Louisiana is leading the nation in the number of flu cases this year. The drug used to treat the flu, Tamiflu, is flying off local pharmacy shelves. Dr. Frank Welch with the State Health Department says Tamiflu only shortens the illness by about a day, but it can help prevent complications and says it’s best when taken soon after the flu starts…
An officer involved shooting is being investigated in Monroe. State Police trooper Michael Reichardt says the yet unidentified suspect was taken to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries with charges are expected to be filed as the investigation continues…
Reichardt says more information on the suspect and the deputy involved is expected tomorrow. Reichardt declined to give the condition of the deputy or who fired the initial shots.
Louisiana is one of eight states that saw a population drop. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, between July 2016 and July 2017, the state’s population decreased by fewer than 2,000 Demographer Greg Rigamer says the state’s budget crisis has not helped encourage job growth in Louisiana, which is causing many to leave. And with a projected one-billion-dollar shortfall, there doesn’t seem to be a quick fix coming…
The US Department of Agriculture will test a new method in 2018 for controlling the rampant feral hog population that involves using sodium nitrite. It’s typically used as a meat preserver, and the salty flavor usually keeps wild animals uninterested. Ag Commissioner Mike Strain says part of the testing will be finding out how to get the pigs to actually eat it…
Testing starts early next year.