Target shooting has become one of the fastest growing community based sports in the country. But with it comes dangers. Kelley Ray has more.
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The safety of drivers and trick or treaters is top priority for State Troopers. Kelley Ray has more…
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The town of Tuscaloosa is gearing up to host thousands of LSU fans this weekend for the big SEC West matchup between the Tigers and Crimson Tide. Jeff Palermo has more…
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LSU might be a big underdog headed into a date with top-ranked Alabama in Bryant–Denny Stadium Saturday, but that would never stop Tiger fans from traveling to watch it unfold. Barrett Elder with Tuscaloosa Tourism and Sports says LSU/Alabama games are invariably exciting…:
Cut 4 (06) “travels really well”
LSU fans know the atmosphere is electric inside Tiger Stadium for big primetime games like this. Elder says you can expect to see the same thing over there…:
Cut 5 (07) “history in the making”
Alabama has won six straight against LSU, but Elder says both sides consistently put up a challenge which is a blast for fans to take in. He says he’s not one of those fans who is getting tired of seeing the Crimson Tide win…:
Cut 6 (07) “I find it awesome”
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The State Department of Health is warning those who frequent indoor shooting ranges about toxic exposure to lead. There are at least 50 shooting ranges in Louisiana, a third of those are indoor. Dr. David Holcombe with Office of Public Health says there are no regulations in place to control dangerous exposure levels…
Over the past 40 years, the CDC says 36 studies show higher toxic lead levels among those who use gun ranges regularly. Dr. Holcombe says people can take proactive measures to make sure they reduce lead exposure from affecting them…
Health effects from lead can permanently damage vital organs and in children, damage the nervous system, slow growth, create learning and behavior problems. Dr. Holcombe says he saw a hunter with a terrible case of lead poisoning…
He adds to make sure you get regular medical checkups and blood work to monitor your exposure to lead.
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Halloween is today and with that comes trick or treating. State Trooper Jesse LaGrange says it’s vital that drivers easily see children who are out and about. He says make sure they are easily seen in darker shaded costumes…
LaGrange says drivers need to be aware of the extra foot traffic in neighborhoods and drive with caution…
Registered sex offenders cannot participate in trick or treating activities. For extra protection, Lagrange says for parents to be proactive and investigate the neighborhood they plan to take children beforehand…
Other tips include children knowing their address and phone number in case they get lost, trick or treating in well-lit neighborhoods and having parents inspect all candy before eating after returning home.
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Due to an increase in flu activity in Cameron Parish, The Louisiana Department of Health is scheduling an additional flu vaccination clinic. Dr. B. J. Foch (Fosh) says the cases are concentrated in one area…
The flu hospitalizes three-thousand per year and causes about 500 deaths in Louisiana. Foch says the flu shot can be administered to just about everyone and the Department of Health says it’s very important for some segments of the population to get one…
The clinic will be held on Thursday from 8 to 4:30 at the Cameron Parish Health Unit in Cameron. Foch says patients need to make sure to bring insurance cards to move the process along quickly. He hopes everyone who still needs a flu shot comes out…
He says if you miss this chance, you can still get flu shots at pharmacies, doctors offices or federally qualified community health centers.
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19th ranked LSU is getting ready to play top ranked Alabama, but junior tight end Foster Moreau doesn’t sound too stressed out. Moreau was one of several Tiger players to meet with reporters yesterday and here’s what he said when asked to describe Alabama…
Cut 16 (16) “good football team”
LSU has lost five straight to Alabama and in most of those games the Tigers offense found it difficult to move the football. Junior center Will Clapp says offensive coordinator Matt Canada likes to give opposing defenses a lot of different looks, so hopefully that will work this time around…
2011 was the last time LSU beat Alabama. Linebacker Devin White says he gets asked a lot about finally getting a win over the Crimson Tide…
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The Saints are riding a five-game winning streak heading into Sunday’s game against Tampa Bay. New Orleans has been winning with a stingy defense, solid play from quarterback Drew Brees and a running game more formidable than in years past. But Head Coach Sean Payton says there are mistakes that need to be cleaned up or it will cost them later in the year…
Saints cornerback Delvin Breaux is eligible to return to the field this Sunday. He’s missed the first half of the season because of a fractured fibula. Payton says Breaux will be eased back into action…