Republican and former president of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry Stephen Waguespack is also running for governor. He is the fifth Republican to join the race and says he wants to make changes so more residents stay and thrive in Louisiana versus moving out of state.
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Waguespack also served as the top aide to former Governor Bobby Jindal.
A 24-year-old female was arrested in Metairie after stealing a state trooper’s vehicle over the weekend. Louisiana State Police along with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office pursued and apprehended Bethany Holmes of Marksville. State Trooper Kate Stegall says Holmes stole the vehicle while a trooper was investigating a traffic accident.
The investigation is ongoing.
The FDA approval of a new nasal spray treatment for migraine pain in adults marks a breakthrough for people who need freedom from pain. The nasal spray, Zavegepant showed in a trial, 24 percent of patients reported they were pain-free in two hours and 40 percent were free of sensitivities, to things like light, sound, and even nausea. Ochsner Health Neurologist Dr. Jose Posas says it’s a really helpful addition to migraine management.
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Zavegepant will be available for patients in the near future.
Final funding is in place for the construction of the Mid-Barataria Sediment, a massive coastal restoration project says the Louisiana coastal Protection and Restoration Authority. C-P-R-A Director Bren Haase says this will have a great impact on the state’s estuary.
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The overall cost of the project is over 2 billion dollars.