The latest update from the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office says 19 people were evaluated and taken to area hospitals after an alleged drunk driver plowed into a group of parade goers watching the Lao New Year parade in Broussard. Three of the victims remain in intensive care. Todd Landry of Jeanerette has been booked on multiple charges.
Those of you heading into or out of Lafayette on I-49, be prepared to see some road work. Andrew Greenstein reports.
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A new AARP report finds that 900-thousand Louisianans are caregivers for adults. Director of Advocacy at AARP Louisiana, Andrew Muhl, says 20-percent of long-term Medicaid dollars is spent on services so an individual can live at home, while 80-percent goes to nursing homes. He says AARP would like to see it closer to 40-60 giving family caregivers state assistance to keep their loved ones at home…
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AARP is advocating that the state provides an additional 750 waivers so families can take advantage of home and community-based services.
LSU’s Cade Arrambide put on a historic performance in the Tigers 16 to 6 win over Tennessee in 12 innings. Arrambide became the first LSU player to hit four home runs in a single game. LSU Baseball Sports Information Director Bill Franques says it was fun to see in person…
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It was LSU’s first series win in Knoxville since 2016.