The Department of Health is improving on the number of deceased people being sent Medicaid payments, but it’s still happening. A new report from the state’s Legislative Auditor found LDH made nearly $718,000 in improper payments between July 2013 and August 2017. Performance Audit Manager Chris Magee says auditors concluded that LDH needs to further enhance it’s identification process…:
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The 2013 report found $1.85 million in improper payments in a one year period.

A special training class will be held tonight to help residents become better prepared in terrifying situations that might occur in public. Director of the Bossier Parish Sheriff’s training academy Bruce Teutsch explains “Surviving the Terror”…:
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Southern Mississippi and Florida State will play in the Walk-On’s Independence Bowl in Shreveport on Wednesday December 27th. The Seminoles won’t have head coach Jimbo Fisher who left for Texas A & M. I-Bowl spokesman Stefan Nolet says they hope this game marks the beginning of better times for Florida State and their fans…:
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This will be the Seminoles first appearance in the I-Bowl while the Golden Eagles are making their third trip to Northwest Louisiana.

The LSU Tigers will be in the Citrus Bowl for the second straight year..taking on Notre Dame New Years Day at Camping World Stadium in Orlando. LSU Coach Ed Orgeron is excited..:
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Both LSU and Notre Dame are 9-3.

The Department of Health has gotten better about erroneously making Medicaid payments to deceased recipients over the last four years, but still has work to do. A new report from the state’s Legislative Auditor found LDH made nearly $718,000 improper payments between July 2013 and August 2017. Performance Audit Manager Chris Magee says LDH has improved since 2013:
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He says it’s a coding error and now LDH will go back and recover those dollars, and stop more from going out in the future.

Saints fans are fired up after the team beat the Panthers 31-21 yesterday in the Dome. The Black and Gold will take on the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday and this fan is optimistic the Saints will take home a “W”…:
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Sundays’ victory guaranteed a winning season for the Saints, which has not happened since 2013.

A special training class helps to prepare persons to be ready to react if they find themselves in an emergency situation…:
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A civil lawsuit over post-Hurricane Katrina trash disposal contracts involving former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin and others has been settled. The terms not disclosed.

A special training class will be held tonight to help residents become better prepared in terrifying situations that might occur in public. Director of the Bossier Parish Sheriff’s training academy Bruce Teutsch (touch) explains how “Surviving the Terror” will benefit those who attend the class..:
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The class will be held at Cypress Baptist Church in Benton from 6-8.

The Saints beat the Carolina Panthers yesterday 31 to 21, leaving the Black and Gold with a 9 and three record. Fans in the Crescent City were fired up after watching the game and had lots to say about rookie running back Alvin Kamara…:
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The Black and Gold will take on the Atlanta Falcons Thursday night and fans are optimistic the Saints will take home a “W.”

A 10-million dollar rehab facility is set to open around the first of the year in Abita Springs. Jeff Palermo chats with the the C-E-O of Longbranch Recovery Center…:
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After a third consecutive losing season, UL Lafayette has fired head coach Mark Hudspeth. Athletic Director Bryan Maggard informed Hudspeth of his decision Sunday morning following the team’s 63-14 loss to Appalachian State:
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Both the U.S. House and Senate have approved separate tax reform bills and will now come together in a committee to iron out the differences. U.S. Representative Clay Higgins of St. Landry Parish says the economy will sky rocket once they pass a bill that cuts corporate and personal income taxes….

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A new addiction treatment center is opening on the Northshore.  The ten-million-dollar Longbranch Recovery Center will open around the first of the year in Abita Springs.  Longbranch Healthcare CEO Chris McMahon the location of the facility was as important as treating the patient.  The former Longbranch Hotel in Abita Springs is a now a 32-bed facility that will be able to house patients…

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There are reports Smoothie King is looking at moving its corporate headquarters from Metairie to Texas.  A five-year deal between Louisiana and the fruit drink maker expires at the end of the year, providing thousands of dollars in incentives. Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson says they will work with Smoothie King to explore all options for them to remain in the state…

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For the second straight year, LSU is headed to the Citrus Bowl in Orlando and this year they’ll play Notre Dame who is led by running back Josh Adams with over 13-hundred yards and seven yards a carry.  Twice this season, the junior has rushed for over 200 yards in a game.  LSU Head Coach Ed Orgeron says he’ll get to know Adams over the next month…

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The game is on New Year’s Day in Orlando.

Both the U.S. House and Senate have approved separate tax reform bills and will now come together in a committee to iron out the differences. U.S. Representative Clay Higgins of St. Landry Parish says this legislation can only benefit the United States…:
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This would be Congress’ first rewrite of the tax code in nearly 30 years.

A new addiction treatment facility is opening on the Northshore. CEO of the Longbranch Recovery Center, Chris McMahon who has been sober for 17 years, says there is a huge need for addiction treatment in Louisiana…:
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The ten-million-dollar inpatient rehab will open around the first of the year in Abita Springs.

There are reports Smoothie King is looking to moving its corporate headquarters from Louisiana to Texas. Kelley Ray has more…:
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We found out bowl games on Sunday, and the LSU Tigers will be in the Citrus Bowl for the second straight year..taking on Notre Dame New Years Day at Camping World Stadium in Orlando. LSU Coach Ed Orgeron is excited..:
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Both LSU and Notre Dame are 9-3.

The U.S. House and Senate have both passed tax reform legislation and will come together in a committee to iron out differences. Emelie Gunn has more…
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UL Lafayette has fired head coach Mark Hudspeth. Athletic Director Bryan Maggard says the next leader of the Ragin Cajuns football team needs to recruit Louisiana well and must be a proven winner..:
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There are reports Smoothie King is looking at moving its corporate headquarters from Metairie to Texas. A five-year deal between Louisiana and the fruit drink maker expires at the end of the year. Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson has spoken with Smoothie King…:
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Smoothie King is in the third year of a ten-year naming rights agreement to the home of the New Orleans Pelicans.

The Saints regained control of the NFC South with a convincing 31-21 win over the Carolina Panthers. Quarterback Drew Brees is happy about the win, but says there’s still room to improve..:
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Both the U.S. House and Senate have approved separate tax reform bills and will now come together in a committee to iron out the differences. U.S. Representative Clay Higgins says the U.S. hasn’t seen this type of economic stimulation in decades…:
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Once the committee agrees on a tax reform plan, the House and Senate will have to pass it.

LSU will be in the Citrus Bowl for the second straight year..taking on Notre Dame New Years Day at Camping World Stadium in Orlando. It’s rare for a team to go to the same bowl game game in consecutive years. Florida Citrus Sports CEO Steve Hogan says they have ways to make the experience different for the players..:
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Both teams have identical 9-3 records, with the Tigers #17 and the Irish #14 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings.

The New Orleans Saints have regained sole possession of first place in the NFC South following a strong offensive showing against the second-place Panthers. Rookie Alvin Kamara, Mark Ingram and Drew Brees led New Orleans to a 31-21 home win against Carolina, leaving the Black and Gold 9-3 and one game ahead of the Panthers. The Saints will take on the Falcons Thursday night.

A 10-million dollar rehab facility is set to open around the first of the year in Abita Springs. Jeff Palermo chats with the the C-E-O of Longbranch Recovery Center…:
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Both the U.S. House and Senate have approved separate tax reform bills and will now come together in a committee to iron out the differences. U.S. Representative Clay Higgins of St. Landry Parish says the economy will sky rocket once they pass a bill that cuts corporate and personal income taxes:
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This would be Congress’ first rewrite of the tax code in nearly 30 years.

A new addiction treatment facility is opening on the Northshore. CEO of the Longbranch Recovery Center, Chris McMahon who has been sober for 17 years, says he wants to do his part in helping those who need it the most…:
Cut 7 (10) “a problem”
The ten-million-dollar inpatient rehab will open around the first of the year in Abita Springs.

There are reports Smoothie King is looking at moving its corporate headquarters from Metairie to Texas, as the company’s five year deal with the state expires this year. Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson says this would leave about 60 employees out of work…:
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He says they are working with Smoothie King to explore all options to remain in the state.

The Saints regained control of the NFC South with a convincing 31-21 win over Carolina. The Falcons also lost, so now New Orleans has a one-game lead over the Panthers and a two-game lead over the Dirty Birds for the division lead.

LSU Tigers will play in the Citrus Bowl on New Years Day for the second consecutive year. The 9-3 Tigers accepted an invite to the premier bowl game and will face 9-3 Notre Dame at Camping World Stadium in Orlando.