A bill headed to the House floor would provide free HIV tests for inmates being released from prison. Michelle Southern reports…

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State Police say a Mansfield man is dead after an early morning crash in DeSoto Parish. They say 48-year-old Curtis Robertson was attempting to pass another vehicle in a no passing zone and sideswiped that vehicle causing both to crash. Robertson, who was not restrained, was ejected from his vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene. The driver and passengers in the other vehicle were not seriously injured. Authorities say speed and impairment are suspected factors in the crash.

Construction of a “lazy river” on the LSU campus in the shape of the school letters have some wondering if this is appropriate considering the potentially huge budget cuts facing the university. But Student Body President, Andrew Mahtook, says it’s not a fair argument to say that they’re spending money on the “lazy river” instead of paying for courses and teacher salaries…

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Students passed a student recreation fee increase to expand the recreation center, which includes the building of the “lazy river” in 2011.

Cancer Center of Acadiana at Lafayette General Medical Center is looking for adults diagnosed with multiple myeloma to participate in a clinical trial for patients not eligible for stem cell transplants. CCA Oncologist Sal Malad says they encourage participants to ask questions and be involved…

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He says patients who participate help advance medical technology and provide valuable benefits to future generations. You can call 337-289-8658 for more information.