Candidates for US Senate went at it in the first statewide televised debate last night. GOP Congressman John Fleming was quick to attack his Republican colleague in the US House, Congressman Charles Boustany. While answering a question about his willingness to compromise, he directed his response towards Boustany saying, it’s important to get things done, but more important to get the things done right…:
Cut 13 (10) “heaven’s sake”
Also participating were Democrats Foster Campbell and Caroline Fayard, and Republican State Treasurer John Kennedy.

The state House Judiciary Committee begins two days of meetings today to discuss universal training for police officers, as well as de-escalation tactics. Monroe Representative Katrina Jackson is the chair…:
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Flu season is just around the corner and state officials are urging residents to get vaccinated. Dr. Frank Welch, Louisiana Department of Health Medical Director, says everyone needs to get the flu shot even if you got one last year…:
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He says despite what some people may think, getting a flu shot will not give someone the flu.

The FBI says they’ve arrested 45 people throughout the state in connection with underage human trafficking as part of Operation Cross Country X. In a release, feds say they rescued three juvenile victims who were used for prostitution. The nationwide effort saved a total of 82 minors and 239 traffickers and their associates.