The Louisiana Conservative Caucus is calling for the Louisiana Legislature to override more of the Governor’s vetoes. Jeff Palermo has the story…:

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A bill Governor Edwards did NOT veto places a hard limit on how long a juvenile offender can be held in solitary confinement. The Governor signed the bill into law this week. Meanwhile the state’s Office of Juvenile Justice continues dealing with security issues at its facilities.

Today marks 50 years since the signing of Title IX, which expanded athletic opportunities for females. Minden native Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes is a former UNO basketball standout, former athletic director at Dillard University and is now commissioner of the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference. She says Title IX has brought about progress, but political and educational leaders have to maintain a commitment to equality…:

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Observing National Hydration Day…Dr. Shantel Hebert-Magee, with the state Department of Health, says drinking enough water daily to stay hydrated regulates your body temp and helps with electrolytes…:

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Sher says in this harsh summer heat, hydrating is more important than ever.