School is back in session and authorities are urging drivers to use caution on the roadways. American Automobile Association spokesperson Don Redman says drivers need to take special care to keep their hands on the wheel and not on their phone…

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The use of any handheld device in a school zone is prohibited even to engage in a phone call. “Hands-free zone” signs have been posted throughout the state.

Researchers have uncovered what may be a link between poor sleep and an increased risk for Alzheimer’s Disease. Director of Imaging at LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center Owen Carmichael says there’s a protein produced throughout a person’s life that he calls the “garbage of the brain.” Carmichael says that Alzheimer’s is caused when there is too much of this protein stored up and not emptied out…

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More information is being distributed to the public about Louisiana’s safe haven law, which allows parents to legally give up a baby until they’re two months old. Department of Children and Family Services Secretary Suzy Sonnier says a mom or dad can give their infant to an individual at a number of safe haven locations, but cannot leave the baby unattended…

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She says they want people who feel like they’re in a crisis to know this law exists.

Football practice begins today for Louisiana High School Athletic Association schools, although afternoon high temperatures continue to rise. Louisiana High School Coaches Association Director Terrence Williams says teams are given “best practice guidelines” as steps to take to avoid heat stroke…

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The LHSAA has issued an extreme heat warning to remind parents, coaches and student athletes of the dangers of heat related illnesses.