Today is Memorial Day, the day that many people consider to be the unofficial start of summer. Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Charlton Meginley says there will be several events throughout the state paying tribute to America’s fallen heroes.
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This summer, you can stay cool and enjoy the outdoors by visiting one of Louisiana’s 21 state parks. State Parks Director Brandon Burris says three parks have swimming pools where you can take a dip, and several other parks have beaches with swim areas…
The best part – the pools, the beaches and the splash pads are all no additional charge.
The Louisiana Department of Health is responding to an overdose crisis in pregnant women with Project M.O.M. – Maternal Overdose Mortality. In the next 90 days, Program Director Carrie Templeton is bringing hospital and community partners together to develop a plan to track data and performance to help develop best practices and pilot programs. She says improving access to care by training and supporting providers in multiple settings is key.
Sad news in the world of entertainment as the patriarch of Duck Dynasty has passed away. Phil Robertson died yesterday at the age of 79. While no cause has been released, his family says he had been battling Alzheimer’s Disease. There will be a public memorial service; plans are still in the works. There will also be a private funeral and burial.