54-year-old Jessie Guillory, who allegedly attacked a nurse at a Baton Rouge hospital has been arrested in Lake Charles after the nurse passed away a week after the assault.Baton Rouge Police Sgt. L’Jean McKneely says initially they were not certain Lynne Truxillo’s death was related to the attack, but…
Cut 3 (10) “…happened”
Truxillo died of blot clots, and had torn a leg muscle and had other injuries in the attack.
The House approve legislation that supporters say addresses the factors that result in high auto insurance rates in Louisiana. River Ridge Representative Kirk Talbot has several provisions, one would extend the period of time a lawsuit can be filed after a car wreck from one to two years, in an effort to avoid a trial
Cut 6 (09) “…work it out”
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New Orleans Senator Karen Carter Peterson spoke publicly for the first time about her struggles with gambling addiction, that were public revealed earlier this year, Tuesday at a committee hearing on the legalization of sports betting. Peterson says she’s dealt with the disease for years, but had managed to keep it a secret.
Cut 10 (12) “…addiction.”
A 2015 report showed those labeled “problem gamblers” were 2.5 times more likely to attempt suicide than the general population.
The House Health and Welfare Committee is expected to vote on a bill that would raise the age to purchase or possess tobacco from 18 to 21 years old. The sponsor of the bill, West Monroe representative Frank Hoffman…
Cut 7 (07) “…ever smoke.”