It doesn’t appear LSU basketball coach Will Wade’s suspension will be lifted anytime soon. Interim Head Coach Tony Benford was asked on today’s SEC coaches teleconference about whether he’ll continue directing the program…

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LSU’s first SEC Tournament game is Friday.
Baton Rouge Representative Steve Carter is bringing a constitutional amendment in the upcoming session that asks voters whether local governments should have the authority to lower the homestead exemption. Carter says it would give locals a new way to fund vital projects.

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For most homeowners, the exemption means homeowners do not pay taxes on the first 75,000 dollars of their property value.

Studies have shown with the Monday following a time change comes an increased risk of heart attacks, strokes, and traffic accidents. State Police Sgt. Melissa Matey says it is important for drivers to maintain heightened awareness for pedestrians at this time as well.

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Matey says the lack of sleep can negatively impact driving habits, adding there is an uptick in distracted driving following time change.

Louisiana has now seen eleven straight months of jobs gains, adding 2,100 jobs from December 2018 to January 2019.  Other south Louisiana markets like Lafayette also performed well, but those gains in the south are not being duplicated in northern markets like Shreveport, Alexandria, and Monroe, who’ve lost a combined 2,200 jobs year to year. Workforce Commission chief economist Ali Bustamante says that’s because the north is known for it’s production…

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Louisiana has now seen eleven straight months of jobs gains, with the state adding 10,200 jobs from January 2018 to 2019. New Orleans’ leads the way with 11,400 jobs added year to year. Workforce Commission chief economist Ali Bustamante says that’s due to healthcare, education, and…
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Louisiana added 2,100 jobs from December 2018 to January 2019.

LSU head basketball coach Will Wade remains suspended. Interim head coach Tony Benford says they should no more tomorrow about freshman guard Javonte Smart after he was held out for Saturday’s game, so the university can look into alleged improper payments made to his family. Interim head coach Tony Benford on freshman Naz Reid who is dealing with injuries…..
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Should local governments be allowed to lower homestead exemption rates to pay for local projects? One Baton Rouge lawmaker thinks so…
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State Fire Marshal Butch Browning announces the arrest of a Bastrop man who allegedly set fire to a home with three relatives inside, including a child. 25-year-old Charles Craft faces three counts of attempted first degree murder and one count of aggravated arson. Authorities say Craft became angry after not receiving money from his mother to buy cigarettes.

Baton Rouge Representative Steve Carter is bringing a constitutional amendment in the upcoming session that asks voters whether local governments should have the authority to lower the homestead exemption. Carter says passing this would mean locals would no longer have to beg at the Capitol to get construction funds.

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Independent analysis shows local governments in Louisiana have far less control of their finances compared to other southern states.

Studies have shown the Monday following a time change comes an increased risk of things such as heart attacks, strokes, and traffic accidents.  State Police Sgt. Melissa Matey says the lack of sleep can negatively impact driving habits, adding there is an uptick in distracted driving following time change.

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Louisiana claims eleven straight months of job gains, adding 11,400 jobs from January of 2018 to January 2019. Matt Doyle has more.

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A helicopter crash has left one dead and another missing.  The aircraft crashed into the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday in a flight between Galliano and Venice.  The Coast Guard responded to the crash around 1:42 p.m.  Authorities confirmed Nicholas Duplantis, of Houma, was killed in the accident. The pilot remains missing.

It doesn’t appear LSU basketball coach Will Wade’s suspension will be lifted anytime soon. Interim Head Coach Tony Benford was asked if Wade’s suspension could be a rallying point. He says the team has already been through a lot, starting with the murder of Wayde Sims right before the season started. He says the players have formed a brotherhood…

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Studies have shown the Monday following a time change comes an increased risk of things such as heart attacks, strokes, and traffic accidents.  State Police Sgt. Melissa Matey says any time the time changes and there is a difference in lighting, it can pose problems on the roadways.
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Matey says the lack of sleep can negatively impact driving habits, adding there is an uptick in distracted driving following time change.

Should local governments be allowed to lower homestead exemption rates to pay for local projects? One Baton Rouge lawmaker thinks so…

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It doesn’t appear LSU basketball coach Will Wade’s suspension will be lifted anytime soon. Interim Head Coach Tony Benford was asked on today’s SEC coaches teleconference about whether he’ll continue directing the program…

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LSU’s first game in the SEC tournament is Friday. University officials say they suspended Wade after he refused to provide any clarity about the recent reports that suggest he arranged payments to a recruit believed to be freshman guard Javonte Smart.

Baton Rouge Representative Steve Carter is bringing a constitutional amendment in the upcoming session that would allow local governments to adjust the homestead exemption. Currently the exemption, which gives homeowners a substantial tax break, is controlled at the state level. Carter says it would give locals a new way to fund vital projects.

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Flu season may see the worst to come as Louisiana has a second round of flu on the way. Connor Ferrill has the story.

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House Democrats passed a sweeping elections reform package last week that includes major electoral changes such as making voting days federal holidays, automatic voter registration, and other substantial changes. Republican Congressman Ralph Abraham, who voted against the bill, calls it the Democrat Politician Protection Plan.

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The bill passed unanimously with Democrats, who say the legislation would dramatically increase voter participation.

Could further legal ramifications be a concern for suspended LSU basketball coach Will Wade?  Matt Doyle spoke with legal analyst Tim Meche to find out.

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A helicopter crash has left one dead and another missing.  The aircraft crashed into the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday in a flight between Galliano and Venice.  The Coast Guard responded to the crash around 1:42 p.m.  Authorities confirmed Nicholas Duplantis, of Houma, was killed in the accident. The pilot remains missing.

Health officials say another strain of influenza has emerged and it’s H-3-N-2. That’s the strain that killed 80-thousand Americans last year. LSU Health New Orleans Infectious Disease specialist, Doctor Fred Lopez, says so far this year’s influenza season has been much milder than last year…

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He says the best protection from the H-3-N-2 flu strain is to get vaccinated against the flu.

The U-S House has approved a sweeping election reform package, but Republicans oppose it. The proposal would create independent redistricting commissions to draw voting districts. But Republican Congressman Ralph Abraham says that’s a duty best left to the states….

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The proposal is not expected to get a vote in the Senate.

Health officials say the flu season might not slow down anytime soon, because of the emergence the H-3-N-2 strain, which is more serious than the H-1-N-1 that’s been making the rounds this season. LSU Health New Orleans Infectious Disease Specialist Doctor Fred Lopez says the best protection from H-3-N-2 is the flu shot and it’s not too late to get it…
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LSU men’s basketball Coach Will Wade remains suspended indefinitely. The school says they made the decision to bench Wade, after the coach declined to provide further information and explanation regarding reports of an alleged wiretap involving Wade and a recruiting handler over payment for a recruit. Legal analyst Tim Meche…
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LSU’s next game is Friday.

House Democrats passed a bill that features substantial reforms to the American electoral system. Republicans say it’s a non-starter. Matt Doyle has more.
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