State Police is requesting a 30% pay hike for many of its troopers. If lawmakers approve the money shift, starting pay with benefits for troopers would go from about $35,600 a year to $46,600 a year. Col Mike Edmonson expects this will be approved as he’s heard nothing negative from lawmakers on this matter…

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This will be the first raise for rank-and-file troopers since 2002.

An L-S-U Health Sciences Center researcher hopes sea moss found in the Pacific Ocean could be used to treat patients with Alzheimer’s disease. Doctor Steven Alexander says Bryostatin may not be able to cure a person who has Alzheimer’s, but he’s hopeful it could stop the memory loss…

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Alexander says they are seeking FDA approval to begin clinical trials on humans.

So far, Senator David Vitter has raised $4 million dollars for his bid to become governor of Louisiana. According to his campaign, almost 90-percent of the contributions are from in-state donors. Lapolitics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford says that’s impressive, but it’s not the whole story…

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Louisiana’s gubernatorial primary is in October.

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is excited about the opening of its brand new student union today. Garland “Chico” Rodriguez , Assistant Director of Building Services says the two year project now sees the bookstore, Cajun Card office, and much much more…

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Rodriguez says the student government association and university program council will also be moving into the new building.