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Judge postpones hearing on Port Allen mayor's contempt case

The fight between the mayor of Port Allen and the city's Chief Financial Officer went back to court today. A judge ended up postponing the hearing until next month. He wants both sides to try and work things out.

More details released in LSU RB Jeremy Hill's battery arrest

More details have been released in the arrest of LSU running back Jeremy Hill.

Bill proposing voting rights for paroled felons shot down

A controversial bill that would allow convicted felons on parole the right to vote was shot down today.

New West Feliciana Parish Hospital to be built, playground and park to be removed

The West Feliciana Parish Hospital is over 40 years old, and after years of saving and planning, a new hospital looks to be in the works. However, that reality comes at a price.

BP agrees to pay $340 million for restoration projects

Governor Bobby Jindal announced that BP has agreed to fund approximately $340 million in restoration projects for Louisiana.

Bird problems frustrate La. rice farmers

Southwest Louisiana farmers are frustrated this year with a larger-than-usual number of birds eating rice seed, causing many farmers to replant.

St. Landry Parish officials promote railroad crossing safety, hand out over 20 citiations

St. Landry Parish law enforcement officers rode the rails Monday to write 22 citations for railroad-crossing violations as part of a safety exercise organized by Operation Lifesaver Union Pacific C.A.R.E.

Louisiana sees record agriculture earnings at $11 billion

Agriculture in Louisiana has had a record year, and now the numbers are out that prove it.

$25,000 cash awarded to 4 student start-up companies

$25,000 cash was awarded to four student companies during the live final round of the LSU Student Incubator’s 2nd Annual Venture Challenge, held on April 19.

Lawmakers deny Jindal proposal to cut budgets of domestic violence programs

Three budget amendments approved by the House Committee on Appropriations would reject proposed reductions in funding for programs that fight domestic violence in Louisiana.

Coalition of groups to host rally at the Capitol regarding budget cuts, hospital system

A Community Voice, as part of a coalition of groups across the State will rally at 11:30 a.m. on the Capitol steps, Tuesday, April 30.

EBR breakaway school district clears senate finance committee

The breakaway school district is one step closer to being created. Today a senate finance committee cleared the bill that allows for money to be given to the district if it's made.

Coming up tonight at 10: Resources for Veterans

Veterans returning from war say the government isn't doing enough to help them.

Metairie woman killed after being ejected from scooter during crash on I-10

A Metairie woman was killed on I-10 this afternoon after crashing into a barrier on her scooter.

Slidell woman killed while trying to escape vehicle stuck on train tracks

A Slidell woman died last night after her vehicle became stuck in the gravel by the railroad tracks. Officials say this is the second death in two months due to a train collision.