A survey finds Louisiana citizens are becoming more dissatisfied with the direction the state is going. Emelie Gunn has more…

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State Police say two men are under arrest after more than 300 pounds of marijuana was found inside their vehicle. They say troopers became suspicious of 36-year-old Herbert Harper of LaPlace’s behavior during a routine traffic stop and asked a K-9 officer to respond. Troopers discovered approximately 344 pounds of weed and over $4,000 in cash. Harper and his passenger, 22-year-old Terrill James of Mobile, Alabama, are charged with possession with the intent to distribute marijuana.

A study from Tulane raises concerns about adverse side effects when taking statins. Dr. Eckhard Alt, director of cardiovascular research, says he’s found how statins could lead to memory loss, muscle problems and an increased risk for diabetes. Alt says patients thinking of using stains should first evaluate the benefits and the risks carefully…

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Statins are known to lower cholesterol and help patients with cardiovascular disease.

A large portion of southwest Louisiana has been designated as having severe drought conditions by the US Drought Monitor. The area of severe drought covers Calcasieu, Lafayette and into Iberia, St. Mary and Terrebonne parishes. Donovan Landreneau, with the National Weather Service in Lake Charles, says there’s been very little rainfall since the fourth of July…

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Portions of Caddo and DeSoto parishes also have severe drought conditions.