A study done at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge shows promise in heading off dementia among older black citizens.
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In Morgan City, 52-year-old Johnell Thomas has been formally charged with seven counts of first-degree rape. Twenty-three-old Dequan Bellock was a janitor at Dutchtown High School in Ascension Parish and he’s been arrested after he allegedly had sex with a student at the school. Lafayette P-D is investigating the shooting of a 16-year-old who is listed in critical but stable condition.

There’s a recall in effect for a Purina Pro Plan specialty food, after two confirmed cases of dogs becoming sick from too much Vitamin D in the formula. Louisiana Ag Commissioner Mike Strain says it’s the EL Elemental dog food that’s been pulled.
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Strain says this is a prescription formula for dogs with special dietary concerns and you can only buy it at a veterinary clinic or select retailers.

After a statewide search, the Louisiana Family Forum announces the winners of the Longest Married Couple on Valentine’s Day for 2023. LFF President Gene Mills says the winning couple is Ira and Margery Milan of New Orleans who recently celebrated their 81st wedding anniversary.
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In addition to the Milans, the Family Forum also recognizes Lauris and Earline Broussard of Abbeville who were married for 82 years. Mills says sadly before they could honor the couple, Earline Broussard passed away at the age of 98 last week.