The Department of Health and Hospitals is reminding women to get regular health checks. Emelie Gunn has more…

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A Lafayette woman is facing multiple charges after she allegedly ran into a police officer with her vehicle. Authorities says 37-year-old Jennifer Shanahan was involved in a disturbance and was found sitting in her vehicle in a parking lot. According to police, officers asked Shanahan to exit her vehicle, instead she placed her vehicle in reverse and accelerated, hitting the officer who suffered a minor injury.

This morning prosecutors ruled that no charges will be filed in the fatal officer-involved shooting of a mentally-ill man last year. State Police say 32-year-old Michael Noel was shot and killed at his home in St. Martin parish while resisting officers who attempted to take him into protective custody. Assistant District Attorney Chester Cedars says no one was charged in the incident, because there was no crime.

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Noel’s mother, Barbara, told the Associated Press she is “furious” no criminal charges were handed down against the deputies.

Saturday’s Powerball jackpot is now up to $415 million. Louisiana Lottery spokesperson Kim Chopin says the recent Powerball jackpots have boosted ticket sales 50-percent from this time last year.

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No criminal charges will be filed in the fatal officer-involved shooting of a mentally-ill man, 32-year-old Michael Noel. The St. Martin sheriff’s deputies reportedly shocked Noel with a stun gun while trying to take him into protective custody, but Noel allegedly tried to stab one of the officers. Prosecutor Attorney Chester Cedars…

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Noel’s mother, Barbara, told the Associated Press she is “furious” no criminal charges were handed down against the deputies.

North Louisiana is the most competitive place to do business in the country, according a study by the firm KPMG. Scott Martinez, president of the North Louisiana Economic Partnership…

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The Department of Health and Hospitals is urging women to get their regular health checks. DHH Secretary Rebekah Gee says cervical cancer screenings are particularly important and there are many vaccines to prevent cervical cancer. She recommends women get regular PAP tests starting at age 21 every three to five years.

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The Powerball jackpot for Saturday’s drawing has climbed to $418 million. Louisiana Lottery Spokesperson Kimberly Chopin says the Powerball gets so much attention because when the jackpot gets this high, everyone talks about what they would do with their money.

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Chopin says it only takes one ticket to win.

Prosecutors decide not to file any criminal charges in the death of a mentally ill man, who was shot and killed by sheriff deputies last December. Michelle Southern has more…
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Department of Health and Hospitals Secretary Doctor Rebekah Gee is using Mother’s Day as a reminder for women, especially those over 40, to make sure they get annual mammograms and regular cervical cancer screenings…
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State Police has issued a Missing Child Advisory as the search is on for a missing two-year-old girl from Vernon Parish, who could be endangered. Authorities say two-year-old Willow Rain Renteria-Molina is a white girl with long blonde hair and brown eyes and went missing from her home. Anyone with information should contact the Vernon Parish Sheriff’s office.

A study from the firm KPMG ranks north Louisiana has the most compeitive place to do business in the country. Scott Martinez, President of the North Louisiana Economic Partnership, says low utility costs is one reason why Monroe and Shreveport rank high on this list…
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The data from the study shows that Monroe and Shreveport each rank about 8-percent lower than the national average for business costs.

The Department of Health and Hospitals is gifting women this Mother’s Day with a friendly reminder about the importance of having regular mammograms. DHH Secretary Rebekah Gee says some women are scared to get checked, but keep in mind cancer isn’t always a death sentence…:
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Gee says cervical cancer screenings are also important and there are many vaccines to prevent cervical cancer.

State Police has issued a Level II Endangered/Missing Child Media Advisory on behalf of the Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office for a 2-year-old child. They said the toddlers name is Willow Rain Renteria-Molina and she was reported missing from her home in Hornbeck, Louisiana. She is a 2-year-old white female with long blonde straight hair and brown eyes. Anyone having any information as to the whereabouts of Willow Rain Renteria-Molina should immediately contact authorities.

Tomorrow night’s PowerBall jackpot has reached a whopping $415 million, the 7th largest prize in the game’s history. Louisiana Lottery spokeswoman Kimberly Chopin says this would be one heck of a Mother’s Day present…;
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The cash value of the prize is estimated to be 270 million dollars.

The 2016 Competitive Alternatives study by the firm KPMG shows that north Louisiana is the most competitive place to do business in the country. Scott Martinez, President of the North Louisiana Economic Partnership, says that’s due to a business friendly environment…:
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Louisiana cities make up 8 of the top 10 for competitive markets.

Mother’s Day is upon us and the Department of Health and Hospitals is using the opportunity to remind women about the importance of getting regular mammograms. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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And if you plan on taking mom out for Mother’s Day, you might want to make your reservation today. That’s according to Erica Burns with the Louisiana Restaurant Association who says people love to pamper mom by dining out:
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No charges will be filed in the case of the officer involved shooting which claimed the life of a St. Martinville man in December. St. Martin Parish Assistant DA Chester Cedars says 32-year-old Michael Noel, who is mentally ill, put the officers in a volatile situation before they used lethal force…:

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Noel’s mother, Barbara, told the Associated Press she is “furious” no criminal charges were handed down against the deputies.

Not quite the $1.6 billion dollar prize we saw in January, but tomorrow night’s Powerball jackpot is still one of the largest in the game’s history. The drawing stands at $415 million dollars which, if won, would be Powerball’s 7th biggest jackpot ever.

With Mother’s Day coming up, the Department of Health and Hospitals is reminding women to get regular health checks, including mammograms. DHH Secretary Rebekah Gee says she lost her mother to breast cancer when she was 16, and knows first hand the importance of making sure you get ahead of any potential health issues…:
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The American Cancer Society suggests women aged 45 to 54 get yearly mammograms.

Governor John Bel Edwards gave reporters an idea of his stance on marijuana Thursday. He says he supports a bill that would expand the number of diseases medical marijuana would cover, because the state shouldn’t stand in the way of doctors…:
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But he says don’t expect recreational pot legalization anytime soon.

Louisiana prosecutors ruled this morning that no charges will be filed in the fatal officer-involved shooting of a mentally-ill man last year in St. Martin Parish. Authorities say 32-year-old Michael Noel was killed on December 21st at his home in St. Martinville when he resisted officers trying to take him into protective custody. Assistant DA Chester Cedars says there as no crime:
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He says this was a reasonable reaction to an intense and volatile situation which was brought on solely by Noel’s conduct.

Media outlets are reporting that LSU has released an audit in the case of the firing of Roy King as Band Director, and it claims he was improperly rewarding scholarships to its dance team. In all, the audit cited 6 different instances in which King violated policy. King filed a suit last week claiming he was wrongfully terminated for objecting to divert a donation to the band for other music programs.

Governor John Bel Edwards says he supports a bill by Parks Senator Fred Mills that would expand the list of medical conditions that medical marijuana can be used to treat. But Edwards says he does not support the legalization of recreational pot use.

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Mills senate-approved bill is waiting to be heard on the House floor.

With only month left in the legislative session, lawmakers have a lot to get done. That’s according to Jeremy Alford with LaPolitics.com, who says the budget is still a big concern for legislators. He says lawmakers are working to pass a balanced budget with a 600 million dollar shortfall, and funding TOPS is a major priority.

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A bill to raise the minimum age for strippers is heading to the House for final legislative approval. It Amite Representative Robby Carter voted for the legislation in a House committee and is not a big fan of the exotic dance profession….

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Under the legislation individuals between 18-and-20 could work in a strip club as a waitress or perform other jobs, but they could no longer work as a stripper. The city of New Orleans has already passed a similar ordinance.

Restaurants will be packed this Sunday, as families take mom out to celebrate mother’s day. Louisiana Restaurant Association spokesperson Erica Burns says Valentine’s Day is the next biggest holiday where people go out to eat. She expects to see a lot of families outdoor dining with the nice weather that’s expected.

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Burns says many restaurants have specials or even give gifts to honor Mom.