If you use artificial tears for dry eyes you need to check the brand name and if they are made by EzriCare, stop using them immediately. State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter says the CDC issued an alert after someone died of a bacterial infection linked to its use, at least five others lost their vision…
Cut 10 (11) “…artificial tears.”
Kanter says these are not prescription eyedrops they are over the counter and Ezri is spelled E-z-r-i. (EZ-ree-care)

Another candidate announces he will run for governor of Louisiana this fall. He is 56-year-old Jeffrey Istre, a resident of Kaplan, an Army veteran, and an oilfield professional. Istre has never held political office, and is running as an independent s he’s not a fan of the two major political parties…
Cut 7 (07) “…really OF the people.”

Federal and state agencies have approved over $2-billion to fund the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion project. State Coastal Protection & Restoration Authority executive director Bren Haase says the project has been in planning and development stages for decades…:
Cut 4 (07) “…rather than later.”
The Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion will connect the Mississippi River to the coast; distributing sediment, soil, and nutrients carried in the river along the state’s rapidly eroding coast.

The governor’s office announces restoration work has been done on more than 20 orphaned well sites since mid-January as a result of funding provided by the federal infrastructure legislation. Another dozen will wrap up in the coming. Patrick Courreges with the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources says they are focusing their efforts in north Louisiana…
cut 15 (13) “…most part”