The state health department has now identified 125 people with gastrointestinal illness as a result of a Salmonella outbreak from a bad pot of jambalya in Caldwell Parish. 37 people have been hospitalized. In their testing of stool samples, a second bacteria that’s commonly found on raw meat and poultry has also been identified.

Doctor David Holcombe, with the state office of public health, says make sure you cook chicken thorougly and don’t let it sit out…
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A death has been reported in this Salmonella outbreak. Health officials are still trying to determine if the death can be attributed to the outbreak.

24th ranked LSU goes after its third straight win tonight when they visit Ole Miss. The Rebels are 3-3 and coming off a 57-35 win over Vanderbilt.

Caddo Parish Commissioners vote to remove a Confederate monument and not all are happy. Don Molino has more…
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State Attorney General Jeff Landry announces the arrest of eight people in the Acadiana area on Medicaid welfare fraud charges. Landry says Medicaid fraud occurs when providers use the Medicaid program to obtain money they are not entitled to. He encourages residents to report Medicaid fraud or abuse to his office.
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