The Revenue Estimating Conference determined that the state faces a 103-million dollar reduction in spending this fiscal year. And based on economists projections, they have increased the budget deficit next year by another 203-million dollars. Chief economist for the Louisiana legislature, Greg Albrecht says weak oil prices are to blame…

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The 103-million dollar deficit for this fiscal year means, the Jindal administration will be forced to make cuts in the next few weeks.

State Police are assisting in an investigation looking into an ATM scheme where customer’s debit card numbers and pins may have been compromised along the I-10 corridor. Sgt. Nick Manale says people need to be watching their accounts and statements to check for possible fraudulent charges…

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Whitney Bank has issued a statement acknowledging that they found devices called “skimmers” on ATM card receptors.

Entergy has cut the ribbon on a new power plant in suburban New Orleans that company officials say will reduce fuel costs and produce reliable and affordable power for Louisiana customers. Entergy Spokesperson Mike Burns says Ninemile 6 is already using 30 percent less fuel than other natural gas combustion plants…

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This is the first power plant Entergy has opened in Louisiana in 30 years.

The State Department of Health and Hospitals sets up a three month wellness challenge, called “Own Your Own Health”, that can assist residents in living a healthier lifestyle. Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports Director Rudy Macklin says to help keep participants on-track, they’ll receive daily e-mail…

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For more information and to sign up go online to oyohla-dot-com.

Falling oil prices will result in an 103-million dollar reduction in spending this fiscal year by state government. That determination was made by the Revenue Estimating Conference, after hearing from the chief economist for the Louisiana legislature, Greg Albrecht…

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And based on economists projections, the Revenue Estimating Conference has increased the budget deficit for next fiscal year to one-point-six billion.

The State Department of Health and Hospitals sets up a program that encourages Louisiana residents to take control of their health. The program is called “Own Your Own Health”. Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports Director Rudy Macklin says you can participate as an individual or part of a team…

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It’s a three month wellness challenge that can assist residents in living a healthier lifestyle.

State Police says they are assisting in an investigation looking into an ATM scheme where customer’s debit card numbers and pins may have been compromised along the I-10 corridor. Whitney Bank has issued a statement acknowledging that they found devices called “skimmers” on ATM card receptors. Sgt. Nick Manale says local and federal authorities are also investigating…

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Whitney Bank says as an extra precaution they have deactivated and reissued about 71- hundred debit cards. Manale says people need to be watching their accounts and statements to check for possible fraudulent charges.

While Governor Bobby Jindal addressed some three thousand people during Saturday’s prayer rally at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center, there were also several hundred protestors against the American Family Association, who was a major sponsor of the event. The A-F-A has been classified as “anti-guy, and during a Sunday appearance on A-B-C’s “This Week,” Jindal was asked what he would do if the US Supreme Court overturned Louisiana’s law that bans gay marriages…
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As New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu is working to reduce crime in the Crescent City, one auto-theft crime made personal contact with the mayor, as a jeep registered to Landrieu was reportedly stolen over the weekend. An off-duty officer was able to locate the abandoned vehicle in the Uptown section of New Orleans. They are still seeking the suspect.
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A University of Michigan Medical School study finds there has been an almost 30-percent increase in the report of falls among the elderly since the late 90s. Dr. Cathi Fontenot, with LSU Health Internal Medicine, feels the increase could be, in part, due to older people maintaining higher levels of activity that make them susceptible to falls…
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She says as you age, your sense of balance typically gets a little worse.

Republican Minden Congressman John Fleming says he, along with eight other US House of Representatives conservatives have formed the House Freedom Caucus; a group of that will look to advance legislation for accountability and also prevent measures that hurt the nation…
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One of the more notable speakers of Saturday’s prayer rally sponsored by the American Family Association on the LSU campus was Governor Bobby Jindal. It’s estimated over three-thousand people attended the event at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center, and the Governor told the gathering God has given us the Book of Life…
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Jindal is considering a run for President, and he asked for people to pray for President Barack Obama.

An accidental shooting at a Shreveport casino resulted in a man being hospitalized with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Shreveport Police Cpl. Breck Scott says 34-year-old Jerry Grimes arrived at the casino valet early this morning…
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No charges have been filed.
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Weak oil prices will result in a 103 million-dollar reduction in spending this fiscal year by state government. That determination was made at the Revenue Estimating Conference meeting in Baton Rouge this afternoon. The panel, which determines how much money the state can spend, also determined the budget deficit for next fiscal year has increased by another 203 million to one-point-six billion dollars.

Nine Republican members of the U.S. House of Representatives have formed the House Freedom Caucas, designed for accountability and limited big government. One member of that group is Minden Congressman John Fleming…
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He says they fully expect to add more members to the caucus.

US Representative John Fleming of Minden has joined with eight other Republicans to form the House Freedom Caucus. Jeff Palermo with more…
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According to Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s deputies, one specific New Orleans auto-theft crime made direct contact with Mayor Mitch Landrieu, as a jeep registered to the mayor was reported stolen over the weekend. An off-duty officer was able to locate the vehicle in the Uptown section of New Orleans. They are still seeking the suspect.
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It’s estimated over three-thousand people attended Saturday’s prayer rally on the LSU campus that featured Governor Bobby Jindal. The event was also streamed live on God T-V and the governor told the crowd in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center why this event was needed
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Jindal did not talk politics , but he did ask the crowd to pray for President Barack Obama.

A man who accidently shot himself at a Shreveport casino, is recovering at a local hospital. Thirty-four year-old Jerry Grimes reportedly went to remove his gun from his person and place it in the trunk when it went off…
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That’s Shreveport Police Cpl. Breck Scott, who says Grimes had no prior felony convictions that would make it illegal for him to carry a firearm. No charges have been filed at this time.

It’s estimated over three-thousand people attended Saturday’s prayer rally on the LSU campus that featured Governor Bobby Jindal. The American Family Association, which has been classified as a “hate group” by the Southern Poverty Law Center, due to it’s views on same sex relationships, paid for the event. During a Sunday appearance on A-B-C’s “This Week,” Jindal was asked what he would do if the US Supreme Court overturned Louisiana’s law that bans gay marriages…

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Hundreds came out Saturday to protest the AFA.

Republican Minden Congressman John Fleming says he along with eight other US House of Representatives members have formed the House Freedom Caucus. Fleming says they’ll advance an agenda that calls for an accountable and limited government…

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He says membership is only for those Representatives that promote the liberty, safety and prosperity of all Americans.

A University of Michigan Medical School study finds, that since the late 90s, there has been an almost 30-percent increase in the report of falls among the elderly. Dr. Cathi Fontenot, with LSU Health Internal Medicine, as one ages, your sense of balance typically gets a little worse. Fontenot says it’s important to keep those core muscles as strong as possible to help maintain your balance…

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She says the weakening of core muscles in the elderly can affect their sense of balance.

A Shreveport casino patron is hospitalized after accidentally shooting himself in the thigh. Shreveport Police Cpl. Breck Scott says 34-year-old Jerry Grimes was removing his firearm from his person and placing it in the trunk of his car when it discharged. He says the investigation is ongoing, but Grimes had no signs of impairment…

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No charges have been filed at this time.

It’s estimated that Saturday’s prayer rally on the LSU campus that featured Governor Bobby Jindal drew over three-thousand people. Jindal, who is considering a presidential run, didn’t talk politics while on stage, but did ask the crowd to pray for President Barack Obama. Jindal also said that God has given us the book of life…

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The event also drew hundreds of protesters upset the American Family Association paid for the event. The A-F-A has been classified as a “hate group” by the Southern Poverty Law Center, because of it’s views on same sex relationships.

The Revenue Estimating Conference meets today in order to determine the budget shortfall Louisiana faces this fiscal year and next. A $1.4 billion deficiency was projected for next fiscal year, but that will more than likely grow as the price of crude oil continues to plummet. It is expected that mid-year budget cuts will be needed to offset the deficit.

A University of Michigan Medical School study finds there has been an almost 30-percent increase in the report of falls among the elderly since the late 90s. Don Molino has more…

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It’s estimated over three-thousand people attended Saturday’s prayer rally on the LSU campus that featured Governor Bobby Jindal. The event was also streamed live on God T-V and the governor, who spoke a couple of times, told the crowd in the Maravich Center why this event was needed…

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Jindal, who is considering a campaign for President, didn’t talk politics while on the stage, but he did ask the crowd to pray for President Barack Obama.

A University of Michigan Medical School study finds an almost 30-percent increase in the report of falls among the elderly since the late 90s. Dr. Cathi Fontenot, with LSU Health Internal Medicine, feels the increase could be due to older people generally feeling better and in better health…

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She says that’s the result of a weakening of core muscles.

An accidental shooting at a Shreveport casino resulted in a man being hospitalized with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Shreveport Police Cpl. Breck Scott says 34-year-old Jerry Grimes arrived at the casino valet early this morning…

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Grimes was taken to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Senate President John Alario plans to meet with Governor Jindal this week to discuss ways to reduce a potential budget cut of up to $380 million dollars to Louisiana’s public colleges. He says that kind of cut would completely devastate higher education not only to the universities but to the children who are seeking it…

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Alario says one of the items of discussion that’s on the table is trying to increase revenue.

It appears that state Treasurer John Kennedy is testing the waters for a few races in this year’s upcoming elections. Scott Carwile reports…

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State Police report a single-vehicle accident in St. Tammany Parish has left one dead and another injured. Authorities say 56-year-old Brian Chopin was speeding when he lost control of his vehicle in a curve and went off the road. The vehicle became airborne before hitting several trees. Chopin was pronounced dead at the scene. His wife, 53-year-old Lori Chopin received moderate injuries in the crash and was transported to a local hospital. The investigation is ongoing.

A University of Michigan Medical School study finds there has been an almost 30-percent increase in the report of falls among the elderly since the late 90s. Dr. Cathi Fontenot, with LSU Health Internal Medicine, feels the increase could be, in part, due to older people maintaining higher levels of activity that make them susceptible to falls…

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Fontenot says it’s important to keep core muscles as strong as possible to help maintain your balance.

Today, a Caddo District Court will hear the case of 32-year-old Gabriel Lee who is accused to tying up and abandoning a baby pit-bull in October 2013, and some angry citizens expected to be in attendance. The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office issued a release saying no public demonstrations are allowed in or near the Courthouse. The dog’s new owner, Bo Spataro says nothing like that is planned…

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Spataro says they are hoping Lee gets the maximum sentence allowed.