Former Louisiana Congressman John Cooksey passed away over the weekend at the age of 80. Cooksey represented Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District from 1997 to 2003. His political career ended when he lost a U-S Senate race against Mary Landrieu. Cooksey also served in the U-S Air Force and he was an eye surgeon.

LSU Health New Orleans continues its research on COVID treatments and the latest study “shines a new light” on a possible new treatment. Brooke Thorington explains.
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As the legislative session ends this evening, it looks like Louisiana voters will have at least 8 Constitutional Amendments to vote on this fall. J-M-C Analytics pollster John Couvillon says that’s a lot of amendments for voters, who will also face choices for U.S. Senate, Congress and numerous local elections…:
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Lawmakers could still approve additional constitutional amendments today including House Speaker Clay Schexnayder’s legislation that calls for a centralized sales tax collection system.

The U-S Army Corps of Engineers will begin 122-million dollars of work this summer to improve the storm defenses surrounding Grand Isle. Mayor David Camerdelle is appreciative of the work but wishes they would use more rock and clay, instead of sand…
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