Patients now have direct access to physical therapists without having to see a doctor first, as a result of legislation passed this year. But the Louisiana Orthopedic Association says this new law could be costly for patients. LOA spokesperson Barbara Carey says if patients want insurance to cover their P-T treatment, they need to see a doctor first:
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Parks Senator Fred Mills authored the new law…:
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The law went into effect as soon as the governor signed it.

A report compiled by the Richland Parish Sheriff’s Office concerning the over heating death of their only K-9 unit will be sent to the DA for review. The dog was left in a vehicle and his handler, Deputy John Cummings, has resigned from the sheriff’s office.

A 31-year-old father and prep baseball coach is facing murder charges in the death of his 8 month old daughter, after mistakenly leaving her in a hot car Wednesday causing her death. Baton Rouge Police say Marvin Mercer of Zachary is charged with negligent homicide.

Louisiana ranks second in the country for the percentage of people who drink soda every day, according to a report from 24/7 Wall Street. Halen Doughty has more…:
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The left lane of I-10 in Kenner was closed Wednesday after a portion of the roadway buckled. State Police said on its Facebook page that the road was not safe to drive on at the time, but repairs have been made and all lanes have reopened.