Another brain eating amoeba has been discovered in Louisiana and DHH says this one is in Ouachita Parish in a North Monroe Water System which serves Sterlington. State Health Officer Dr. Jimmy Guidry says it’s a challenge for water systems to maintain a proper chlorine level through the entire system, especially during the summer…:
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He adds the water is safe to drink, just be careful about getting it in your nose.

The Louisiana Poison Control Center agrees with the FDA’s advice about people staying away from powdered caffeine. Warning letters have been sent out to 5 distributors of the product. Louisiana Poison Control Director Mark Ryan says one teaspoon of pure powdered caffeine is equivalent to more than 30 cups of coffee all at once…:
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The Department of Health and Hospitals says 82 percent of birth hospitals in Louisiana are providing families with access to breastfeeding support and resources. Amy Zapata is the Bureau of Family Health Director at DHH. She says one of their initiatives hospitals can participate in is a program called “The Gift”…:

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She says improving breastfeeding rates is one of the most profound, low-cost measures to promote health of mothers and babies.

Grambling Police say they’ve arrested the driver involved in the shooting incident at Grambling, but they continue to search for another suspect. 23-year-old Tre’Stevenson Jones of Monroe, A GSU student, is charged with attempted second degree murder and careless operation. Investigators believe this was a bad drug deal incident on Grambling’s campus Tuesday. 20-year-old Zateriuus Minor, also a Grambling student, is wanted for attempted second degree murder.