Cindy has been downgraded to a tropical depression but flooding remains a big concern. State Climatologist Barry Keim says flash flood watches remain in effect for much of the state throughout tonight. He says strong winds could also cause problems in some areas.
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18 nursing home facilities in the state have been chose as a recipient for the Bronze- Commitment to Quality Award, according to the Louisiana Nursing Home Association. Lisa Gardner with CommCare nursing centers says this Bronze achievement points nursing homes in a direction to improve their facilities even more. She says there are three levels of commitment, bronze, silver, and gold.
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This achievement spotlights providers who have demonstrated commitment to quality care for seniors.

 
LSU advances in the College World Series following the win against Florida State last night, and now the Tigers must beat No. 1 Oregon State twice in Omaha to make the finals. Michelle Southern reports..:
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Angola inmate John Floyd has been set free after spending 36 years behind bars after a U.S. District Court judge tossed his life in prison conviction. Judge Sarah Vance believed there was evidence that Floyd was wrongly convicted in the 1980 murder of William Hines, a proofreader with the Times- Picayune.