The Revenue Estimating Conference says due to the tumbling price of oil, a 103 million dollar reduction will have to be made this fiscal year by state government. Chief economist for the Louisiana legislature Greg Albrecht…:
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This means the Jindal Administration will have to make cuts in the next few weeks.

Gas prices are down another 3 cents in Louisiana from last week. The current statewide average for a gallon of regular is now $1.87 according to the American Automobile Association.

The Governor is in Lafayette today. A release from his office indicates Jindal will be attending a ground breaking ceremony at the Lafayette Economic Development Authority at 1:20pm.

The State Department of Health and Hospitals sets up a program that encourages Louisiana residents to take control of their health. Scott Carwile has more…:
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A man who the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s office was looking for on an armed robbery warrant was found dead in a field by a crawfish farmer. Authorities says 18-year-old Slye Mier was face down and his body had no apparent signs or markings that would indicate how he died. The Calcasieu Coroner office is performing an autopsy and more details will be released at that time.

State Police are among several law enforcement agencies looking into an ATM scheme along the I-10 corridor. Emelie Gunn has more….

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The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office says two men were gunned down in Donaldsonville yesterday afternoon. They say 37-year-old Chad Nichols and 29-year-old Benny Booker of Prairieville were shot in front of Nichols home. Nichols was pronounced dead at the scene. Booker was transported to a local hospital where he later died. Authorities were informed by witnesses that two white vehicles were seen fleeing the home shortly after the shooting. The investigation is ongoing.

The Revenue Estimating Conference says falling oil prices will result in an 103-million dollar reduction in spending this fiscal year by state government. State government watchdog CB Forgotston says he believes state government can handle that without a dramatic reduction to state services…

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

The State Department of Health and Hospitals sets up a program, called “Own Your Own Health”, that encourages Louisiana residents to take control of their health. Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports Director Rudy Macklin says one aspect of the program is called “Own Your Own Health Now” which helps you make the correct choices regarding your own wellness…

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You can sign up at oyohla-dot-com.

Louisiana’s budget picture continues to get worse because of falling oil prices. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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The State Fire Marshal’s Office says a fire in an abandoned home in Natchitoches has claimed the life of one person. They say, once inside the home, firefighters discovered the body inside a bedroom. It’s reported that, while the home had been unoccupied for a while, it had been the site of drug-related activity and frequented by transients. An autopsy is planned to determine the cause of death and possibly the identity of the deceased.

An investigation is underway looking into an ATM scheme where customer’s debit card numbers and pins may have been compromised by “skimmers” along the I-10 corridor. State Police Sgt. Nick Manale says “skimmers” are placed to look like they are part of the ATM and steal some of the bar code information off of a card as well as the PIN number entered into the machine…

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Manale says people need to be watching their accounts and statements to check for possible fraudulent charges.

Company officials say Entergy’s new power plant in suburban New Orleans will reduce fuel costs and produce reliable and affordable power for customers. Ninemile 6 is the first power plant Entergy has opened in Louisiana in 30 years. Spokesperson Mike Burns says Ninemile 6 was completed under budget and ahead of time…

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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.

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 defict for next fiscal year by another 203-million dollars to one-point-six billion.

Whitney Bank says they’ve deactivated and re-issued 71-hundred debit cards over concerns those customers are victims of an ATM scheme that has the attention of law enforcement along the I-10 corridor. Whitney says the scheme appears to involve criminals attaching a skimmer on the A-T-M to capture a person’s credit card and PIN number.

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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Shreveport police say a man accidentially shot himself in the thigh while getting out of his vehicle this morning, just outside of Sam Town’s casino. Corporal Breck Scott says 34-year-old Jerry Grimes was removing a firearm from his person when the gun went off…
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Scott says they do not suspect impairment on Grimes’ part.

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.