A Texas judge is expected today to officially appoint the ex-mayor of San Antonio, Phil Hardberger, along with an estate lawyer to oversee a trust fund that’s part of the Tom Benson family feud. Scott Carwile has more…
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According to a new report by InsuranceQuotes.com, car insurance premiums in Louisiana rise by an average of 30% after a single claim — the 15th lowest hike in the nation. Michelle Southern reports…:
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The American Civil Liberties Union is concerned about an apparent ban on rap music with obscene lyrics on floats at the St. Martinville parade. Michelle Southern reports…:
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A new CDC study shows that Americans who live in the southeast, between the ages of 30 and 74, are at a higher risk of developing heart disease over the next 10 years than people in other parts of the country. Bruce Johnson, a heart attack survivor and heart health advocate, says the death rate from heart disease in Louisiana is particularly high…
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He says nearly 250 Louisianians, out of every 100,000 residents, die from cardiovascular disease per year. Among African-Americans, that figure rises to 266. Johnson says, for many, lifestyle changes can lead to better heart health. He says a lot of heart health issues have to do with lack of exercise and diet…
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Johnson says 40-percent of African-American males in the south have high blood pressure which leads to heart disease, heart attacks, and strokes. He says if your family has a history of cardiovascular disease, then you are at high risk. Johnson says it’s a good idea to go to your doctor and get a check-up…
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A judge in Texas is expected today to officially name the former mayor of San Antonio Phil Hardberger and estate lawyer Art Bayern as overseers of a trust that benefits Tom Benson’s heirs. Legal analyst Doug Sunseri says Judge Tom Rickhoff will likely ask these two individuals to conduct an audit of the trust fund…
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Millions of dollars are in this trust, which was created for Renee Benson by her mother Shirley Benson, who passed away in 1980. Sunseri says assets inside that trust have been frozen by the courts, so Hardberger and Bayern will help the judge decide the next course of action…
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The battle over this trust fund is part of the larger feud concerning future ownership of the Saints and Pelicans. Tom Benson has changed the succession plan, so that his wife will own the teams, but his heirs are asking the courts to intervene. Sunseri says there’s still a long way to go in this legal battle…
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According to a new report by InsuranceQuotes.com, car insurance premiums in Louisiana rise by an average of 30% after a single claim. Senior analysts Laura Adams says that’s the 15th lowest hike in the country. She says while 30% seems high, it falls well below the 41% claim hike which is the national average…:
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Adams says many consumers underestimate the consequences of making claims because they can affect your rate for years. She says if you’re involved in a bad accident especially one that involves an injury, it’s absolutely necessary to file a claim…:
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Adams says everyone should use their policy for financial needs, not maintenance…:
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The American Civil Liberties Union of Louisiana has written a letter to the St. Martinville Police Department regarding an apparent policy stating floats in their Mardi Gras parades can’t play rap music with obscene lyrics. Executive Director Marjorie Esman says people participating in the parade reportedly had agreed to some rules about music along the route that are unclear and not constitutionally enforceable…:
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The LA-ACLU says singling out rap music as the only type subject to regulation could lead to racial profiling. Esman says they want to make sure the people of St. Martinville participating in the parade don’t have their rights trampled on. She says just because the police and the city council don’t like rap music it doesn’t mean they can ban it…:
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The annual parade is happening Sunday the 15th and Chief Calder Hebert says it’s turned into a huge massive event over the years. He says they aren’t concerned about rap music specifically, just music that is inappropriate for families who attend the parade…:
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Hebert says there is no city council ordinance regarding the banning of vulgar music during the parade and there are no plans to start arresting people who don’t follow their wishes. He says their main concern is for the safety of everyone who attends…:
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