The tax reform special session is scheduled to start next Wednesday, and Governor Jeff Landry’s plan focuses on tax cuts, income tax reductions, and increased take-home pay. Sean Richardson has more.
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We’re learning new information about a shooting that ruined a homecoming football game Friday night. Andrew Greenstein reports.
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If you’re looking for a spooky place to celebrate Halloween, look no further than the Baton Rouge area. Colleen Crain has more…
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Governor Jeff Landry has called a special legislative session a day after the presidential election to address tax reform aimed at boosting the state’s economy and making it more family- and business-friendly. Landry’s plan focuses on tax cuts, income tax reductions, and increased take-home pay. Department of Revenue Secretary Richard Nelson says reactions are very positive…
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The reforms aim to broaden Louisiana’s tax base, following models from other states like North Carolina. The Public Affairs Research Council projects that higher-income residents will receive around 54% of total tax cuts, though lower-income earners could see proportional relief, with some households under $35,000 potentially experiencing a 50% tax cut. Nelson says this is a bipartisan plan…
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Additional proposals include doubling senior tax deductions, raising teacher pay, and dedicating 15% of corporate tax revenues to a “rainy day” fund. Nelson says there seems to be agreement that we’re moving in the right direction…
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The LSU School of Nursing in New Orleans has once again been recognized for its outstanding nursing education, receiving the National League for Nursing (NLN) award for the third time. Assistant Professor of Clinical Nursing Jenna Martin says this award underscores the school’s unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation in nursing education.
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The NLN award highlights the school’s strong curriculum, which integrates cutting-edge teaching methods and hands-on clinical experiences. Martin says this recognition not only honors the hard work of the faculty and students but also enhances the school’s reputation, making it a more attractive option for prospective nursing students.
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Martin noted with its strong emphasis on quality education and student success, the LSU School of Nursing remains a valuable institution in shaping the future of nursing in Louisiana and beyond.
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We’re learning new information on a deadly shooting that canceled a homecoming football game in St. Martinville last Friday night. 22-year-old Deondre Benjamin was shot dead outside the stadium where St. Martinville was set to host Erath. St. Martinville Police Chief Ricky Martin says the people involved had nothing to do with any players on either team.
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Chief Martin says the city has been installing a city-wide camera system, and that system was instrumental in capturing 22-year-old Zackyric Gardner, who’s charged with second-degree murder.
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Police in Beaumont, Texas, were waiting for the vehicle to cross into that city, and the vehicle drove straight into that trap, and police arrested Gardner and two others. All are being held in Beaumont and are awaiting extradition back to St. Martin Parish. Martin says the collateral damage was that the shooting ruined what was supposed to be a festive atmosphere at the stadium for the homecoming game.
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If you’re looking for a spooky place to celebrate Halloween, forget Transylvania – in fact, you don’t even have to go out of state. Travel experts at Planet Cruise have named The Myrtles in St. Francisville, near Baton Rouge, as the sixth spookiest place in the world, based on the number of times the word “spooky” appeared in TripAdvisor reviews. Mary Glen Miller, the director of sales and marketing at The Myrtles, says it has quite the history.
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Miller says the resort, which was once a plantation, does not intentionally try to be spooky.
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Still, resort staff take the notoriety in stride. Normally, The Myrtles is booked several months out. But if you’d like to stay there on Halloween night, you’d better plan ahead – way ahead.
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The spookiest place in the world, according to Planet Cruise – Mary Kings Close in Edinburgh, Scotland. The spookiest place in the U.S. is the Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia.
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The Ragin Cajuns will look to stay unbeaten in Sun Belt play tonight when U-L Lafayette takes on Texas State in San Marcos. The Cajuns are 6-and-1, 3-and-0 in conference play and they are consistent quarterback play from Ben Woolridge. Woolridge was named the starter after preseason camp and Coach Michael Desormeaux says he takes his job very seriously…
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Texas State is 4-and-3, 2-and-1 and led by quarterback Jordan McCloud who has 20 touchdown passes on the season. Desormeaux says McCloud has a lot of weapons…
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Kick off is at 6:30 PM.
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Louisiana Tech plays its third and final Tuesday night game of the year tonight as they visit Sam Houston for a 7 PM kick off on ESPN U. The Bulldogs are 3-and-4, while the Bearkats are 6-and-2 and average over 200 yards rushing a game. Bulldogs linebacker Kolbe Fields leads Tech in tackles with 52…
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Louisiana Tech quarterbacks have been sacked 23 times this season and that’s tied for most in Conference USA. Bulldogs Coach Sonny Cumbie says one of their concerns is Sam Houston’s pass rush…
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