Medical experts say CPR most likely saved Damar Hamlin’s life moments after he collapsed on the field Monday. Brooke Thorington has more on how you can be trained to perform this life-saving procedure.
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Former East Feliciana School Board member Derald Spears has been charged with payroll fraud after attending only one meeting in 2022. Jeff Palermo has the story…
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Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin continues to show remarkable improvement after collapsing on the field Monday and medical experts say CPR most likely saved his life. Executive Director of Louisiana Capital Area West Red Cross Ed Bush says it was actually a trainer who administered Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation on Hamlin,
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The situation proved just how important it is that individuals are properly trained in the procedure because at any time you could encounter someone in need. Bush says since the early 1900s the Red Cross has been the leading expert on CPR instruction…
Bush says you can find a listing of CPR classes by visiting RedCross.org/CPR. And while it’s a skill you hope you never have to use; Bush says hopefully awareness of just how important it is will prompt more individuals to get trained.
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Bush says basic training for CPR averages a few hours versus certification classes that are more in-depth.
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Former East Feliciana School Board member Derald Spears has been charged with public payroll fraud for only attending one of the 12 meetings the board held last year. 20th Judicial District Attorney Sam D’Aquilla says Spears has committed a crime…
Based on the charge, Spears could face a fine of up to one-thousand and up to two years in prison. D’Aquilla says Spears was compensated for the eleven meetings he missed…
D’Aquilla says they had a similar incident with former school board member Edward Brooks, who missed numerous meetings from 2016 to 2020 and it was pled down to a misdemeanor theft charge after he reimbursed the school system.
Spears attorney says Spears could not attend the meetings because he works at a chemical plant in Ascension Parish. But D’Aquilla says if a job gets in the way of holding public office, then you have to make a decision..
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Spears term ended in December. He did not seek re-election after serving two terms. His case is set to go to trial in June.
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Louisiana is letting the good times roll by kicking off Carnival season with King’s Day. Publisher of New Orleans’ “Mardi Gras Guide”, Arthur Hardy says the celebration is just getting started.
King cake is eaten on January 6th in honor of the Epiphany, which historically marks the arrival of the three wise kings in Bethlehem who delivered gifts to the baby Jesus. Hardy says this tradition holds something special and memorable.
Typically, King cake is made with a rich, brioche dough and a wide array of fillings, such as cinnamon, chocolate, and cream cheese. Each cake is topped with the traditional green, gold, and purple sprinkles. Hardy says there is no right or wrong way to enjoy King cake.
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As of today, Republican Attorney General Jeff Landry is the only major declared candidate for Louisiana Governor in 2023. A few candidates have decided NOT to run, and a handful of fellow GOP members are thinking about it. Landry Campaign spokesman Brent Littlefield says fundraising is running full-speed ahead; anticipating a large field of fellow candidates…:
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Senator Bill Cassidy announced he’s a “no” weeks ago. Senator John Kennedy said he’s not running this week. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser will announce HIS decision next Tuesday. Also reportedly mulling it over: Congressman Garret Graves, Treasurer John Schroder, and state lawmakers Sharon Hewitt and Richard Nelson. Littlefield say the Landry Campaign has a good head start on challengers…:
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Perhaps the biggest gun in Landry’s arsenal: the endorsement of the state Republican Party and the support that comes with that…: