After 48 years in the state legislature, term-limited Senate President John Alario has decided he’s had enough. Alario announced yesterday he will not run for a seat in the House. Alario is the only Louisiana lawmaker to have the distinction of serving twice as Senate President and twice as House Speaker. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Alario was well respected….
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Gov. Edwards issues a statewide emergency declaration following a cybersecurity attack on several school systems in North Louisiana. Senior Coordinating Official for the Louisiana Cybersecurity Commission Kenneth Donnelly says the state was first made aware of a malware attack on Tuesday…
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Donnelly says State Police, National Guard, GOHSEP, and the Office of Technology service are working alongside the FBI in response to the attack.

An LSU Professor had the roles reversed when he found himself depending on students as he went into cardiac arrest. Math professor Dr. James Oxley was swimming laps on campus July 5th when he slipped under the water and eight students jumped into action to save his life. Oxley says his cardiologist told him it was the students’ training that made the difference.
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His doctors say the 66-years-old did not suffer any heart or brain damage. He was out of the hospital two days after his near-death experience.

An LSU professor is alive today thanks to a group of students who saved his life after he went into cardiac arrest while swimming on campus. Brooke Thorington has more.

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The folks at the Circle T Cattle Company in Church Point are so serious about the love for a prized cow, they’ve had it cloned. Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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After nearly five decades in the state legislature, Senate President John Alario has decided not to run for a seat in the Louisiana House. Jeff Palermo has the story….

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An LSU Professor had the roles reversed when he found himself depending on students as he went into cardiac arrest. Math professor Dr. James Oxley was swimming laps on campus July 5^th when he slipped under the water and eight students jumped into action to save his life. Oxley says his cardiologist told him  it was the students’ training that made the difference.

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Isabella Alvarez, a senior from New Orleans was a lifeguard on duty that day, says she will never forget that fateful day.

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Katie Estes a junior from Memphis is studying early childhood education. Her CPR experience will be an asset in her career field.

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Oxley and the students say the experience has bonded them for life.

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The town of Church Point has a unique designation as being the home to the state’s first cloned cow. The cow lives at Circle T Cattle Company. Several years ago, owner Bob Thibodeaux purchased a cow that won awards all over the world. The cow became so valuable, Thibodeaux says he looked into insuring the cherished bovine.

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The original cow that was duplicated has since been sold and lives in Florida. Thibodeaux says the clone, named Eight over nice, has the exact look and personality of the original.

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The cloning of the animal took place in the state of Iowa, then was transported back to Louisiana. Eight over nine is now just over a year old. Thibodeaux says they have the ability to clone the cow again if the need arises.

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Visits are available by appointment by contacting the Circle T Cattle Company.

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Gov. Edwards issues a statewide emergency declaration following a cybersecurity attack on several school systems in North Louisiana.  Senior Coordinating Official for the Louisiana Cybersecurity Commission Kenneth Donnelly says the state was first made aware of a malware attack on July 23^rd.

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This is the first activation of Louisiana’s emergency support function relating to cybersecurity.  Donnelly says Louisiana State Police, National Guard, GOHSEP, and the Office of Technology service are all working alongside the FBI in response to the attack.

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Donnelly says they are making a statewide effort to educate everyone throughout the state to be on the look and safeguard themselves from possible future attacks.  Donnelly says you can find resources with GOHSEP.

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Senate President John Alario is ending his political career after 48 years in the state legislature. Alario who is term-limited had the option of running for a House seat, but the Republican from Westwego decided to spend more time with his family. Pinsonat says Alario is one of Louisiana’s most influential politicians

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Alario has twice served as Senate President and twice as House Speaker. The Senate says he’s one of only four lawmakers in the nation to do that. Pinsonat says the 75-year-old tax accountant was well respected at the State Capitol…

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Alario was first elected to the Louisiana House in 1972. There are some who say Alario is part of the problem with state government. But Pinsonat says many of Alario’s critics never met him, while governors and legislators trusted him because he always kept his word

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The Saints hit the practice field this morning, but star wide receiver Michael Thomas will not be there. The 26-year-old is seeking a new contract that would make him the highest-paid receiver in the NFL. Coach Sean Payton hopes the contract talks will not linger

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One of the big position battles in camp is at center. Free agent signee Nick Easton and rookie Erik McCoy will battle to replace the retired Max Unger. Payton says is looking forward to the competition

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General Manager Mickey Loomis says he wouldn’t say they are close to agreeing on a new contract with Thomas, but he says they are not far off. Thomas is reportedly looking for a 20-million dollar a year contract that would make him the highest-paid receiver in the NFL. Loomis says some negotiations take longer than others

The attorney representing an Alexandria mom facing second-degree murder in the death of her five-year daughter is seeking a sanity commission to determine if she’s competent to defend herself. Don Molino has the story…
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A Concordia Parish Sheriff’s deputy was shot today at an apartment complex in Vidalia. The suspect has been in a standoff with authorities for most of the day. The wounded deputy has been identified as Walker Mackel and the Concordia Sheriff’s office says they are receiving positive updates on him.

Louisiana Department of Health will begin enforcing the state’s new crawfish and shrimp labeling law approved by the legislature after a heavy push from the state’s seafood industry. The law lets patrons at restaurants know the origin of their meal. LDH Environmental Services Chief of Field Operations Carolyn Bombet…
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Bombet says if an establishment does not use menus, an 18×18 inch sign must be put on display.

Star wide receiver Michael Thomas was not present as the Saints reported for training camp today. Thomas is reportedly seeking a new contract that would make him the highest paid receiver in the NFL. The voice of the New Orleans Saints, Zach Streif, says Thomas is making the right move by staying away…
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Streif is not expecting Thomas stay away from Saints camp for a long time.

Rapides Parish Sheriff deputies had to revive Jasmine Anderson after a suicide attempt this morning. The 24-year-old Alexandria mom is accused of killing her five-year daughter. Her attorney, Chad Guillot (Gee-oh) says a hearing is set for next Tuesday for a judge to determine if a sanity commission is needed…
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Saints receiver Michael Thomas did not report with the rest of his teammates on the first day of training camp. Thomas is asking for a new contract that would pay him 20-million dollars a year, the largest ever for an NFL wide out. The voice of the Saints Zach Streif doesn’t think this will be a lengthy holdout…
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Thomas has performed as one of the best receivers in the NFL over the last three seasons.

LSU announces its beer and wine policy for sale at concessions stands in the general seating areas of Tiger Stadium. A new SEC policy approved in the Spring gave schools the option to sell beer and wine in public areas. LSU Senior Associate athletics director Robert Munson says it’s something fans have asked for
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The Louisiana Department of Health will begin enforcing the state’s new crawfish and shrimp labeling law approved by the legislature. The law lets patrons at restaurants know the origin of their meal. LDH Environmental Services Chief of Field Operations Carolyn Bombet says if a restaurant is not falling in line with the law, contact LDH who will investigate…
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The attorney representing an Alexandria mom facing second-degree murder in the death of her five-year daughter is seeking a sanity commission to determine if she’s competent to defend herself. Don Molino has the story…
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KNOE is reporting an officer was shot in Vidalia at an apartment complex and authorities are currently engaged in a standoff with the suspect. No other information is available.

Term-limited Senate President John Alario will not seek election into the House of Representatives, which will end his 48-year career in the state legislature.

LSU releases its rules for beer and wine sales in the general seating areas of Tiger Stadium. Sales will stop at the end of the third quarter and the SEC mandates all beer and wine will be poured into a cup, also no more than two alcoholic beverages may be purchased per transaction. LSU Senior Associate Athletics Director Robert Munson says they expect an increase in revenue from beer sales, but not sure how much…
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LSU has not set prices for beer and wine purchases.

Saints Wide receiver Michael Thomas is seeking 20-million dollars a year, which is why he did not report for training camp today. Thomas is entering the final year of his current contract. New Orleans has reportedly offered 18 to 19-million dollars a year. Thomas has been one of the best receivers in the NFL.

Rapides Parish Sheriff deputies had to revive Jasmine Anderson after a suicide attempt this morning. The 24-year-old Alexandria mom is accused of killing her five-year daughter. Her attorney, Chad Guillot says if doctors find Anderson is not competent, she’ll be sent to the state’s mental hospital in East Feliciana Parish in an effort to restore her competency…

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Guillot says a hearing is set for next Tuesday for a judge to determine if a sanity commission is needed.
A political action committee backing Representative Ralph Abraham unleashes ads attacking fellow gubernatorial Republican candidate Eddie Rispone.  In the ad released on social media, it references that Rispone, a wealthy businessman, is trying to buy the election.  ULM Poli Sci Professor Joshua Stockley says he is not surprised that the attacks have begun.

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LSU announces it will sell beer and wine in public areas of Tiger Stadium this season. Brooke Thorington has more..

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The US Department of Justice announces it is ending a moratorium on executions and one of the five federal death row inmates that were named by the Attorney General to be put to death is Alfred Bourgeois, a LaPlace man convicted in 2002 of abusing and murdering his two year old daughter. The incident happened in Corpus Christi, Texas. The executions are scheduled to take place at a Federal Prison in Indiana between December 9 and January 15^th.

The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s office says they had to revive Jasmine Anderson after a suicide attempt. The 24-year-old Alexandria mom is accused of killing her five-year daughter. Her attorney, Chad Guillot (Gee-oh) asked for a sanity commission to evaluate Anderson to see if she can assist in her defense…
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Guillot says if medical professionals find that she’s not competent, she’ll be sent to the state’s mental hospital in East Feliciana Parish for treatment.

Fans sitting in the general seating areas of Tiger Stadium can purchase beer and wine this football season. LSU Senior Associate Athletics Director Robert Munson says most concession stands will sell a variety of domestic and imported beer as well as red and white wines…
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Sales will stop at the end of the third quarter and the SEC mandates all beer and wine will be poured into a cup.

Starting September 1st, the state health department will begin enforcing the state’s new labeling law that requires restaurants to say on their menus the country of origin of their crawfish and shrimp. L-D-H Environmental Services Chief of Field Operations Carolyn Bombet says if an establishment does not use menus, an 18-by-18 inch sign must be on display…
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Bombet says if a patron feels a restaurant is not falling in line with the law, they can make a report to LDH.

Saints star wide receiver Michael Thomas is a no-show on the first day of training camp. Thomas is looking for a contract that would make him the highest-paid receiver in the NFL.

LSU releases its rules for beer and wine sales in the general seating areas of Tiger Stadium. Sales will stop at the end of the third quarter and the SEC mandates all beer and wine will be poured into a cup, also no more than two alcoholic beverages may be purchased per transaction. LSU Senior Associate Athletics Director Robert Munson says they expect an increase in revenue from beer sales, but not sure how much…
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A go fund me has been established in the hopes of raising 20-million dollars for a new library at LSU. The library’s condition has been in the headlines this week. LSU president F King Alexander says there has been a shift the last couple of years when it comes to donations to the school, compared to athletics…
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For the 10th straight year, Louisiana’s workforce training program has been ranked as the best in the country according to Business Facilities. Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson says the program has been so successful that Virginia officials have been visiting to get a closer look…
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Louisiana Department of Health begins the enforcement of the crawfish and shrimp labeling law that goes into effect on September 1st. The legislation that was recently signed into law saw a heavy push from the state’s seafood industry so patrons could know the origin of their meal. LDH Environmental Services Chief of Field Operations Carolyn Bombet…
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Bombet says if an establishment does not use menus, an 18×18 inch sign must be put on display.