting a 10- year-old missing person’s case…
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State officials are set to release more information about notices going out tomorrow informing some 20-thousand nursing home residents on Medicaid they could lose their benefits, because of state budget cuts.

The New Orleans Pelicans‘ playoff run has come to an end.

The Pelicans showed some fight early on, and again late in the fourth quarter, but the Golden State Warriors’ third-quarter surge was too much to overcome in a 113-104 triumph at Oracle Arena on Tuesday night (May 8), claiming a 4-1 victory in the Western Conference semifinals.

Golden State will advance to the Western Conference finals for the fourth consecutive year to face the top-seeded Houston Rockets.

The Saints will not have Mark Ingram for the first four games of the 2018 season as the NFL has suspended the running back for violating the league’s performance enhancing drug policy. Ingram rushed for 11-hundred yards and 12 touchdowns last season. Saints analyst Mike Detillier says Alvin Kamara will be the focal point in the backfield, but they’ll need a couple of other guys to step to…

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Ingram is entering the final year of his contract.

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LSU running back Jerry Stovall will have his number 21 retired. It will be hung in Tiger Stadium in a place of honor. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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LSU has reportedly received permission to speak with Joey Burrow. The redshirt sophomore is transferring from Ohio State. Since he’s graduating, he’ll be a graduate transfer and can play in 2018. Burrow has two years of  eligibility left.

Northwestern State defeated Grambling seven to three last night. Tonight, it’s LSU hosting McNeese State at 6:30.

A bill setting up statewide rules and expanding service to rural parishes for Uber and Lyft has died in a Senate committee for a second straight year. Lyft Public Policy Manager Jonathan Buckner tried to reassure lawmakers that the service is safe, and offers multiple ways to ensure a trustworthy ride around town.
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But Metairie Senator Danny Martiny objected to the legislation because it sets up different rules for Uber and Lyft than taxi cab operators.

Passing out of the House Education Committee is a bill that allows teachers to participate in student led prayer during the school day. Baton Rouge Representative Representative Rick Edmonds is concerned the measure is not constitutional and undermines other religious liberty laws….
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Oil prices in the U.S. have climbed over the 70 dollar mark for the first time since 2014. Jim Shannon has more…
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Lake Charles, Baton Rouge, and the New Orleans areas are an air quality alert and people sensitive to ozone should avoid prolonged outdoor activity….
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That’s D-E-Q Environmental Sciences Manager Vivian Aucoin.

Legislation that would set up statewide rules for ride-sharing services and expand Uber and Lyft to rural areas has died in a Senate committee for a second straight year. Jeff Palermo has more.
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Tangipahoa Parish authorities arrest a 25-year-old Hammond man, who is accused of killing a five-year-old child in a hit and run. Deputies say Davonta Abron’s vehicle struck a child at an intersection in Hammond and then fled the scene. He was taken into custody early this morning.

School employees would be able to pray with students during the school day under a Senate approved bill that recieved the blessing of the House Education committee. The vote was 10-4. Baton Rouge Representative Rick Edmonds says he wanted to vote for it, but he’s concerned its unconstitutional…
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Despite those concerns the bill heads to the full House for final passage.

The price of oil has hit 70-dollars a barrel for the first time since 2014. Gifford Briggs, president of the Louisiana Oil and Gas Association, says the industry is still struggling because of a wave of lawsuits by parishes accusing the industry of damaging wetlands…
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Lake Charles, Baton Rouge, and the New Orleans area are under ozone warnings due to unseasonably warm weather that could temporarily lead to more polluted air. DEQ Environmental Sciences Manager Vivian Aucoin says they ask residents in affected areas to help reduce emissions
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She says those with respiratory problems should try to stay indoors.

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser is looking into giving the French Quarter State Park designation as a way to help clean up the area and reduce crime….
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Nungesser says if the French Quarter is considered a state park, it would allow lawmakers to allocate more funding. As of right now it’s just an idea and nothing has been set in stone.

A bill that attempted to put statewide regulations in place for Uber and Lyft so the companies can offer ridesharing services statewide has died in a Senate committee for a second straight year. Metairie Senator Danny Martiny was a vocal opponent against the proposal during a lengthy debate. He says these companies should meet the same requirements as cabbies.
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The bill passed the House and also had the support of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry.

LSU announces it will retire the jersey of former player and coach Jerry Stovall, who wore number 21.