The Louisiana Department of Health issues a recreational water advisory for the Bouge Chitto River in St. Tammany Parish after a levee breach at the Brookhaven, Mississippi sewage plant released six million gallons of storm water diluted sewage. State Health Officer Dr. Jimmy Guidry says the DEQ is testing the water, but people should stay out of the river…:
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Guidry warns people that microorganisms can enter the body through the mouth, nose, eyes, ears and open wounds.

The city of Walker in Livingston Parish has signed a contract with a law firm possibly to file a suit against DOTD regarding the flooding. Mayor Rick Ramsey has said that the flooding that came into his city was the result of a concrete barrier in the middle of I-12 that wasn’t allowing the water to flow over the interstate, but instead cover Walker.

A 6-year-old missing special needs child was found drowned after being reported missing Sunday afternoon in Lafayette Parish. Youngsville Police Chief Ricky Boudreaux says Keaton Jones was autistic and nonverbal and liked being around water…:
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Boudreaux says after the dive and sonar didn’t find him, they began draining the pond and found Keaton.

The number of people who have signed up for Louisiana’s Medicaid expansion program continues to grow, surpassing 300,000. The Louisiana Department of Health released the latest figures Monday, saying more than 304,000 people are enrolled for the coverage that began July 1.