There is a lot of talk this week about a new study which found brain damage in 99 percent of participating former NFL players. The report says CTE occurs after repeated blows to the head, and it causes things like memory loss, depression, and dementia. But Tulane Institute of Sports Medicine director Dr. Greg Stewart believes the report is a stretch.:
Cut 4 (09) “way too simplistic”
He hopes people don’t think that everyone who plays football will get CTE because there is much more too this.

UL-Lafayette had a statewide economic impact of $379 million in FY-15, according to a study by the New York-based consulting firm Appleseed. University president Dr. Joseph Savoie says the college offers about a 7 to 1 return on investment for the state…:
Cut 7 (10) “throughout the state”

Authorities say a suspected drunk driver has claimed the life of a 17-year-old girl and injured another teen in Red River Parish….:
Cut 3 (31) “I’m Emelie Gunn”

Heat advisories are still posted in much of the northern half of the state today beginning at 1pm through 7pm. The National Weather Service in Shreveport says very hot and humid conditions could put heat index values as high as 109 degrees.