 BY DOUG GRAHAM | Staff writer Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has filed three lawsuits against CVS in the 27th Judicial District Court in St. Landry Parish. Murrill is accusing the company of using "manipulative tactics" in an attempt to drive up prices and push independent pharmacists out of business. The suits claim CVS utilized its position as both a major pharmacy chain and a pharmacy benefit manager to abuse its market power, and engaged in "unethical and deceptive acts" in its use of customer data for political lobbying. The company denied wrongdoing and said its system of PBMs and pharmacies helps make it easier for patients to afford and pick up their medicine. Read more of what is contained in the lawsuits.
St. George City Council members approved a $2,915,000 purchase of a building that will serve as the new city's City Hall. The site is at 11207 Proverbs Ave. near Coursey Boulevard and Sherwood Forest Boulevard The building may require some remodeling to fit the city's needs. Overall, Councilman Richie Edmonds said price of the building and the furnishings included was a "good deal." Read more about what comes next.
The popular Southern Classic Chicken restaurant chain plans to open its first Baton Rouge location in late summer on South Sherwood Forest Boulevard. The company, founded in Shreveport, has plans for two more locations here. Read more about the company's plans. | 
