Students in third through eighth grades will begin taking the controversial tests tied to Common Core today. Michelle Southern reports…

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State Police say a two vehicle crash in St. Mary Parish has left one dead and another critically injured. They say a vehicle, driven by 33-year-old Teala Bernard of Charenton, crossed the center line and collided with another vehicle head-on. Bernard was pronounced dead at the scene. A passenger in Bernard’s vechicle, Aaren Brown of Jeanerette, was transported to a local hospital and is listed in critical condition. Impairment is suspected and the investigation is ongoing.

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and Tulane Gastroenterologist, Dr. Jordan Karlitz, says Louisiana has some of the highest mortality rates for colorectal cancer in the United States. But he says it is preventable with screening. Karlitz says, by getting screened appropriately, you can really have a profound effect on this illness…

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Colorectal cancer is the second leading cancer killer in the United States.

The LSU Tigers are in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament for the first time since 2009. The Bayou Bengals are a nine-seed and they’ll face North Carolina State Thursday night in Pittsburgh. The Tigers get into the NCAA Tournament in year three of Coach Johnny Jones at the helm. He says it’s a sign the program is heading in right direction…

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He says the goal all season long was to get an invite to the Big Dance.

Third through eighth grade students will begin taking the controversial tests tied to Common Core today. There are many people who oppose Common Core arguing that it’s too complex but State Department of Education Superintendent John White says it’s time that we stop teaching math with memorization…

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The DOE says if a child chooses not to take the PARCC test, the score for that student in the accountability system is counted as a zero.

“Go the Full 40″ is a new initiative aimed at reducing c-section rates among Louisiana mothers from the state Department of Health and Hospitals. DHH Secretary Kathy Kleibert says they know going full term reduces medical problems for both the mother and child…

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Kleibert says she is very proud of the March of Dimes and health care partners for taking another step in making the well being of newborns a priority.

This month is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and colorectal cancer is the second leading cancer killer in the United States. But Tulane Gastroenterologist, Dr. Jordan Karlitz, says it is preventable with screening. He says a colonoscopy is recommended because it can identify pre-cancerous polyps and remove them before they turn into cancer…

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Karlitz says many insurance plans, including Medicare, help with the expense of colorectal cancer screenings.

State Police say a two-vehicle crash in Rapides Parish has claimed the lives of a Texas couple. They say Ronnie Fillingim and Sharon Kay Fillingim, both 59 from Livingston, Texas, were riding their motorcycle when a car, driven by 62-year-old Larry Callahan of Calcasieu, made a left turn in the path of the motorcycle. The bike tried to stop, but couldn’t and hit the car. Both motorcyclists were ejected from the vehicle. They were taken to local hospitals where they were pronounced dead. Callahan was not injured and received a citation for improper turn.

Students in third through eighth grades will begin taking the controversial tests tied to Common Core today. This is the first time PARCC will be administered in Louisiana. State Department of Education Superintendent John White says this is about getting a basic description of what kids should be able to do at the end of each grade level…

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There are many people who oppose Common Core arguing that it’s too complex.

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and it is reported that nearly 23 million Americans between the ages of 50 and 75 are not getting tested as recommended. Tulane Gastroenterologist, Dr. Jordan Karlitz, says this is a major public health problem in the state…

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Colorectal cancer is the second leading cancer killer in the United States.

The state Department of Health and Hospitals announces a new initiative aimed at reducing c-section rates among Louisiana mothers. DHH Secretary Kathy Kleibert says “Go the Full 40″ is a voluntary pledge by hospitals to end non-medically indicated induced pregnancies…:

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Kleibert says about 50% of babies in Louisiana are born before 40 weeks gestation.

For the first time since 2009, the LSU Tigers are in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. The Bayou Bengals are a nine-seed and they’ll face North Carolina State on Thursday in Pittsburgh.

The four candidates for governor met yesterday in a forum, discussing our oil and gas industry; and also saying why they should be the next Louisiana governor. Even though Republican Public Service Commissioner Scott Angelle is trailing in the polls, he told the group why is qualified…
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The bird flu has made a recent appearance in Arkansas, along with confirmations in some midwestern and northwestern states. Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Mike Strain says this disease is not normally contracted by humans…
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Dr. Strain says a poultry quarantine will keep any live poultry products from entering Louisiana from an area that’s been affected.
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A special enrollment period begins Sunday on the Federal Health Insurance Marketplace giving some a second chance of obtaining health insurance. Eric Gill reports…
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A Houma teenager has been arrested after he allegedly snorted some drugs from a classroom desk at Terrebonne High School. Seventeen year-old Joseph Caletri reportedly used a rolled up dollar bill to the perform the action, and when confronted by school officials, became very combative and had to be restrained. He faces numerous charges.

Salvage crews worked into the night, recovering the wreckage pf a Louisiana National Guard Black Hawk helicopter that crashed Tuesday during a training exercise off the coast of Florida. Parts of the chopper were recovered yesterday, with the rest of the salvage expected to finish today.

A New Orleans lawmaker is sponsoring legislation for the upcoming session which provides funds to pay for sexual assault victim care with expired winning casino tickets…
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The four candidates for Louisiana governor met Friday in a forum to discuss Louisiana’s oil and gas industry. Each one had a chance to say why they should be the next governor, including Democratic Amite Representative John Bel Edwards, who says he’s been saying all along the state’s going in the wrong direction…
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The federal government has created a special health insurance enrollment period that begins Sunday to assist those who did not realize they would be penalized for not being covered. Terry Tucker, with the Health Insurance Store of Louisiana, says all paperwork needs to be submitted within 60 days of sign-up, and he says double check that packet…
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The period goes through April 30th.

A special enrollment period begins Sunday on the Federal Health Insurance Marketplace giving some, who didn’t realized they would be penalized on their taxes for not being covered, a second chance. Terry Tucker, with the Health Insurance Store of Louisiana, says the feds decided to offer this, since it is the first tax season since Obamacare was started…
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That period goes through April 30.

First investigators found the identity of a female murder victim from 35 years ago-only i.d.’ed as “Bossier Doe”- with the help of social media, in just 6 days. Now Bossier Parish Sheriff Julian Whittington is going back to Facebook to find the killer. They believe this could have been in the Shreveport area in the 1900 block of Fairfield Ave in 1980. If you have any info, Facebook search Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office for more.
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On Friday, the four announced candidates for governor attended a forum to discuss the oil and gas industry. They were also given a chance to say why they should be the next governor. Front-runner US Senator David Vitter told the gathering what he thinks need to be done to fix the state’s challenges ahead…
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The state Department of Agriculture and Forestry is taking precautionary measures against bird flu, after cases have been confirmed in Arkansas. Commissioner Dr. Mike Strain says outbreaks of the disease have been confirmed in several states…
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Although this flu strain is not normally contracted by humans, Strain says the public should be cautious about transferring the disease.

The four candidates for governor met Friday in a forum to discuss Louisiana’s oil and gas industry; saying why they should be the next governor. Even though Republican Public Service Commissioner Scott Angelle is trailing in the polls, he told the group why is qualified…
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A New Orleans lawmaker will be sponsoring legislation in the upcoming session which provides funds to pay for sexual assault victim care with expired winning casino tickets. Rep. Helena Moreno says the bill will provide 1.5 million dollars from casinos and another 800 thousand from race tracks every year, PLUS some federal help for the Crime Victims Reparation Fund…
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A special enrollment period begins Sunday on the Federal Health Insurance Marketplace giving some a second chance of obtaining health insurance. Eric Gill reports…
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The LSU basketball team came up a little short in their first game of the SEC tournament Friday afternoon, losing ot Auburn by a score of 73-70 in overtime. Most college basketball insiders say LSU should get a NCAA bid, even with the loss. The 64 teams for the tournament will be chosen Sunday night.

The four candidates for governor met Friday in a forum to discuss Louisiana’s oil and gas industry. Each one had a chance to say why they should be Louisiana’s next governor, including Democratic Amite Representative John Bel Edwards says he’s been saying all along the state’s going in the wrong direction…
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The bird flu has made a recent appearance in Arkansas, along with confrimations in some midwestern and northwestern states. Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Mike Strain says this strain is not normally contracted by humans…
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Dr. Strain says a poultry quarantine will keep any live poultry products from entering Louisiana from an area that’s been affected.
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Proposed legislation will be presented to lawmakers that will provide funds to pay for sexual assault victim care with expired winning casino tickets. New Orleans Rep. Helena Moreno says, under the proposed law, hospitals would not bill victims -and- those who come forward aren’t limited to 72 hours to report an incident in order for the services to be provided at no charge. She says in Louisiana, casinos and tracks are allowed to keep expired winnings as earnings…:
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Governor Bobby Jindal has issued an executive order calling for all flags in front of state office buildings to be flown at half-staff in remembrance of the Louisiana military members who lost their lives in the Black Hawk helicopter crash along the northwest coast of Florida on Tuesday. The order came in coordination with Florida Governor Rick Scott.

Today, the four announced candidates for governor in a forum to discuss Louisiana’s oil and gas industry. US Senator David Vitter is the front-runner in the polls right now, and he told the gathering what he thinks need to be done to fix the state’s challenges ahead…
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With this tax season being the first since Obamacare as been enacted, the feds have cerated a special enrollment period begins Sunday to assist those who did not realize they would be penalized for not being covered. Terry Tucker, with the Health Insurance Store of Louisiana, says all paperwork needs to be submitted within 60 days of sign-up, and he says double check that packet…
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A New Orleans lawmaker will be sponsoring legislation in the upcoming session which provides funds to pay for sexual assault victim care with expired winning casino tickets…:
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More player signing information from the New Orleans Saints today, as league sources say former Buffalo Bills running back C.J. Spiller has been signed to a four year, 18 million dollar contract, with a nine million dollar guarantee. He will be joining Mark Ingram in the backfield, as Ingram was recently re-signed.

The four candidates for governor met Friday in a forum to discuss Louisiana’s oil and gas industry. To close, each candidate had a chance to say why they should be Louisiana’s next governor. Many political pundits have made remarks about the difficult budget scenario Louisiana’s next governor will be inheriting. Republican Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne says he’s been asked why on earth he’d seek an office that is essentially in shambles…:
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The Louisiana gubernatorial election will take place on October 24.

Governor Bobby Jindal issued an Executive Order calling for the flags at all state buildings to be flown at half-staff in remembrance of the military members who lost their lives in the Black Hawk crash. The order is through next Friday at sunset on March 20th. The names of the 7 Marines killed have been released. The 4 Louisiana National Guard soldiers have yet to be identified.

The state Department of Agriculture and Forestry is taking precautionary measures against a highly pathogenic avian influenza strain, also known as bird flu, after cases have been confirmed in Arkansas. Commissioner Dr. Mike Strain says this flu strain is H-5-N-2, not the type that humans normally get, which is H-5-N-1. He says a poultry quarantine will keep any live poultry products from entering the state from an area that’s been affected by this flu strain…:
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Avian influenza has also been found in Idaho, Minnesota, Missouri, Oregon, and Washington.

Today was the deadline three doctors assigned to evaluate New Orleans Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson’s mental capacity should have met with him and completed their interviews. Once they are done they will submit evaluations to the judge who will then make a determination as to whether Benson is competent to make his own decisions about his affairs.