State Police has been asked by the Department of Health and Hospitals to investigate inconsistencies in water quality reporting in St. John the Baptist Parish. Parish officials announced last week the discovery of a potentially dangerous amoeba in their water supply. Sgt. Nick Manale says DHH did their own independent testing of the water supply…:
CUT 7 (07) “from the parish”
He says their investigation will determine if the conflicting reports are criminal.

A couple from Livingston Parish admit to being under the influence of OxyContin when they left their 6 month old daughter in their car locked in a vehicle for nearly an hour in a parking lot in June. Walker Police Captain John Sharp…:
CUT 13 (10) “of hard labor”
Lana Henry received a seven-year suspended sentence meaning she won’t serve any time. The judge said he hopes the woman will get her life in order.

A new review of judicial candidates qualifying for elections in Louisiana shows a vast majority of judges will be elected or re-elected without opposition this fall. Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch analyzed candidate qualifying data from the Secretary of State’s office. Executive Director Melissa Landry says this should be a reason for concern…:
CUT 10 (07) “being left out”
She says this is detrimental to the overall health of the legal climate because it doesn’t lead to the most experienced or most qualified judge on the bench.