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Louisiana Network
![Louisiana Network](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/09/lrn.jpg?w=300&q=75)
![Cold Front Moves Into Louisiana](http://townsquare.media/site/182/files/2014/01/461201095.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Cold Front Moves Into Louisiana
Get ready for a return of cold temperatures. A strong cold front will move through the state today, dropping temperatures and keeping highs below 50 degrees for the weekend.
![U.S. Supreme Court To Rule On Legal Sports Betting](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2018/01/Sports-betting-flickr.com_.jpg?w=980&q=75)
U.S. Supreme Court To Rule On Legal Sports Betting
The SCOTUS is set to rule this year on New Jersey’s challenge to the prohibition against sports betting in all but four states.
![Woman Killed In Ouachita Parish Pit Bull Attack](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2015/03/103200478.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Woman Killed In Ouachita Parish Pit Bull Attack
First responders tried to stabilize the woman, but the wounds were fatal.
![Democratic Legislative Leader Frustrated With GOP Over Fiscal Cliff Meeting](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/04/Louisiana-State-Capitol-Photo-by-Chris-GraythenGetty-Images-280x30011.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Democratic Legislative Leader Frustrated With GOP Over Fiscal Cliff Meeting
House Democratic Caucus Chairman Gene Reynolds says he and fellow Democrats came away frustrated after meeting with the GOP on how to prevent falling off a fiscal cliff when $1 Billion in revenue comes off the books June 30th.
![John Kennedy Opposes Gun Control Bill](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/07/Sen.-John-Kennedy-youtube.jpg?w=980&q=75)
John Kennedy Opposes Gun Control Bill
US Senator John Kennedy opposes a bipartisan bill designed to improve the national background check database.
![Rep. Steve Carter Seeking Alternative Way To Raise Gas Tax In La.](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2017/06/160694436.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Rep. Steve Carter Seeking Alternative Way To Raise Gas Tax In La.
After failing last year to pass legislation to raise Louisiana’s gas tax for road improvements, Baton Rouge Representative Steve Carter has a different idea this year.
![Congressman Scalise To Undergo Surgery Wednesday Related To June Shooting](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/06/679197728.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Congressman Scalise To Undergo Surgery Wednesday Related To June Shooting
Majority Whip Congressman Steve Scalise is undergoing surgery Wednesday related to injuries he sustained last June when a gunman opened fire on several legislators practicing for a charity softball game near Washington.
![NFIB Small Business Index Optimism At Record High](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/12/ThinkstockPhotos-122486570.jpg?w=980&q=75)
NFIB Small Business Index Optimism At Record High
NFIB Index of Small Business Optimism is at an all-time high as we enter 2018.
![Governor Edwards Asks President Trump To Protect Louisiana’s Medical Marijuana Laws](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2014/03/109917038.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Governor Edwards Asks President Trump To Protect Louisiana’s Medical Marijuana Laws
Governor John Bel Edwards has sent a letter to President Trump asking him to defend Louisiana's ability to offer medical marijuana.
![Fiscal Cliff Negotiations Set To Resume Between Governor, House Speaker](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/05/State-Capitol-at-Dusk-Wikimedia-Commons.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Fiscal Cliff Negotiations Set To Resume Between Governor, House Speaker
Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards is meeting with Republican House Speaker Taylor Barras today to continue negotiations centered on the looming fiscal cliff.
![State Fire Marshal Has Tips To Keep Safe From Fires](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2018/01/gas-heater-wikimedia-image.jpg?w=980&q=75)
State Fire Marshal Has Tips To Keep Safe From Fires
Many are turning to additional sources of heat with the extended cold snap.
![Poll Finds Voters Are Divided On State Budget Issues](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2014/04/Louisiana-State-Capitol-Photo-by-Chris-GraythenGetty-Images-280x3001.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Poll Finds Voters Are Divided On State Budget Issues
A Southern Media and Opinion Research Poll finds voters are evenly divided between Governor Edwards and Republican legislators on budget cuts.
![Governor Edwards Proud Of Economic Growth In 2017](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/08/John-Bel-Edwards-Governors-Photo-Facebook-e1471555353299.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Governor Edwards Proud Of Economic Growth In 2017
Governor John Bel Edwards says he’s proud of the growth in the state’s economy over the last year.
![Census Bureau: Louisiana 1 Of 8 States With Declining Population](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/11/Louisiana-Map-Wikipedia-Public-Domain-e1352860641880.png?w=980&q=75)
Census Bureau: Louisiana 1 Of 8 States With Declining Population
Louisiana is one of eight states that saw a population drop from last year.
![Keim: Louisiana To Get Frosty Start To New Year](http://townsquare.media/site/182/files/2014/01/461201095.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Keim: Louisiana To Get Frosty Start To New Year
Louisiana is experiencing another very cold day, and it looks to stay this way and get even chillier into the New Year.
![State Department Of Health Says 1 In 7 Doctor Visits In Louisiana Is For Flu](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/02/st-jude-doctor.jpg?w=980&q=75)
State Department Of Health Says 1 In 7 Doctor Visits In Louisiana Is For Flu
Health officials thought we'd be seeing fewer flu cases by now, but it's actually gotten worse in Louisiana.
![Casinos May Get Bumped To Land](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2015/04/114468606.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Casinos May Get Bumped To Land
The Louisiana Casino Association hopes they can help riverboat casinos get more solid footing if a task force recommends they are allowed to move to nearby land. The casinos have been on riverboats since they were approved in 1991. Executive Director Wade Duty says gamblers will not need to worry if their favorite casino is moving.
![New Study Shows Tailgating Drivers Are Actually Making Traffic Worse](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/08/traffic-jam.jpg?w=980&q=75)
New Study Shows Tailgating Drivers Are Actually Making Traffic Worse
A study out of MIT shows that drivers who tailgate are actually causing traffic delays and lengthening commutes during peak hours.
![Flood Victims Encouraged To Fill Out Application For Aid](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/09/GettyImages-11753225722.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Flood Victims Encouraged To Fill Out Application For Aid
After filling out the online survey, this is the next step in the two-part process.
![After Christmas Shopping: A Day For Redemption Of Gift Cards, Deals & Returns](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2014/11/135461897.jpg?w=980&q=75)
After Christmas Shopping: A Day For Redemption Of Gift Cards, Deals & Returns
It's another big shopping day as stores view after-Christmas sales the final round of the 2017 retail rush.