With the news out of Dallas of the first confirmed case of Ebola in the United States, state officials are taking action to ensure Louisiana is ready for any potential threat. State Health Officer Dr. Jimmy Guidry says there are no cases of Ebola in Louisiana right now. He says residents should learn about Ebola, but there is no need to panic…:
CUT 7 (13) “it doesn’t spread”
Governor Jindal got an update from state agencies yesterday to make sure the state is prepared.

Now that we’re into October you’ll start seeing pink all over the place for Breast Cancer Awareness month. Dr. Mignonne Morrell with the LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine is also an Academic Director of Breast Imaging. She says the pink awareness month helps to educate people about the disease, then people donate money to the cause…:
CUT 10 (06) “of treating breast cancer”

Two teachers from Destrehan High School in St. Charles Parish are facing criminal charges after they allegedly had a threesome with a student who was 16-years-old at the time. Kenner Police Chief Michael Glaser says the alleged encounter occurred on September 12th…:
CUT 13 (10) “of juveniles”
The suspects are 32-year-old Shelley Dufrense and 24-year-old Rachel Respess.

The first autumn cold front hits Louisiana today. CS Ross, with the National Weather Service in Shreveport says the front will roll through the state through early tomorrow morning…:
CUT 4 (09) “needed rainfall”