State lawmakers return to the capitol tonight for a 10-day special session to eliminate a 304-million dollar budget deficit. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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President Donald Trump has approved Governor John Bel Edwards’ request for a disaster declaration following the tornadoes that hit South Louisiana on February 7th. This means individual assistance will be available for Livingston and Orleans Parishes.

Former Governor Kathleen Blanco is honored to hear Oscar nominated actress Annette Bening has been cast to portray her in the upcoming FX television series, Katrina: American Crime Story. She says the show will explore the extreme poverty of New Orleans residents before and after the hurricane…:
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The next edition of American Crime Story is slated to air in 2018.

Nearly 2,000 students will return to their home campus at St. Amant High today, after being displaced by the August flood 6 months ago. Ascension Parish Public Schools Superintendent David Alexander says this is a major milestone in the road to recovery…:
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Governor John Bel Edwards has sent a 23 page letter to the White House asking for a federal disaster declaration for five parishes following Tuesday’s tornado outbreak. They are Orleans, Ascension, Livingston, Jefferson and St. James. The National Weather Service said that last week’s storm system was the first recorded as spawning two EF3 tornadoes in southeast Louisiana.

Officials in St. Charles Parish have still not identified the missing worker involved in the large Phillips 66 Pipeline explosion on Thursday; and the person remains unaccounted for. Todd Denton with Phillips 66 expressed his sorrow for the six workers…:
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Phillips 66 issued a statement saying ongoing air monitoring of the area indicates no health impacts to the surrounding community.

Iberville Parish authorities have arrested a father and son from Florida who were running the largest gas skimmer operation in the state’s history. Sheriff Brett Stassi says they apprehended the duo during a traffic stop. Stassi says in their vehicle they found gas skimmers and equipment to make fake credit cards…
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Skimmers are placed on card-readers at gas pumps and it gives crooks the ability to steal credit card numbers and PIN information.

Tomorrow is College Goal Sunday across the state, with events that lend a hand to students and families who are applying for financial aid. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is a requirement to be considered for state and federal aid — and grants and loans. Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance Spokesperson Gus Wales says professional help will be offered tomorrow…:
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15 sites are hosting the events and you can get more information online at osfa.la.gov.

A father and son from Miami have been arrested by Iberville Sheriff Deputies for allegedly running a multi-state credit card theft scheme. Sheriff Brett Stassi says during a traffic stop on I-10, five card reading devices were confiscated, along with 80 fake credit cards. Stassi urges the public to alert a clerk if there’s something
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Stassi says there is the potential that 2 million dollars was illegally collected on the suspects’ skimmers.

Pop-star and Kentwood native Britney Spears is sending out thanks to those who sent out thoughts and prayers for her 8-year-old niece who was injured in a horrible ATV accident in Tangipahoa Parish, but has now been released from the hospital. On Twitter, Spears says prayers were answered for Maddie, and the family appreciates the support more than you’ll ever know.

It’s a delightful spring-like February weekend for a crawfish boil and there are plenty out there. Jeff Palermo reports…:
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The LSU men’s basketball team will try to snap their 10-game losing streak tonight when they host Arkansas. LSU President F King Alexander told the Jim Engster Show it’s been a tough season for the Tigers, but any decision on Coach Johnny Jones’ future will be made later this year…
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Tonight’s game against the Hogs will tip-off at 7:30 PM.

Governor John Bel Edwards has requested a presidential disaster deceleration following last week’s devastating tornado outbreak in south Louisiana. In a statement, the governor says 6 tornadoes were confirmed, including two EF3 systems which caused major damage across the region. If the request is granted, the state would receive federal aid for recovery efforts.

Deputies in Iberville Parish say they have made the largest gas pump skimmer arrest in the state’s history. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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It’s the time of year for high school seniors to begin filling out forms for financial aid for college, and tomorrow professional help with the applications is being offered throughout the state. Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance Spokesperson Gus Wales…:
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Students are encouraged to pre-register for the events at www.osfa.la.gov.

On this spring-like February weekend in Sportsman’s Paradise, many residents are gathering with family and friends to boil some crawfish. The good news, according to LSU AgCenter aquaculture specialist Mark Shirley, is that the prices for mudbugs are starting to come down from the January high…:
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He says it’s still too early to know if 2017 will break any records or be a standout year for mudbugs.

Iberville Parish authorities say they have made the biggest gas skimmer arrest in the state’s history. Sheriff Brett Stassi says deputies arrested Serafin Fuentes and his son, Juan, of Miami during a traffic stop on Interstate 10 where they discovered illegal equipment in the vehicle…:
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Stassi says there is the potential 2 million dollars was illegally collected on the skimmers.

St. Charles Parish officials have lifted an evacuation order after a Thursday night Phillips 66 pipeline explosion. State Police Trooper Melissa Matey says there are still some closures on Highway 631 as the product continues to burn off…:
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The large pipeline fire near Paradis injured six workers and left one unaccounted for.

Filling out financial aid forms can be confusing for students and parents, that’s why a free session to get professional help with the applications is being offered around the state on Sunday. Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance Spokesperson Gus Wales says this allows for a painless sign up process…:
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You can find more information about College Goal Sunday online at www.osfa.la.gov.

It’s a great weekend to have a crawfish boil and the good news for restaurants, farmers and consumers is that the supply of mudbugs continues to be great for this time of year. LSU AgCenter aquaculture specialist Mark Shirley says the catch will only get better..:
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He says now is the time where you see a drop in the prices from the January high.

A Phillips 66 employee remains unaccounted for after a pipeline explosion that took place in St. Charles Parish on Thursday night. The company says six people were working at the site in Paradis when the blast occurred. Todd Denton with Phillips 66 expressed his sorrow for those involved at a news conference today…:
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The missing worker has not been identified.

It looks to be an excellent weekend to boil crawfish. LSU AgCenter aquaculture specialist Mark Shirley says prices are coming down from their January high….
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And the weather looks good for the Mardi Gras parades that will begin to roll this weekend.

A father and son from Miami have been arrested by Iberville Sheriff Deputies for allegedly running a multi-state credit card theft scheme. Sheriff Brett Stassi says during a traffic stop on I-10, five card reading devices were conficasted, along with 80 fake credit cards. Stassi says card reading devices were used at gas pumps and he urges the public to alert a gas station attendant if there’s something peculiar at the pump…
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A federal indictment has been handed down against a Louisiana veterinarian accused of providing trainers of horses with syringes of a drug that would impact the outcome of the race. Kyle James Hebert has clinics in Lake Charles and Sunset and prosecutors say the drug he supplied is known as “frog juice” and it was used on at least four horses.

Deputies in Iberville Parish say they have made the largest gas pump skimmer arrest in the state’s history. Emelie Gunn has more…
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New Orleans Congressman Cedric Richmond has written a letter to President Donald Trump requesting the federal government declare an emergency declaration in New Orleans East which was devasted by an EF 3 tornado this week. Richmond says the twister destroyed over 300 homes and damaged over 600 homes and over 40 businesses.

Sunday is College Goal Sunday which is an opportunity for high school seniors to receive free professional help with filling out financial aid forms for college. Assistance will be provided at 15 locations around the state. Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance spokesperson Gus Wales says a brief informational session takes place before the program begins…
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For more information go to o-s-f-a-dot-la-gov.

It looks to be a perfect weekend to eat boiled crawfish. LSU AgCenter aquaculture specialist Mark Shirley says consumers should be able to find small-to-medium size mudbugs at their local seafood retailer…
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Shirley says prices are also dropping as supply is picking up.

State Police say the fire from a pipeline explosion in St. Charles Parish has decreased, but a Phillips 66 worker remains missing. Todd Denton is with Phillips 66 and he says there’s another worker who is listed in fair condition at Baton Rouge General….
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About 60 residents near the pipeline station were evacuation, but that evacuation was lifted.

Iberville Parish authorities have arrested a father and son from Florida who were running the largest gas skimmer operation in the state’s history. Sheriff Brett Stassi says they apprehended the duo during a traffic stop. Stassie says in their vehicle they found gas skimmers and equipment to make fake credit cards…
cut 10 (08) “….criminal families”
Skimmers are placed on card-readers at gas pumps and it gives crooks the ability to steal credit card numbers and PIN information.

It’s a beautiful weekend for a crawfish boil and there are plenty out there. Jeff Palermo reports…:
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The LSU men’s basketball team will try to snap their 10-game losing streak tomorrow night when they host Arkansas. LSU President F King Alexander told the Jim Engster Show it’s been a tough season for the Tigers, but any decision on Jones’ future will be made later this year…
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Tommorrow’s game against the Hogs will tip-off at 7:30 PM.

Iberville Parish authorities say they have made the biggest gas skimmer arrest in the state’s history. Sheriff Brett Stassi says deputies arrested Serafin Fuentes and his son, Juan, of Miami, Florida, during a traffic stop on Interstate 10 where they discovered illegal equipment in the vehicle…:
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Stassi says there is the potential that 2 million dollars was illegally collected on the Fuentes’ skimmers.

St. Charles Parish officials are allowing evacuated residents to return to their homes after a Thursday night Phillips 66 pipeline fire on a pipeline. State Police Trooper Melissa Matey says there are still some closures on Highway 631…:
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The large pipeline fire Thursday near Paradis injured six workers and left one unaccounted for.

It’s going to be a beautiful weekend to have a crawfish boil and the good news for restaurants, farmers and consumers is that the supply of mudbugs continues to be great for this time of year. LSU AgCenter aquaculture specialist Mark Shirley says the catch is only going to get better..:
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He says now is the time where you see the bigger drop in the prices from the January high.

LSU basketball will look to avoid its 11th straight defeat on Saturday when they host Arkansas at the Maravich Center. Coach Johnny Jones’ team is 9-14 overall, 1-and-10 in the SEC. During an appearance on the Jim Engster Show, LSU President F King Alexander was asked about whether a coaching change is needed..:
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During the 10-game losing streak, all but two of LSU’s defeats have been double digits.

Filling out financial aid forms can be confusing for students and parents, that’s why a free session to get professional help with the applications is being offered around the state on Sunday. Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance Spokesperson Gus Wales says this allows for a painless sign up process…:
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You can find more information about College Goal Sunday online at www.osfa.la.gov.

A Phillips 66 employee remains unaccounted for after a pipeline explosion that took place in St. Charles Parish on Thursday night. The company says six people were working at the site in Paradis when the blast occurred. Todd Denton with Phillips 66 expressed his sorrow for those involved at a news conference Friday morning…:
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The missing person has not been identified.

Are the state’s budget woes the fault of the Jindal Administration? A telephone poll of 900 Louisiana residents conducted by UNO finds 60% of those asked blame former Governor Bobby Jindal for the current fiscal mess. UNO political scientist Ed Chervenak says two-thirds of respondents say there is a need for a special legislative session:
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Lawmakers will tackle the $304 million dollar deficit begiining Monday.

Louisiana Tech announces that Bulldogs running back Jaqwis Dancy is cancer-free after several rounds of chemo. The school said in October that Dancy was diagnosed with stage 3 Hodgkin lymphoma, but received the good news this week that the treatment had worked.