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Louisiana Network
![Louisiana Network](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/09/lrn.jpg?w=300&q=75)
![Louisiana Ranks 3rd For Police Officers Killed In Line Of Duty This Year](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/12/GettyImages-578335362.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Ranks 3rd For Police Officers Killed In Line Of Duty This Year
It’s been a tough year for Louisiana law enforcement, as Louisiana was third in the nation for officers killed in the line of duty.
![Doctors Say You Really Can Die From A Broken Heart](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/12/Carrie-Fisher-Debbie-Reynolds.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Doctors Say You Really Can Die From A Broken Heart
With the passing of stars Carrie Fisher and, her mother, Debbie Reynolds, many are asking if you really can die from a broken heart.
![2016 Full Of Bizarre Stories In Louisiana](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/12/Havard-Anderson-Jones-KPEL-Image.jpg?w=980&q=75)
2016 Full Of Bizarre Stories In Louisiana
Strippers, Vegan Prison Diets and a Solo High School Graduation Ceremony tops the list of bizarre stories from across the state in 2016.
![Coroner Warns About Designer Drugs That Can Be Deadly](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2013/10/107091583.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Coroner Warns About Designer Drugs That Can Be Deadly
Officials are once again warning the public about more designer drugs that are making the rounds with a high potential of overdose.
![Proposed Atchafalaya Basin Pipeline Is Upsetting Environmental Groups](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/07/Atchafalaya-Basin-image-Army-Corps-Engineers-.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Proposed Atchafalaya Basin Pipeline Is Upsetting Environmental Groups
Not everyone is happy with the proposal to install an underground pipeline through the Atchafalaya Basin.
![Teen Wounded As He And Others Play With Handgun](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/02/RS781_96475798-scr.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Teen Wounded As He And Others Play With Handgun
One teen, who was arrested after the shooting, told police the 14-year-old was victim of a break-in.
![West Monroe Rebel Band To Play At President-elect Trump’s Inauguration](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/12/West-Monroe-High-School-Rebel-Band-Facebook.jpg?w=980&q=75)
West Monroe Rebel Band To Play At President-elect Trump’s Inauguration
The West Monroe High School Rebel Band has been selected to play at President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration.
![Governor Edwards Calls 2016 Challenging, But Also Rewarding](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/08/John-Bel-Edwards-Governors-Photo-Facebook-e1471555353299.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Governor Edwards Calls 2016 Challenging, But Also Rewarding
Governor John Bel Edwards calls 2016 a challenging year, but also very rewarding and positive as well.
![Revenue Secretary Discusses Proposed Changes To State Sales Tax](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/12/RS6399_200315774-001-scr.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Revenue Secretary Discusses Proposed Changes To State Sales Tax
The Department of Revenue secretary said, currently the largest percentage of the budget comes from sales tax collections, which isn’t fair to consumers or businesses.
![Doctors Announce Deputy Nick Tullier Is Fully Conscious](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/09/Nick-Tullier-Facebook-via-Nick-Tullier-Strong.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Doctors Announce Deputy Nick Tullier Is Fully Conscious
Tullier continues his recovery process after being seriously injured in the July ambush on police in Baton Rouge.
![Higher Ed Leaders Propose Making Big Changes To TOPS](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/12/OPS-e1481926942761.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Higher Ed Leaders Propose Making Big Changes To TOPS
Leaders in Louisiana's higher education system are proposing changes in the number of hours required for college students to retain their TOPS reward.
![Shreveport Police Say 71-Year-Old Business Owner Shot Robbery Suspect](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/02/Handgun-Flickr-user-gcfairch1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Shreveport Police Say 71-Year-Old Business Owner Shot Robbery Suspect
The tables turned on a robbery suspect in Shreveport when a 71-year-old shop owner took action into his own hands.
![Transportation Task Force Recommends $700-Million Annual Budget Increase](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2010/12/82643510.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Transportation Task Force Recommends $700-Million Annual Budget Increase
Should that money could come from toll roads, public-private partnerships, or an increase in the gas tax?
![LAGOP: Republican Victories Saturday Prove Gov. Edwards’ Election Was A Fluke](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/09/John-Bel-Edwards-twitter.jpg?w=980&q=75)
LAGOP: Republican Victories Saturday Prove Gov. Edwards’ Election Was A Fluke
LA GOP executive director says Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards’ days as state's top administrator are numbered.
![Polls Show Majority Of La. Residents Support Obamacare Repeal](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/12/Obamacare-Protestors-flickr.com_-e1481566209189.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Polls Show Majority Of La. Residents Support Obamacare Repeal
Two different polls conducted within the state show Louisianians ready to repeal the Affordable Care Act.
![Gov. Edwards Discusses His Priorities For 2017](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/10/GettyImages-580034036.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Gov. Edwards Discusses His Priorities For 2017
Gov. John Bel Edwards talked about some of his priorities for 2017 during a speech at the Council for a Better Louisiana annual conference.
![Audio Of Higgins Discussing Child Support Surfaces Before Election Day](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/12/CLay-Higgins-KPEL-Image.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Audio Of Higgins Discussing Child Support Surfaces Before Election Day
Audio has been released of a conversation between Capt. Clay Higgins and his ex-wife in which he suggested winning the election would help him pay child support.
![Sec. Schedler Would Like To End December Elections In Louisiana](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/12/Tom-Schedler-youtube-image-e1481237694425.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Sec. Schedler Would Like To End December Elections In Louisiana
Schedler says Louisiana is the only state that still has elections looming in December.
![Do’s And Don’ts For Company Christmas Parties](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/12/RS12910_78154093-scr.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Do’s And Don’ts For Company Christmas Parties
Tis the season for holiday parties, and that means your company Christmas party too.
![President-Elect Trump To Visit Louisiana On Friday](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/12/GettyImages-628142312.jpg?w=980&q=75)
President-Elect Trump To Visit Louisiana On Friday
President-elect Donald Trump will be in Baton Rouge on Friday to encourage voters to cast their ballot for Republican John Kennedy for U.S. Senate.