New Orleans Police say several French Quarter strip clubs lost their liquor licenses because of criminal activity including prostitution. Michelle Southern reports…:
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Two people died after their Ford F-250 work truck slammed into an 18-wheeler this morning in Madison Parish. It happened on US Highway 65 near the Tensas Parish line. The two people inside the work truck were killed, 38-year-old Michael Shayne Butler of Jonesville and 36-year-old Richard Hudnall of Jena.

Tax filing season began today. There are several ways to file, including using a tax preparer. If you decide to use a tax preparer to file your return, state department of revenue spokesperson Bryon Henderson says it’s important to find a reputable preparer…
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Your federal tax return is due April 17, state returns are due May 15.

Officials cut the ribbon today on the new LSU Center for River Studies, which has a state of art model of the Mississippi River. Director Clint Willson says it gives coastal scientists a powerful tool on how sediment diversion can help in the fight against coastal erosion…:
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The project is the result of a collaboration between LSU and the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority.

The head of Louisiana’s Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control says they’ve suspended the liquor licenses for eight French Quarter strip clubs, because they found evidence of prostitution, drug sales and lewd acts. New Orleans Police Superintendent Michael Harrison says the investigation’s target was not prostitutes, but human traffickers. He says no one has been charged with human trafficking, but the investigation continues…
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Hearings are scheduled in Februay to see if the clubs who had their liquor licenses suspended will get them back.

The Louisiana Department of Revenue began accepting state income tax returns today. Spokesperson Bryon Henderson says make sure your personal information is up to date with LDR…:
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The state return deadline is May 15th.

The two adults who died when their pontoon boat capsized in a hunting accident in Woodville, Mississippi have been identified. They are Darrin Vince and Madaline Hemba. A child also drowned. Woodville Police Chief Jessie Stewart says the bodies were recovered around 3 PM yesterday and thankfully a fourth person survived….
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The Slidell Police Department arrests two Gulfport men for allegedly trying to sell fake flat-screen televisions. Detective Daniel Seuzeneau says they got a report about the suspects’ activities taking place at a gas station near a Mardi Gras parade route. He says cops moved in to check the serial numbers on the TVs, and quickly learned they weren’t stolen…:
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The two men have been charged with theft by fraud.

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Several strip clubs on Bourbon Street have had their alcohol licenses pulled by the ATC after investigators say they found multiple instances of prostitution, lewd acts and, in some cases, illegal drug activity. NOPD Superintendent Michael Harrison says they had been getting complaints from citizens.

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Three hunters from West Feliciana Parish lost their lives in the Buffalo River area in Wilkinson County, Mississippi after their pontoon boat capsized.  Their boat capsized after they stepped on it and the victims were trapped underneath. Woodville Police Chief Jessie Stewart says the river’s cold temperatures didn’t help their chances of survival.

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Two adults and a child were among the bodies recovered from the chilly water Sunday afternoon.

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Officials cut the ribbon today on the LSU Center for River Studies, which features a 747 sized model of the bottom tip of the Mississippi River. Jeff Palermo spoke to a scientist on why it’s important.

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The founder of the Cajun Navy will be in attendance at tomorrow night’s state of the union address. Jon Bridgers helped organize and mobilize the citizen boat rescue operations that worked to save hundreds during the 2016 floods, and has since expanded operations as far as Texas during the Houston floods. Bridgers was invited by President Donald Trump.

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Several French Quarter strip clubs lost their liquor licenses because of criminal activity including prostitution…:
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Tax season is underway as the state department of revenue has begun accepting income tax returns. L-D-R spokesperson Byron Henderson encourages you to file electronically…
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The two adults who died when their pontoon boat capsized in a hunting accident in Woodville, Mississippi have been identified. They are Darrin Vince and Madaline Hemba. A child also drowned. Woodville Police Chief Jessie Stewart says the bodies were recovered around 3 PM yesterday and thankfully a fourth person survived….
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The tragic incident happened on the Buffalo River in the Fort Adams area.

Governor John Bel Edwards was on hand to cut the ribbon on the new LSU Center for River Studies. It has a large-scale physical model of the lower Mississippi River. LSU River Studies Director Clint Willson says they will use this interactive model to help identify and hone solutions to protect and restore our coast…
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The LSU Center for River Studies is the latest facility to open on the new Water Campus.

Louisianans can begin filing state taxes today.  There are several ways to file, including using a tax preparer.  If you decide to use a tax preparer to file your return, LDR spokesperson Bryon Henderson says it’s important to find a reputable preparer.  Before signing, Henderson urges you to double check your information and meet with the taxpayer in person…

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Federal tax filing also begins today.

Three hunters from West Feliciana Parish lost their lives in the Buffalo River area in Wilkinson County, Mississippi after their pontoon boat capsized. Officials believe the hunters were using the pontoon boat as a duck blind, it capsized after they stepped on it and the victims were trapped underneath. Woodville Police Chief Jessie Stewart says the river’s cold temperatures didn’t help their chances of survival…

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Officials cut the ribbon today on the new LSU Center for River Studies.  It has a large-scale physical model of the lower Mississippi River, which will keep researchers with coastal restoration and river management.  Director Clint Willson says the massive model will also help the next generation get interested in protecting the bayou…

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Slidell Police say two persons are under arrest after they were caught allegedly selling phony televisions.  47-year-old Clover Sims and 44-year-old Lloyd Bradley are charged with theft by fraud.  Det. Daniel Seuzeneau says they believe the men have scammed several individuals…:

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Officials cut the ribbon today on the LSU Center for River Studies, which features a 747 sized model of the bottom tip of the Mississippi river..:
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Three hunters…two adults and a child…from West Feliciana Parish are dead after the pontoon boat they were on capsized near the Buffalo River area in Wilkinson County. The pontoon boat was being utilized as a duck blind. One of the deceased has been identified, Madaline Hemba, who worked for the city of Zachary.

The Slidell Police Department arrests two Gulfport men for allegedly trying to sell fake flat-screen televisions. Detective Daniel Seuzeneau says they got a report about the suspects’ activities taking place at a gas station near a Mardi Gras parade route. He says cops moved in to check the serial numbers on the TVs, and quickly learned that they weren’t stolen…:
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47-year-old Clover Sims and 44-year-old Lloyd Bradley are charged with theft by fraud.

The Louisiana Department of Revenue begins accepting state income tax returns today. Spokesperson Bryon Henderson says make sure your personal information is up to date with LDR…:
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The state return deadline is May 15th.

Officials are cutting the ribbon today on the new LSU Center for River Studies, which has a massive, interactive model of the bottom 179 miles of the Mississippi River. Director Clint Willson says it gives coastal scientists a powerful tool in the fight against coastal erosion…:
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The project is the result of a collaboration between LSU and the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority.

Several strip clubs on Bourbon Street have had their alcohol licenses pulled by the ATC after investigators say they found multiple instances of prostitution, lewd acts and, in some cases, illegal drug activity. NOPD Superintendent Michael Harrison…:
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Three hunters from West Feliciana Parish lost their lives in the Buffalo River area in Wilkinson County, Mississippi after their pontoon boat capsized. Woodville Police Chief Jessie Stewart says authorities from several different agencies responded to the scene after hearing from a survivor of the accident…:
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Two adults and a child were among the bodies recovered from the chilly water Sunday afternoon.

The Louisiana Department of Revenue began accepting 2017 state individual income tax returns today. Taxpayers can begin filing their state income tax returns electronically at revenue.louisiana.gov.

The Louisiana Department of Revenue begins accepting state income tax returns today. There are several ways to file, including electronically on the LDR website. Spokesman Bryon Henderson says filing online is safe…:
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UL-Lafayette has been named one of the Top 25 in U.S. News and World Report’s list of, “Universities and Colleges Where Students are Eager to Enroll.” Dr. DeWayne Bowie, vice president for Enrollment Management, says this is in line with feedback they get from students…:
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The list includes schools with selective admission that have a high percentage of students admitted by an institution who end up enrolling.

Two adults and one child were found dead after four Louisianans were reported missing Sunday morning when hunting in Woodville, Mississippi. Search and recovery efforts found the bodies of a man, his sister-in-law, her child, and a dog that are believed to have gotten trapped under a boat that capsized near the Buffalo River area in Wilkinson County.

The Trump administration says they will speed up the approval of a key coastal restoration project. The agreement would reduce the permitting process for the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion from five years to two. Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana spokesperson Jimmy Frederick…:
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The state intends to pay for much of the project using funds it received from BP after the 2010 oil spill.

This afternoon Governor John Bel Edwards is speaking at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the LSU Center for River Studies. The research and education facility includes one of the world’s largest river models — at the Water Campus near downtown Baton Rouge.