In a new poll by the Glascock Group, Republican Dr. Ralph Abraham has taken the lead in the 5th District Congressional race. Eric Gill reports…:
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The New Orleans Police Department says three people are arrested in connection with a hit-and-run accident involving a stolen ATV which struck and killed a woman. They say 29-year-old Darrin Smith was booked with manslaughter in the July 27th death of 37-year-old Daphne COla. Two others who allegedly left the scene are booked with accessory to manslaughter.

The Department of Health and Hospitals says Louisiana Medicaid will no longer pay for early elective medically unnecessary deliveries of newborns before 39 weeks of the pregnancy. DHH Secretary Kathy Kleibert says women need to realize convenience births are not good and the benefits to having your baby full term are important…:
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But she says any births before 39 weeks that are deemed medically necessary will continue to be covered.

Louisiana State Police Retirement System Board of Trustees is holding a public meeting this afternoon to discuss concerns of possible political maneuvering which created a law giving Col. Mike Edmonson a big retirement boost. State Treasurer John Kennedy says the findings clearly state that the proposal is against the constitution and he doesn’t expect much debate today…:
CUT 5 (09) “bad policy”