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Louisiana Network
![Louisiana Network](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/09/lrn.jpg?w=300&q=75)
![Revised Coastal Restoration Master Plan To Be Discussed In Regular Session](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2016/08/Google-Maps-Coast-of-Louisiana.png?w=980&q=75)
Revised Coastal Restoration Master Plan To Be Discussed In Regular Session
Louisiana’s revised coastal restoration master plan will be taken up by lawmakers in the regular session, as part of the governor’s legislative package to protect and restore the state’s coast.
![LSU’s Bats Bust Out Of Slump With 6-run 8th To Beat Florida](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2016/04/LSUsportsnet.jpg?w=980&q=75)
LSU’s Bats Bust Out Of Slump With 6-run 8th To Beat Florida
Florida was on the verge of sweeping LSU on Sunday afternoon in Gainesville, then the Bayou Bengals erupted for six runs in the 8th inning for a 10-6 win over the Gators.
![Survey Finds The Public Supports Raising Taxes To Fund Some Services](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2016/02/tax-paperwork.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Survey Finds The Public Supports Raising Taxes To Fund Some Services
A statewide survey finds a majority of Louisiana residents support higher taxes if the tax revenues go towards public schools, colleges, health care and roads.
![Companies Showing More Interest In Gulf Oil Drilling](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/03/oil-rig-wikispaces.org_.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Companies Showing More Interest In Gulf Oil Drilling
The sale price of $275 million for over 900,000 acres is significantly higher than they saw last March.
![Association Of American Medical Colleges Predicts Doctor Shortage By 2025](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2013/10/57260724.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Association Of American Medical Colleges Predicts Doctor Shortage By 2025
Seeing a doctor could become more difficult in years to come, as a nationwide shortage of doctors is expected to impact Louisiana.
![Direct Flights Begin From New Orleans To London](http://townsquare.media/site/437/files/2014/11/Jetplane2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Direct Flights Begin From New Orleans To London
Today, the first direct flight from New Orleans to London takes off out of the Louis Armstrong Airport.
![Governor Edwards To Unveil Tax Reform Plan This Week](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/01/John-Bel-Edwards-Louisiana-Legislature-Twitter.png?w=980&q=75)
Governor Edwards To Unveil Tax Reform Plan This Week
With two weeks left before the legislative session, we are waiting for Governor John Bel Edwards to announce his tax reform plans.
![Sentencing To Be Determined For Former Marksville Deputy Marshal Found Guilty Of Manslaughter](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/06/Derrick-Stafford-Photo-Courtesy-of-KATC-e1490014612809.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Sentencing To Be Determined For Former Marksville Deputy Marshal Found Guilty Of Manslaughter
An Avoyelles Parish jury found former Marksville Deputy Marshal, Derrick Stafford, guilty of manslaughter and attempted manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a 6-year-old boy and the injuring of his father.
![Abita Springs Commits To 100 Percent Renewable Energy By 2030](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2011/11/power-lines-smaller.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Abita Springs Commits To 100 Percent Renewable Energy By 2030
Abita Springs becomes the first Louisiana city to commit to 100 percent renewable energy.
![Companies Showing More Interest In Gulf Oil Drilling](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2017/03/GettyImages-456132024.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Companies Showing More Interest In Gulf Oil Drilling
Companies are showing more interest in oil drilling in the Gulf, as evidenced by an uptick in high land bidding.
![Walker Police Sgt Accused Of Hanging Noose Resigns](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/03/Walker-Police-Department-google-maps.png?w=980&q=75)
Walker Police Sgt Accused Of Hanging Noose Resigns
The Walker Police Sergeant accused of hanging a noose in the squad room has resigned.
![Census Data Shows Outmigration Continues To Plague Louisiana](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/11/Louisiana-Map-Wikipedia-Public-Domain-e1352860641880.png?w=980&q=75)
Census Data Shows Outmigration Continues To Plague Louisiana
New census numbers find Louisiana’s population was 4.6 million residents in 2016, only growing about 0.3% from the previous year.
![26-year LSP Veteran Named Interim Superintendent](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/03/Maj-Kevin-Reeves-LSP-Photo.jpg?w=980&q=75)
26-year LSP Veteran Named Interim Superintendent
Gov. John Bel Edwards announces Maj. Kevin Reeves will act as interim superintendent of Louisiana State Police.
![10-year-old Donates Stuffed Animals To Bossier Parish Deputies](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/03/Joey-and-Julianna-from-The-Times-1-e1490274400425.jpg?w=980&q=75)
10-year-old Donates Stuffed Animals To Bossier Parish Deputies
A little girl with a big heart is spreading love in Bossier Parish with her Geaux Show Love initiative.
![Children’s Mental Health Program Survives Proposed Cut](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2017/01/GettyImages-51481254.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Children’s Mental Health Program Survives Proposed Cut
A Medicaid program that serves mentally ill children will remain intact after the Senate Health and Welfare Committee rejects a proposal to eliminate it.
![Film Tax Credit Program Could Be Cut In Regular Session](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2014/12/Filming-Logo.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Film Tax Credit Program Could Be Cut In Regular Session
Louisiana’s film tax credit program could be on its last reel, as Alexandria Senator Jay Luneau plans to file legislation that would cut the program.
![LSU Offers Mumps Vaccine To Students, Faculty On Campus](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/02/LSU-Union1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
LSU Offers Mumps Vaccine To Students, Faculty On Campus
Wednesday and Thursday, LSU will offer the mumps vaccine to all students, faculty, and staff, after the Louisiana Department of Health confirmed at least dozen cases of mumps, several of them on the Baton Rouge campus.
![Bill Would Let Louisiana Residents Carry Concealed Gun Without Permit](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2015/09/Handgun-and-Bullets-iStock-300x200.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Bill Would Let Louisiana Residents Carry Concealed Gun Without Permit
Baton Rouge Representative Barry Ivey is once again bringing back his proposal to the legislature that would allow non-felons over the age of 21 to carry a concealed gun without a permit.
![Sen Fannin Proposes Way To End Midyear Budget Cuts](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2017/01/GettyImages-51481254.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Sen Fannin Proposes Way To End Midyear Budget Cuts
A north Louisiana lawmaker believes he has the solution to Louisiana’s ongoing midyear budget cuts.
![Cops: Man Accused Of Killing EBRSO Deputy Questioned On Rape Allegations By Teen](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/03/Brandon-Wiley-BG.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Cops: Man Accused Of Killing EBRSO Deputy Questioned On Rape Allegations By Teen
Troopers say Anderson was conducting a rape investigation with another deputy at a hair salon.