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![I-10 Construction Starts Today In Lake Charles](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2018/03/I-10-Signs.png?w=980&q=75)
I-10 Construction Starts Today In Lake Charles
Four months of construction work will begin Saturday on the I-10 bridge in Lake Charles.
![I-10 Work Starts Saturday By Lake Charles To Impact Traffic For 4 Months](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/12/I-10-Signs2.png?w=980&q=75)
I-10 Work Starts Saturday By Lake Charles To Impact Traffic For 4 Months
Motorists are advised to use I-210 as a detour around Lake Charles while work takes place.
![Pentagon Report Says 75% Of La. Youth Can’t Join U.S. Military](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2018/03/Basic-Training-flickr.com-image.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Pentagon Report Says 75% Of La. Youth Can’t Join U.S. Military
The Pentagon reports that more than 70 percent of Americans aged 17 to 24 cannot join the United States military
![Billy Graham Chose Simple Casket Made By Angola Prisoners](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2018/02/billy-graham-johnny-cash.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Billy Graham Chose Simple Casket Made By Angola Prisoners
The Reverend Billy Graham is being laid to rest today in North Carolina.
![Poll Shows Governor Edwards Is Popular, But Re-election Not Guaranteed](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/08/John-Bel-Edwards-Governors-Photo-Facebook-e1471555353299.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Poll Shows Governor Edwards Is Popular, But Re-election Not Guaranteed
A Mason Dixon Polling and Strategy poll finds Democratic Governor Edwards has a 55% approval rating, 31% disapprove and 14% say they are unsure.
![DCFS Report Shows 77% Increase In Juvenile Human Trafficking Victims](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/03/185194350.jpg?w=980&q=75)
DCFS Report Shows 77% Increase In Juvenile Human Trafficking Victims
A state Department of Children and Family Services report finds there has been a 77% increase in the amount of juvenile human trafficking victims aged 12 or less.
![Governor Wants Secretary Of State Tom Schedler To Resign](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/01/Sec-of-State-Tom-Schedler-official-photo.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Governor Wants Secretary Of State Tom Schedler To Resign
Governor John Bel Edwards is calling on Secretary of State Tom Schedler to resign immediately.
![Senator John Kennedy Against New Gun Control Laws](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/07/Sen.-John-Kennedy-youtube.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Senator John Kennedy Against New Gun Control Laws
Louisiana Senator John Kennedy says he will not support what he terms a “knee-jerk” reaction to additional gun control laws in the wake of the Florida shootings.
![Steve Scalise Reflects On School Re-opening After Shooting](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2013/09/Scalise-e1403210204330.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Steve Scalise Reflects On School Re-opening After Shooting
Congressman Steve Scalise is remembering the students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida, as they resume classes today, two weeks after 19-year-old Nikolas Cruz went on a shooting rampage, killing 17 people.
![Tax Votes Moved To Wednesday After House Gridlock](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/05/State-Capitol-at-Dusk-Wikimedia-Commons.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Tax Votes Moved To Wednesday After House Gridlock
Just when we were told that the special tax session was gaining traction, legislators find a way to bring it to a screeching halt.
![Opioid Crisis Triggering Increase In Organ Donations](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2018/02/organ-donor-form-liberties.eu_.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Opioid Crisis Triggering Increase In Organ Donations
There has been an increase in the amount of organ donations from opioid addicts.
![LA ABLE Allows Families To Save For Disabled Loved Ones](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2018/02/Nursing-Home-simplycast.com_.jpg?w=980&q=75)
LA ABLE Allows Families To Save For Disabled Loved Ones
The fund operates similarly to the popular state educations savings program START.
![Bill Would Penalize Wake Creators In Flood Areas](http://townsquare.media/site/159/files/2017/09/GettyImages-842236108.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Bill Would Penalize Wake Creators In Flood Areas
Baton Rouge Senator Dan Claitor is proposing a bill that would fine wreckless drivers for creating potentially dangerous wakes while driving through flooded areas.
![Tax Bills Advance In Special Session](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/02/Louisiana-State-Capitol-wikimedia-commons-e1454730076776.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Tax Bills Advance In Special Session
Two tax bills that will help the state overcome a looming one billion dollar budget deficit are heading to the House floor.
![Roger Villere’s Run As La. GOP Chairman Ends After 14 Yrs.](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2018/02/Roger-Villere.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Roger Villere’s Run As La. GOP Chairman Ends After 14 Yrs.
The Louisiana GOP will be electing a new chairman this weekend.
![Special Session Thaws; Reforms, Tax Packages To Be Heard Sunday](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2011/12/Louisiana_State_Senate-e1462935067674.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Special Session Thaws; Reforms, Tax Packages To Be Heard Sunday
Baton Rouge Democratic Representative Ted James says after a week of haggling, the legislature is showing some signs of life.
![Millions Of Dollars Go Unclaimed In Louisiana Lottery Winnings](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/12/ThinkstockPhotos-122486570.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Millions Of Dollars Go Unclaimed In Louisiana Lottery Winnings
There are some big Louisiana Lottery winners that haven’t claimed their prizes, which are in some cases at least $50,000.
Rep. Ray Garofalo Looks To Present Bill To Allow Guns In Classrooms
Chalmette Representative Raymond Garafalo will reintroduce a bill in the regular session that would allow school educators to carry weapons on campus if they have proper training.
![Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Filed Against Secretary of State Tom Schedler](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/12/Tom-Schedler-youtube-image-e1481237694425.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Filed Against Secretary of State Tom Schedler
The accuser claims Schedler created a "sexually hostile and abusive working environment."
![Some Auto Insurance Rates Going Up In Louisiana](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/08/traffic-jam.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Some Auto Insurance Rates Going Up In Louisiana
Car insurance rates are going up as much as 25% in some cases.