The first meeting of the task force studying the impact of illegal immigration was held today in Baton Rouge. Denham Springs Representative Valarie Hodges, who chairs the task force, says ignoring the problem of illegal immigration effects the quality of life for everyone…:
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She says the group is looking to minimize the cost to Louisiana taxpayers for having illegal immigrants in the state.

After DHH reported that the brain-eating amoeba was discovered in Sterlington’s water system in Ouachita Parish, hundreds of residents turned out last night to hear from state and local officials at a town hall meeting. The amoeba was detected in the North Monroe Water System which serves 8400 residents. The more than 300 people who turned out were told the water is safe to drink, but you might notice changs in the taste during a 60-day chlorine burn.

A grand jury has indicted a man and his pregnant girlfriend in the death of a sex offender who repeatedly assaulted the woman throughout her childhood. 21-year-old Jace Crehan and 18-year-old Brittany Monk, both of Walker, face second degree murder charges in the death of 47-year-old Robert Noce of Zachary. Legal analyst Tim Meche says this is not a difficult case for prosecutors…:
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Officials say Noce had just begun serving probation for sexually abusing Monk when he was killed.

The Louisiana Association of Educators and the Louisiana Federation of Teachers are teaming up to spotlight political candidates who support the best interest of public education. LFT Public Relations Director Les Landon says the two organizations are usually competitive…:
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The “It’s Time to Get it Right” campaign seeks to educate the public candidates who view education as a priority.