A judge in Texas is expected today to officially name the former mayor of San Antonio Phil Hardberger and estate lawyer Art Bayern as overseers of a trust that benefits Tom Benson’s heirs. Legal analyst Doug Sunseri says Judge Tom Rickhoff will likely ask these two individuals to conduct an audit of the trust fund…

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The battle over this trust fund is part of the larger feud concerning future ownership of the Saints and Pelicans.

According to a new report by InsuranceQuotes.com, car insurance premiums in Louisiana rise by an average of 30% after a single claim. Senior analysts Laura Adams says while 30% seems high, it falls well below the 41% claim hike which is the national average…

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She says Louisiana’s premium hike is the 15th lowest in the country.

A new CDC study shows that Americans who live in the southeast, between the ages of 30 and 74, are at a higher risk of developing heart disease over the next 10 years than people in other parts of the country. Bruce Johnson, a heart attack survivor and heart health advocate, says the death rate from heart disease in Louisiana is particularly high…

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Among African-Americans, that figure rises to 266. Johnson says, for many, lifestyle changes, like eating a better diet and getting more exercise, can lead to better heart health.

There are some state agencies that will see a part of the Jindal Administration’s 61 million dollars in cuts which is proposing to help fill a 103-million dollar revenue shortfall for this fiscal year. The proposal also includes the use of 43 million in stopgap funds. Commissioner of Administration Kristy Nichols says significant cuts to public colleges and health care are on the table for next fiscal year…:
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She says the joint legislative committee on the budget will have its opportunity to approve the governor’s revised budget plan at their meeting on February 20th.

Gas prices have jumped about 10% over the past couple of weeks according to the American Automobile Association. AAA says the current statewide average for a gallon of regular is $2.02 which is 15 cents more than this time last week.

It’s a beautiful day in Louisiana for parading and as you get out to enjoy the Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control is sending a warning that they will working in full force today. ATC Commissioner Troy Hebert says it’s important that employees selling alcohol know how to quickly identify an underage person…:
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“Powerball-mania” continues to grow as tonight’s jackpot rises to an estimated $380 million dollars. Louisiana Lottery Spokesperson Kimberly Chopin says this is the sixth largest jackpot in Powerball history. She says the jackpot could increase even more based on today’s ticket sales…:
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For now, tonight’s jackpot has a cash value of $256.8 million.

The average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in Louisiana has climbed back to over $2.00 a gallon. The American Automobile Association says the current statewide average is now $2.02. AAA fuel analyst Don Redman says they will keep rising in the coming months but probably won’t get above $3.00…:
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We’ve got up about 10% in the past two weeks.

New Orleans Pelicans Anthony Davis had an amazing 3 point shot at the end of the game last night against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The game was about to go into overtime until Davis got the game winning three to lift the Pels to a 116-113 victory. It was Davis’ first 3 pointer of the season.

A jailer in St. Mary Parish is under arrest for allegedly bringing cell phones to prisoners. 25-year-old Yeron Diaz-Soler, of Franklin, is booked on counts of bringing contraband into a penal institution and malfeasance in office.

There are plenty of people getting loaded up for parades today at the Office of Alcohol Tobacco Control wants you to know they will be looking for underage drinking and it won’t be tolerated. ATC commissioner Troy Hebert says during Mardi Gras they really step up their compliance checks of businesses along parade routes…:
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Hebert says it’s important that employees selling alcohol card anyone they feel might be underage.

The Powerball jumped to $380 million dollars yesterday afternoon. Louisiana Lottery spokeswoman Kimberly Chopin says Louisiana is due for a winner so kick in that Mardi Gras Mojo…:
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She says tonight’s jackpot is the 6th largest in the game’s history.

There are many parades happening today throughout the state and the Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control agents will be looking for underage drinkers. Eric Gill reports…:
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And while you’re out today don’t forget to bring along $2 for a Powerball ticket. The prize for tonight’s drawing is the 6th largest in the game’s history at $380 million dollars. The jacpot has a $256 million dollar cash value.

The Jindal administration proposes 61-million dollars in cuts to various state agencies and using 43-million dollars in stopgap funds to fill a 103-million dollar revenue shortfall for this fiscal year. Commissioner of Administration Kristy Nichols says the joint legislative committee on the budget will have its opportunity to approve the governor’s revised budget plan at their meeting on February 20th…:
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Nichols says the mid year cuts don’t affect critical health services or higher ed — but that likely will not be the case for next fiscal year.

There were two fatal fires in Louisiana Friday morning. One in Tangipahoa Parish that claimed the life of a 39-year-old Natalbany woman who couldn’t escape the flames. That blaze is blamed on a space heater. A 67-year-old Baton Rouge woman also perished in a fire at her home. The cause remains under investigation.

The Jindal administration releases its plan to fill a 103-million dollar deficit in this fiscal year’s budget. Commissioner of Adminsitration Kristy Nichols says the proposal calls for 61-million dollars in cuts to state agencies. Nichols says the cuts will eliminate various state contracts and impact state parks and museums…

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The joint budget committee will get a chance to approve the plan on February 20th.

Mardi Gras celebrations ramp up this weekend. Office of Alcohol and Tobacco control agents will hit the streets to curb businesses from sellling alcohol and tobacco to underage persons. Commissioner Troy Hebert understands alcohol and Mardi Gras go hand-in-hand…

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According to Triple-A, the average price for a gallon of regular gasoline is back above two-dollars. Eric Gill has more…

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Saturday’s Powerball jackpot is 380-million dollars. Louisiana Lottery spokesperson Kim Chopin says lotto players dream of hitting that big jackpot, but you can still win a million bucks without matching the six numbers drawn…

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You have until nine o’ clock Saturday night to get your ticket.

The average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in Louisiana has climbed back to over $2.00 a gallon.  According to the American Automobile Association, the average price for a gallon of regular in the Bayou State is $2.01.  AAA fuel analyst Don Redman says it was expected that fuel prices would increase as we head into spring…:

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He says gas prices will probably average between $2.50 to $2.75 a gallon for much of 2015.

The Louisiana Lottery says the Powerball jackpot is now up to $380 million dollars for tomorrow night’s drawing. Spokeswoman Kimberly Chopin says it’s been a while since Louisiana has had a jackpot winner and some “Mardi Gras Mojo” would definitely be appreciated…:

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Mardi Gras season kicks into full swing this weekend and Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control agents will hit the streets to curb businesses from selling alcohol and tobacco to underage persons.  Eric Gill reports…:

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The Louisiana Department of Revenue says they’ve discovered several  attempts to file fraudulent income tax returns for the 2014 filing season through the Turbo Tax software. LDR has flagged over 2,000 so far.