Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agent Stephen Rhodes was presented with the Carnegie Medal by Governor John Bel Edwards. The medal was for his heroic actions in 2022 where he rescued nine people from a capsized boat. And when he found out a seven-year-old girl could not be found… He says he didn’t hesitate… he just jumped in the water.
The young girl was airlifted to a New Orleans hospital and made a full recovery.
LSU Health Shreveport has opened its $79 million Center for Medical Education. Dean of the School of Medicine Dr. David Lewis….
Dogs around the country are becoming sick from a mystery canine respiratory illness. Though no cases have been reported in Louisiana, Ginger Guttner with the LSU Vet School says up to 16 states have reported cases of Atypical Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex…
As the illness spreads to other states and holiday travel increases, Guttner says it’s important to call ahead and ask questions before boarding your dog.
The Top Five 2023 baby names for Louisiana are out. The top names for boys are Liam, Elijah, Noah, Luke, and James. The top five names for girls are Olivia, Amelia, Ava, Charlotte, and Harper. Baton Rouge General Hospital Spokesperson Katie Johnston says she wouldn’t be surprised if LSU’s Heisman Trophy winner’s name makes the list next year