9:30 LRN Newscast

Two former State Troopers are no longer facing criminal charges for their roles in the alleged coverup of Ronald Greene’s in-custody police death. Judge Thomas Rogers says the actions of John Peters and Dakota Demoss did not result in obstruction of justice. Three people remained charged for their roles in Greene’s roadside death in Union Parish in 2019.

With qualifying for the fall elections just 4 weeks away, could we see some declared candidates for Governor decide NOT to run?

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The clock is ticking for homeowners who suffered damage from hurricanes in 2021 and 2022 to complete the survey to find out if they qualify for rebuilding grant dollars. Restore Louisiana hosts an outreach session today in Lake Charles at the Allen P. August Center from 3:30 to 6:30. State Office of Community Development Director Pat Forbes….

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Since its launch in February 2022, the program has offered more than $208 million in grant awards to over 2,590 homeowners affected by 2020-21 disaster events. Homeowners who are unable to attend the event can complete the survey at restore.la.gov.

The start of a new school year is quickly approaching and health officials are reminding parents to make sure their children are up to date on their immunizations. State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter says childhood vaccination rates have dropped from 97 to 94 percent.

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Kanter says a 95% immunization rate equates to herd immunity.