The Louisiana Department of Health has launched the State Health Improvement Plan, or SHIP, to ensure they’re meeting the health goals of the state. Mel Bridges has more.
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The Republican National Convention will culminate this evening with their Presidential nominee Donald Trump’s speech. Brooke Thorington has more.
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An alligator attacked a 9-year-old boy when he and his family were swimming in Lake Pontchartrain on Sunday. Sean Richardson has more.
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The Louisiana Department of Health has launched the State Health Improvement Plan (SHIP), which surveyed six thousand Louisianans to determine four priority areas for improving health. Robert Hines with LDH says SHIP is a roadmap that will lead to action in the future.
Cut 4 (11) “…handle on.”
The four priority areas of SHIP are behavioral health, community safety, maternal and child health, and chronic disease. Hines says these areas were identified due to community input, and he wants SHIP to serve as a reminder to community members that…
Cut 5 (08) “…like to see.”
Hines says the only way SHIP can keep serving the community is through community input, and encourages residents to get involved with SHIP by joining a work group for a priority area via the website.
Cut 6 (10) “…year after year.”
You can track how well SHIP goals are being met at LouisianaSHIP.com.
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Presidential candidate Donald Trump will address delegates at the Republican National Convention this evening, just days after an assassination attempt on his life. When asked what we can expect from Trump’s speech, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson said…
Cut 7 (10) “…forward to that.”
Johnson addressed delegates Tuesday evening at the convention where the evening’s theme was Make America Safe Again. After Saturday’s tragic events in Pennsylvania that also claimed the life of one attendee, and seriously injured two others, Johnson says this convention is emotional.
Cut 8 (08) “…we’re about.”
The Benton, Louisiana native says he told Trump that he could become the most consequential president in the nation’s history because Republicans will have to fix every metric of public policy.
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Trump’s speech will be the culmination of the four-day convention in Milwaukee.
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A 9-year-old boy was attacked by an alligator while swimming in Lake Pontchartrain on Sunday. The boy was with his family near the mouth of Bayou St. John around dusk when the alligator bit him on the leg. His father quickly intervened, managing to free the boy from the alligator’s grip. LSU Ag Center Alligator Specialist Mark Shirley…
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Emergency services were called immediately, and the boy was airlifted to a nearby hospital, where he underwent surgery. Authorities have since closed the area for swimming and are working with LDWF to locate and capture the alligator. This incident has raised concerns about safety in areas where humans and wildlife habitats overlap.
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Shirley reminds the public to exercise caution and be aware of their surroundings while swimming in natural bodies of water, especially during peak alligator activity periods.
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The boy’s condition is stable and doctors expect him to make a full recovery.
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Former congressman and Baton Rouge Senator Cleo Fields wants to return to DC and this time, represent the newly drawn 6th Congressional District. The district was modified to favor a minority candidate. Fields says he believes in the Voting Rights Act and that the state should have a second majority-minority district because a third of Louisiana’s population is Black.
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Former Opelousas lawmaker, Republican Elbert Guillory says he’s running because he believes the government has stopped protecting Americans, specifically those in the 6th district which stretches from Caddo to East Baton Rouge Parish.
Guillory says the education system is a disaster and crime is negatively impacting everyone in the state.
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Also running is newcomer Quentin Anthony Anderson who’s registered as a Democrat.
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Because Congressman Clay Higgins is attending the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, New Iberia Senator Blake Miguez filed on his behalf. Higgins is seeking a fifth term in DC. Miguez says Higgins is a great asset to southwest Louisiana.
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Miguez says Higgins has the support of former President Trump, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, and Governor Landry. Miquez says Higgins wants to continue his work on behalf of residents in the state’s 3rd Congressional district.
Cut 16 (08) “…affordable again.”
As of Wednesday evening, Higgins will be challenged by another Republican, and two Democrats on the November 5th ballot.
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U-L Lafayette Athletics Director Dr. Bryan Maggard has signed a contract extension through June 2029. Maggard, who joined the Ragin’ Cajuns in 2017, says his challenge for the future is navigating NIL deals.
Cut 17 (19) “…do that.”
The extension comes a few weeks after Ragin’ Cajun softball legend Alyson Habetz was brought on as head coach. Maggard believes head coaches are the most important hires that athletic directors can make, and he’s more than pleased with the coaches he’s assembled.
Cut 18 (17) “…competitive seasons.”
Maggard says he’s overseeing about $20 million in capital projects, including a new football stadium. That, combined with NIL and TV deals, means fundraising will be a crucial part of the Ragin’ Cajun’s future. Maggard encourages fans to support however they feel comfortable, whether that’s buying a ticket, donating to athletics or anything in-between.
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