A 51-year-old Monroe man is in custody in the fatal hit-and-run case that claimed the life of 15-year-old Neville High student Ashley Dorsey. Corporal Reggie Brown with the Monroe Police Department says tips from the public led to the arrest of Daniel Ross…
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Brown says Ross has confessed to the crime and he’s been charged with negligent homicide and felony hit-and-run.

The End All Hazing Act is making its way through Congress. Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy says one provision he likes would force universities to publicly share which student organizations have been involved in hazing…
cut 15 (10) “…informed deciisions”
The End All Hazing Act also requires institutions to report any allegation of hazing that involves serious bodily injury or risk of injury to a student to law enforcement within 72 hours.

LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center is adding a metabolic surgery center that will allow the Baton Rouge facility to research new tools in the fight against obesity. Pennington’s Executive Director John Kirwan says the new program will help them research how lap band surgery can reverse Type Two diabetes.
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The program is expected to create 55 jobs and attract more than 20-million dollars in obesity research money

Saints Quarterback Drew Brees says the plan is for him to play Sunday in the Dome against the Cardinals. The QB says he’ll track his progress in practice this week, but if he feels ready, Sean Payton will play him. Brees says he will have to wear a brace to protect his surgically repaired hand….
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Payton says it will be a game-time decision on whether Brees will play.

A new bariatric and metabolic surgery center is coming to the Pennington Biomedical Research Center and Our Lady of the Lake in Baton Rouge. Pennington Executive Director John Kirwan estimates the project could generate over 20-million dollars a year in additional funding for obesity research and also create 55 new jobs…
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The new center will be led by Doctor Phil Schauer, who established the nation’s premier program in obesity surgery in Cleveland.

With a national outbreak of lung illnesses associated with the use of vaping, the state health department is alerting residents they can dispose of their e-cigarette devices and cartridges at drop off sites on Saturday for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Assistant state health officer Doctor Joseph Kanter says there have been 25 cases associated with the outbreak in Louisiana…
cut 8 (08) “….it’s still there”

The End All Hazing Act has the support of parents who have lost their children to hazing and Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy. Brooke Thorington has more
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Saints Quarterback Drew Brees believes he’ll be able to play Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals. He’s been out since Week 2 when a tendon in his throwing thumb was damaged. The future Hall of Famer says he’s used unconventional ways to regain strength in his hand…
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The Saints take on the Cards at noon on Sunday.

Vape products are now being listed among the items accepted as part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, which is this Saturday. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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Over 40 students at two schools in Tangipahoa Parish have been arrested for fighting. 32 students are facing a disturbing the peace charge at Independence High School for fights that happened Tuesday and yesterday. Eight more students at Ponchatoula High School are facing the same charge and possible penalties include expulsion.

Louisiana will invest nearly six-million dollars into a new center for bariatric and metabolic surgery at LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge. Pennington executive director John Kirwan says the center will help them investigate the relationship between gastric bypass surgery and the reversal of Type Two Diabetes…
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Senator Bill Cassidy is getting behind a bill called the End All Hazing Act. This week Cassidy and lawmakers met with parents who have buried children because of hazing, one of those parents was Steve Gruver the father of former LSU student Maxwell Gruver. Cassidy says the main emphasis of the legislation is to require schools to publicly share info about student organizations that have been disciplined for hazing…
Cut 14 (11) “…their act.”

In the wake of the Maxwell Gruver death on the LSU campus in 2017, the state approved tougher anti-hazing laws and now there’s a bill in Congress that would require college officials to publicly share information about student organizations that have been disciplined for hazing. Senator Bill Cassidy supports the legislation….
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The End All Hazing Act has been amended to the Higher Education Act.

A sheriff’s deputy and teacher in Livingston Parish are in jail on child porn charges. 44-year-old Dennis Perkins and 34-year-old Cynthia Perkins, a teacher at Westside Junior High in Walker, are each facing 60 counts of producing child pornography and two counts of first-degree rape. Dennis Perkins has also been booked on two counts of video voyeurism.

LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center is adding a metabolic surgery center that will allow the Baton Rouge facility to research new tools in the fight against obesity. Pennington’s Executive Director John Kirwan says the new program will help them research how lap band surgery can reverse Type Two diabetes.
Cut 4 (10) “…the surgery”
The program is expected to create 55 jobs and attract more than 20-million dollars in obesity research money.

For the first time, Louisianans will have the opportunity this Saturday on National Prescription Drug Take Back day to also dispose of their vaping and e-cigarette devices and cartridges. Assistant state health officer Doctor Joseph Kanter says here will be over 100 drop-off locations on Saturday and you can find all the details at….
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The state reports vaping products have been linked to 25 cases associated with a national outbreak of lung injury cases.

For the first time ever, Louisianans can dispose of their vaping and e-ciagarette devices and cartridges, along with unused medications on National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday. Assistant State Health Officer Dr. Joseph Kanter says there will be no questions asked as to the type of vape products turned in.
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The state also reports there have been 25 cases associated with a national outbreak of lung injury cases due to vaping products.

The End All Hazing Act is making its way through Congress. Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy says one provision he likes would force universities to publicly share which student organizations have been involved in hazing…
cut 15 (10) “…informed deciisions”
The End All Hazing Act also requires institutions to report any allegation of hazing that involves serious bodily injury or risk of injury to a student to law enforcement within 72 hours.

LSU’s Pennington Biomedical is creating a new metabolic surgery center that will create new jobs and also bring a different tool to the fight against obesity. Matt Doyle has more…
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Pennington Biomedical sees a 55 job expansion with the addition of a new metabolic surgery center. Matt Doyle has more…

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Vape products are now being listed among the items accepted as part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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The End All Hazing Bill Act has the support of parents who have lost their children to hazing and Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy. Brooke Thorington has more

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Pennington Biomedical Research Center is adding a metabolic surgery center that will allow the world-renown facility to research new tools in the fight against obesity.

Pennington Biomedical Executive Director John Kirwan says the new building will help them research the science behind a mystery involving patients who receive lap band surgery.

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The facility will also offer bariatric and metabolic surgery on-site for patients.

Kirwan says they have some thoughts as to why bariatric patients see a reversal of their diabetes, and research at the new facility may help confirm those suspicions.

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The facility will add 55 new direct jobs, and generate an estimated 100 million in economic activity over its first four years. Kirwan says it will also attract world-class professionals to Baton Rouge.

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The center will be headed by the Cleveland Clinic’s obesity surgery expert Dr. Phil Schauer.

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Law enforcement and health officials be accepting unused medications for safe disposal, as well as vape products, as part of National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, scheduled for Saturday.  Assistant State Health Officer Dr. Joseph Kanter says there will be no questions asked as to the type of vape products being turned in.

Cut 7 (05) “…are out there.” 

Kanter says a recent outbreak of lung disease believed to be linked to vaping sees a majority of cases linked to vape products containing THC, but officials have yet to pinpoint what exactly is causing the ailments.

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Kanter says you can find all the details on drop-off locations online.

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Drew Brees says the plan is for him to suit up and play Sunday in the Dome against the Cardinals, potentially his first game action since injuring his hand against the Rams week two.

The QB says he’ll track his progress in practice this week, but if he feels ready, Sean Payton will play him. It’s an earlier than expected return, but Brees says he’s close enough with the help of some equipment.

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Brees says he’s loved cheering on backup Teddy Bridgewater, but the lack of competition has been killing him the past few weeks. He says even when out he worked to lead the Black and Gold.

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The recovery process from his thumb surgery hasn’t been easy, but the Hall of Famer found unconventional ways to help him stay game ready.

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The Saints take on the cards at 12 PM Sunday.

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Parents who have lost children to hazing are pushing lawmakers to support the End All Hazing Act and Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy was the first the back the measure in the Senate. The House bill requires schools to publicly share information about student organizations that have been disciplined for hazing. Cassidy says schools must be clear about what takes place on campus.

Cut 13 (12) “…informed decision.”

This week Cassidy and lawmakers met with parents who have buried their children because of hazing, one of those parents was Steve Gruver the father of Maxwell Gruver who was killed at LSU in 2017. Cassidy not only wants transparency on campuses he’s hoping the End All Hazing Act will have even a greater effect.

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The bill’s intent is very similar to the College Transparency Act that Cassidy sponsored. It requires colleges and Universities to reports accurate information for example enrollment, financial aid, and post-collegiate outcomes. Cassidy says this bill also holds schools accountable.

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The End All Hazing Act also requires institutions to report any allegation of hazing that involves serious bodily injury or risk of injury to a student to law enforcement within 72 hours.

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Auburn is the next team to have a chance to slow down LSU’s high-powered offense that’s averaging 50 points a game. Auburn Coach Gus Malzhan says when you watch LSU on film, it’s like watching a video game

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Malzahn they would like to make Tigers quarterback Joe Burrow uncomfortable in the pocket…

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After a big win over rival Southern Miss, Louisiana Tech heads on the road this Saturday to face UTEP, who has just one win on the season. Bulldogs Coach Skip Holtz says after watching the tape, he can’t believe the Miners are just one and five on the season…

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Louisiana Tech is 3-0 in Conference USA and in first place in the West Division. Holtz says having a let down performance in El Paso is not an option…

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Tickets are in high demand for the Auburn/LSU game.  LSU’s third top-ten matchup of the season is sold out.  StubHub spokesperson Erin Exum says the days of finding a reputable scalper are in the rearview mirror, so the safest way to buy tickets on the secondary market are through a verifiable ticketing source such as StubHub.

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There are about 5000 tickets up for grabs on StubHub right now.
A woman claims Carencro Police broke the wrist of her autistic 28-year-old son Derrick and has filed a lawsuit against the department.  Police Chief David Anderson says Cynthia Moody contacted the department after an officer had an altercation with her son.

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The mother says she believes the officer-involved went too far when dealing with her son.

The Poor People’s Campaign is touring through Louisiana this week, aiming to mobilize more activists to join their national push for elected leaders to address poverty and adopt their “Moral Agenda”. Campaign speakers have ruffled feathers at the State Capitol by accusing lawmakers of rejecting moral legislation like a minimum wage increase. Louisiana Tri-Chair Omari Ho-Sang says the poor people they’re mobilizing appreciate the candor.

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The campaign has visited Shreveport, and St. James Parish, and is scheduled to visit Baton Rouge next week.
Police are hunting for a white vehicle that is suspected to have struck and killed a Monroe teenager in a hit and run incident in Monroe Tuesday evening. Monroe Police Detective Reggie Brown says the tragedy was compounded by the driver not even stopping to try and help the young girl he just hit. He says it shouldn’t matter what condition the driver may have been in.

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Tickets are in high demand for the Auburn/LSU game.  LSU’s third top-ten matchup of the season is sold out and the only way to get into Tiger Stadium is buy getting tickets from the secondary market.  StubHub spokesperson Erin Exum says this is a game of national and international demand.

Cut 10 (10) “…7% from Alabama.”
There are about 5000 tickets up for grabs on StubHub right now.
A woman claims Carencro Police broke the wrist of her autistic 28-year-old son Derrick and has filed a lawsuit against the department.  Police Chief David Anderson says his officers are trained to deal with mental patients the best that they can.

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The mother says she believes the officer-involved went too far when dealing with her son.
The Poor People’s Campaign is touring through Louisiana this week, aiming to mobilize more activists to join their national push for elected leaders to address poverty and adopt their “Moral Agenda”.

Louisiana Tri-Chair Omari Ho-Sang says at least 50 percent of Louisiana residents are considered poor or low-income, and they’re hoping to mobilize more of them to become politically active…

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The campaign has visited Shreveport, and St. James Parish, and is scheduled to visit Baton Rouge next week.

Police are hunting for a white vehicle that is suspected to have struck and killed a Monroe teenager in a hit and run incident in Monroe Tuesday evening. Monroe Police Detective Reggie Brown is asking for the public’s help in identifying the vehicle and it’s driver. High school sophomore Ashley Dorsey died in the crash. Brown says there’s limited information available as to how it occurred.

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