18:30 LRN Newscast March 23, 2016

Residents of Donaldsonville have been advised not to drink the water until further notice, because the Peoples Water System has been treating its drinking water with elevated levels of chlorine dioxide. State health officer Dr. Jimmy Guidry says says the health risks are minimal for most people, but it could be dangerous for pregnant women and children.

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The “do not drink” alert will remain in effect until further notice.

Former Angola Warden Burl Cain spoke briefly today on the investigation by several agencies that eventually cleared him of accusations he was a corrupt prison leader. Cain says the investigation ruined his life.

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Legislation that seeks to put an end to the LHSAA’s split playoff format won approval from the House Education Committee. Jeff Palermo has the story….

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Louisiana legislators are considering adding blaze pink to the hunters orange requirements. Bogalusa Representative Malinda White hopes this encourages more women to hunt and says other states have passed similar bills. The House Natural Resources Committee passed the bill without objection.