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The gap between rich and poor in Louisiana is continuing to grow steadily, according to an analysis of the latest Census figures.

In the Bayou state, the top 20 percent made 9 times more than the bottom 20 percent in 2010. Based on that measure, the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities and the Economic Policy Institute rank Louisiana as the sixth worst state for income inequality.

Louisiana's worst year for West Nile virus in a decade continues into the fall season. On Friday the state Department of Health and Hospitals reported 12 new West Nile virus cases, and two more West Nile-related deaths.

East Baton Rouge Parish School Board members will now be limited to a maximum of 12 years in office.

U.S. Rep. Bill Cassidy is headed back to Washington to represent Louisiana's 6th Congressional District.

Louisiana voters approved a constitutional amendment Tuesday to strengthen gun possession rights in the state.