![Louisiana Network](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/09/lrn.jpg?w=300&q=75)
Louisiana Network
![Louisiana Network](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/09/lrn.jpg?w=300&q=75)
![Eight Arrested On Multiple Medicaid Welfare Fraud Charges In Acadiana](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2013/04/Medicaid-Money-Sign-Forward-Louisiana-Facebook-Photo-e1367369474666.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Eight Arrested On Multiple Medicaid Welfare Fraud Charges In Acadiana
The individuals arrested were allegedly submitting time sheets and service logs for Medicaid services while working other jobs.
![Louisiana Ranks 42nd In Tax Competitiveness](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/04/tax-time.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Ranks 42nd In Tax Competitiveness
According to the Tax Foundation’s State Business Tax Climate Index, Louisiana ranks 42nd on tax competitiveness. Senior Policy Analyst Jared Walczak says the reason for this low rating is because the Bayou State has one of the nation’s most complex tax structures...
![Louisiana Tops In Murder Rate Again](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2015/05/crime-scene-tape-Getty-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Tops In Murder Rate Again
Even with declines over the past 20 years, the Pelican State still leads in national merder rates.
![Father Allegedly Murders 11-Month-Old Baby, Claims He Messed Up](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/10/Fabian-Smith-BG.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Father Allegedly Murders 11-Month-Old Baby, Claims He Messed Up
33-year-old Fabian Smith is charged in the death of 11-month-old Jericho Smith.
![Slain NOPD Officer Identified, Shooter Is Under Arrest](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/07/NOPD-Car-www.flickr.com_.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Slain NOPD Officer Identified, Shooter Is Under Arrest
Chief Michael Harrison says police are still investigating what exactly happened.
![10 LSU Students Face Charges In Death Of LSU Fraternity Pledge](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2017/08/LSU.jpg?w=980&q=75)
10 LSU Students Face Charges In Death Of LSU Fraternity Pledge
Ten LSU students are facing charges in connection with last month’s hazing death of 18-year-old Maxwell Gruver.
![President Trump’s Approval Rating Drops Slightly In Louisiana](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/11/488226322.jpg?w=980&q=75)
President Trump’s Approval Rating Drops Slightly In Louisiana
Despite the slight drop, Louisiana has the 4th highest approval rating for our commander-in-chief.
![Ag Commissioner Disappointed With Cuba-US Relations](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/10/US-Cuba-flags.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Ag Commissioner Disappointed With Cuba-US Relations
The export of Louisiana's agricultural resources to Cuba may be scrapped.
![Fund Started To Help Slain Officer’s Family](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/10/Screen-Shot-2017-10-04-at-6.52.07-AM.png?w=980&q=75)
Fund Started To Help Slain Officer’s Family
The fund is being started to aid families of those members of the Lafayette PD killed in the line of duty.
![Sec of State Says Early Voting Numbers Remain Low](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/12/GettyImages-617792152.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Sec of State Says Early Voting Numbers Remain Low
The general election is set for Saturday, October 14th.
![LSU Rated 5th Most Valuable College Football Program](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/09/GettyImages-630725336.jpg?w=980&q=75)
LSU Rated 5th Most Valuable College Football Program
The LSU Tigers are ranked as the nation’s fifth most-valuable college football program in a report out of Indiana University-Purdue University Columbus.
![Data Finds Louisiana Has Highest Savings For Bundling Auto & Homeowners Policies](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/11/Louisiana-Map-Wikipedia-Public-Domain-e1352860641880.png?w=980&q=75)
Data Finds Louisiana Has Highest Savings For Bundling Auto & Homeowners Policies
New data from insuranceQuotes finds Louisianans who bundle their auto and home insurance could save an average of nearly 600 dollars a year.
![North La. Mom Arrested For Allegedly Killing Newborn, Putting Him In Dumpster](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/10/Alicia-Richard-LSP-Photo.jpg?w=980&q=75)
North La. Mom Arrested For Allegedly Killing Newborn, Putting Him In Dumpster
The mother was arrested for killing the baby that was only one day old.
![Does Anyone Care About The State Treasurer’s Race?](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/02/Louisiana-State-Capitol-wikimedia-commons-e1454730076776.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Does Anyone Care About The State Treasurer’s Race?
LaPolitics.com Publisher Jeremy Alford who says even donors aren't writing checks the way the normally do.
![Three Constitutional Amendments On The Oct. 14th Ballot](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2016/10/voting-630x410.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Three Constitutional Amendments On The Oct. 14th Ballot
Voters should be aware of three constitutional amendments on the October 14th ballot.
![LDH Files Suit Against Opioid Manufacturers](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/08/Pills-from-Search.jpg?w=980&q=75)
LDH Files Suit Against Opioid Manufacturers
LDH is seeking damages for the amounts it has already paid for excessive opioid prescriptions and treatment costs as a result of those prescriptions.
![House Majority Whip Scalise Back At The Capitol For First Time Since June Shooting](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/06/679197728.jpg?w=980&q=75)
House Majority Whip Scalise Back At The Capitol For First Time Since June Shooting
Scalise received a thunderous applause when he entered the House chambers and thanked those who helped save his life.
![Gov. Edwards: State Can’t End Subsidies To Saints](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/09/Saints-seated-during-Anthem-www.telzilla.com_.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Gov. Edwards: State Can’t End Subsidies To Saints
Amid the ongoing NFL controversy, Governor John Bel Edwards says the state's contractual obligations to the Saints will stay.
![Oklahoma Man Arrested In Lafayette For Alleged Sexual Assault & Home Invasion](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/12/Lafayette_Police_Car_tight_side_Photo_by_Ken_Romero1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Oklahoma Man Arrested In Lafayette For Alleged Sexual Assault & Home Invasion
An Oklahoma man has been arrested in Lafayette for allegedly breaking into a woman’s home and sexually assaulting her then demanding she drive him to an ATM.
![Avoyelles: Change Of Venue Hearing Set For Today In Norris Greenhouse Child Murder Case](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/09/Avoyelles-Parish-Courthouse.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Avoyelles: Change Of Venue Hearing Set For Today In Norris Greenhouse Child Murder Case
Will episode 2 of this high-profile case be moved from Avoyelles Parish?