Health officials say while the Zika (ZEEKA) virus is a threat, it’s not a cause for alarm in Louisiana, just yet. The relatively new mosquito-borne virus has been linked to birth defects in pregnant women. Dr. Joseph Bocchini (bow-cheeny), infectious disease expert at LSU Health Shreveport, says the Zika virus could lead to congenital infection in pregnant women…:
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He says, as of now, there is no spread of the virus in the United States.

The alleged child predator who was a popular north Louisiana television host in the 70s, claims he is not the “Mr. Wonder” that authorities have been seeking for 37 years. Officials in Sandiego had taken into custody a man they identify as Frank Selas III — who is accused of engaging in sex acts with children during a camping trip in 1979. An identity hearing is scheduled for February 11th.

A Monroe man has been sentenced to life in prison after shooting a Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Agent. 29-year-old Luke Jarrod Hust was convicted of two counts of attempted first degree murder. LDWF Spokesperson Adam Einck says last May Hust shot Sgt. Scott Bullitt during a basic vehicle stop after suspecting drugs or alcohol…:
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He says they’re very happy that the judge and the prosecutors were able to get Hust locked up for the maximum time possible.

It’s day two of the LHSAA’s annual convention and there are big votes on the agenda tomorrow regarding the split football championships. There’s also a proposal to go back to a five-class system, another proposal to split playoff teams into metro and rural divisions and there’s also a proposal that would only have Classes 1A through 3A with a split playoff format.