2:30 LRN Newscast June 23

An attorney for nursing home operator Bob Dean responds to the criminal charges his client is now facing as a result of last year’s botched hurricane evacuation plan. Brooke Thorington has more…:

CUT 01(31)      “…Brooke Thorington.”

Residents in Carencro were alarmed to find their tap water coming out a purplish color. City officials say a faulty valve cause a bit too much of a treatment chemical to get into the water, but it IS non-toxic and safe to consume. The water supply is being drained and refilled with clear water today.

 

The Louisiana Conservative Caucus, which is 42 members in the state House, is pushing for a veto override session, after Governor Edwards vetoed 22 bills from the 2022 regular session. Caucus Chairman and Winnfield Representative Jack McFarland says fellow conservatives want to override the governor’s vetoes on criminal justice reform bills and legislation that provided state-funded education options for certain students…among others…:

CUT 11(11)      “…supported individually.”

The ballots – to vote NOT to have an override session – go out July 1st.

It’s National Hydration Day. Louisiana Department of Health’s Regional Medical Director for the Greater New Orleans area, Doctor Shantel Hebert-Magee, says drinking eight to ten glasses of water daily can do wonders for the human body…:

CUT 12(08)      “…joint mobility.”

You’ll need to stay hydrated a temperatures rise to around 100 degrees over the next few days.