More changes could be coming to the TOPS scholarship program. Don Molino has more…
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Louisiana Willdlife and Fisheries Secretary Charlie Melancon tells the Associated Press he’s been forced out from his Cabinet Position. Melancon says he’s not been given a reason why, but he’s had public disagreements with recreational fishermen and has been criticized for his handling of agency changes that have been recommended by state auditors. A spokesperson for the governor says there’s been unnecessary public battles as the agency tries to reform.

Louisiana is no longer the least healthy state in the country, according to the United Health Foundation. The Bayou State ranks 49th, while Mississippi is now 50th. But the report found that funding for public health in Louisiana decreased by 28-percent over the last four years. State Health Secretary Dr. Rebekah Gee hopes public health will become more of a spending priority, because money is used to protect against Zika outbreaks and flu epidemics…:
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Governor John Bel Edwards has issued a public health emergency in St. Joseph after testing found levels of lead and copper in the public water system that has been poorly maintained for years. Bottled water has been sent into the Tensas Parish town as health officials are advising residents to use an althernative source of water to drink, brush their teeth and food preparation.