LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center is participating in a new national clinical research study that will test the effectiveness of a new drug that could slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Pennington’s Doctor Jeffrey Keller says no new drug has been approved by the federal government for Alzheimer’s treatment since 2003, so that’s why they are excited to participate in this important study….

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For more information on the study call (225) 763-3000.

The state Department of Transportation says inspection work on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge which began today will go through September 10th. They say different portions of the east and westbound sides between Whiskey Bay and milepost 117 will be closed between 7am and 2pm. DOTD Spokesman Rodney Mallett says this is required maintenance performed every two years…

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Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes while the bridge inspections are underway.

Louisiana State Police say a pedestrian who they believe had been drinking was struck and killed last night in Lafourche Parish. Trooper Evan Harrell says the victim, 26-year-old Jace Sevin of Lockport, was transported to St. Anne Hospital where he was pronounced dead from injuries he sustained after being run over. He says alcohol is suspected on the part of the victim..:

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He says impairment is not suspected on the part of the driver.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says residents of and visitors to False River are happy about the planned man-induced draw-down of the lake which begins today. LDWF Director of Inland Fisheries Mike Wood says while this first draw-down is not going to do a lot on its own, it’s happening in conjunction with lots of other work…

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They say this is the first step in the long awaited False River Restoration project.