The brand new SEC Network, which promises to air more than 1,000 live events in its first year, will officially launch today at 5pm. Michelle Southern reports…:
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A federal judge has approved a 48-million dollar class action settlement for Bayou Corne residents affected by a sinkhole that was discovered two years ago. Scott Carwile has more…
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A warning from the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals alerts travelers, beach goers, and fisherman about two diseases, vibrio vulnificus (vul-nif-ick-us) and the chikungunya (chik-un-gun-yuh) virus. Eric Gill reports…
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The long anticipated SEC Network, which promises to air more than 1,000 live events in its first year, will officially launch today at 5pm. Herb Vincent, who is a former leader within the athletic department at LSU, is the associate commissioner of communications for the Southeastern Conference. He says the SEC Network will broadcast 24 hours a day, 7 days a week all year, all SEC all the time…:
Vincent says the SEC Network will also feature several daily shows similar to what you’d see on Sportscenter -and- “The SEC Storied” series which is similar to ESPN’s 30 on 30. He says you’ll see stories from all 14 schools in the Southeastern Conference…:
Vincent says tonight’s feature show is called “The Stars Are Aligned” which profiles 14 famous figures who will each represent their team in the Southeastern Conference. He says the first show on at 5 will be a special 3 hour “SEC Now” which will spotlight live shots from each of the 14 campuses. Vincent says what’s most impressive about the SEC network is that it it’s available to more than 90 million homes on launch day. He says the schools also worked really hard to make this happen…:
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A federal judge has approved a 48-million dollar class action settlement for Bayou Corne residents affected by a sinkhole that was discovered two years ago. The lawsuit was brought against Texas Brine which was operating a salt mine that is believed to have caused the sinkhole. One attorney for the plaintiffs, Larry Centola, says they are happy with the judge’s approval…
The settlement will compensate 269 residents who lived in the area. They will receive payments for their property and damages. The exact amounts will be determined by a Special Master. Centola says residents should begin to see some settlement money within the next few months…
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The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals issues a warning for travelers, beach goers, and fisherman about two diseases, vibrio vulnificus (vul-nif-ick-us) and the chikungunya (chik-un-gun-yuh) virus. State Health Officer Dr. Jimmy Guidry says vibrio vulnificus is one of the flesh-eating bacteria found in brackish or saltwater…
He says vibrio vulnificus can be fatal, but it is treatable if you catch it early. DHH says the flesh-eating bacteria has infected 8 people in Louisiana this summer. Guidry says the chikungunya virus is usually transmitted by mosquitoes in the Caribbean. He says initial symptom of this virus resemble the flu…
There is no vaccine or specific treatment for the chikungunya virus. Louisiana has confirmed eight travel-related cases. Guidry says the virus is not fatal, but it can be painful. He says if you think you’ve come in contact with either of these, you should see a doctor quickly. Guidry says these warnings are intended to keep the public informed about these diseases…
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The former chief financial officer at the Catahoula Sheriff’s office faces theft and malfeasance charges after he allegedly gave himself two unauthorized pay increases. State Police Trooper Albert Paxton says the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s office provided the evidence that led to the arrest of 61-year-old George Tosspon of Jonesville
Paxton says the state audit revealed Tosspon received over 22-thousand dollars in excess wages from August 2009 to November 2013. He says Tosspon surrendered to investigators…
Paxton says Tosspon faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted. He says last May, Cathahoula Parish Sheriff James Kelley requested that the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations look into accusations that Tosspon stole public funds…
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The battle for the starting quarterback position at Louisiana Tech is heating up between senior Cody Sokol and sophomore Ryan Higgins. Head Coach Skip Holtz says the competition between the two is tight…
He says there is maybe a one percent difference in completion percentage between Sokol and Higgins. Holtz is pleased with the work both quarterbacks have put into practice…
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The LSU Tigers are optimistic that defensive tackle Quentin Thomas will soon be able to fully participate in practice soon. It was reported last week Thoms could miss the season, because of a biceps injury. But Head Coach Les Miles says Thomas is not as serious as once thought
If Thomas is healthy for the start of the regular season, expect to see him get a lot of playing time, because he has the most experience out of any defensive tackle on the team. As far as the battle for starting quarterback between Anthony Jennings and Brandon Harris, Miles is not saying who is leading that competition, but they are giving great effort