The CDC is continuing to monitor the first severe case of human bird flu in the U.S. Dr. Demetre Daskalakis with the CDC says the patient from southwest Louisiana likely had been exposed to dead birds on his property.

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Dr. Daskalakis says this is the first case linked to a non-commercial backyard flock.

The Louisiana National Guard is celebrating 30 years of its Youth Challenge Program. Lieutenant Colonel Kenny Paul says the Youth Challenge Program was among the first of its kind and one of the most successful.

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Paul says more than 28-thousand kids have graduated, many of whom have gone on to do great things.

Firefighters in Caddo and Bossier parishes now have access to free cancer screenings through a new health initiative. Sean Richardson has more.

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UL Lafayette athletics director Bryan Maggard has fired longtime men’s basketball coach Bob Marlin. The firing comes after the Cajuns won their Sun Belt opener last night. Despite that victory it’s been a tough season – U-L Lafayette is 3-and-9 overall. Marlin had been the Cajuns coach for 13 seasons, leading the program to two NCAA Tournament appearances. Assistant coach Derrick Zimmerman will serve as interim coach.