Two defense attorneys have told the Associated Press that the fatal shooting of former NFL running back Joe McKnight was in self-defense. Matthew Goetz and Gerard Archer are representing 55-year-old Ronald Gasser of Terrytown. Gasser has been indicted on a charge of second-degree murder. But in an email to the A-P, Gasser’s lawyers say McKnight attempted to enter Gasser’s vehicle and he shot McKnight because he feared for his safety.

There is a shortage of paramedics around the country and that problem persists in Louisiana too. Acadian Ambulance says they could use 30 more paramedics and they are offering a 15-thousand dollar signing bonus for new hires in an effort lure more people to their industry…
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Cox says it takes two years to complete rigrourous course work to become a paramedic.

Tomorrow is World Cancer Day and health professionals are urging older adults to make sure they get annually checked for certain cancers. Donna Williams, with LSU Health New Orleans says strides in the medical field have greatly reduced the risk of cervical cancer….
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Williams says more than half of cancers can be detected early and cured.

A-and-E’s “Live P-D” is coming to St. Tammany Parish. The Friday night television show is like “Cops” but it shows police activity live at departments around the country on a Friday night, unfettered and unfiltered. St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s office spokesperson, Captain Daniel Seuzeneau says the show will likely show their deputies catching crooks, but you’ll see plenty of good guys too…
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