Three first of their kind migraine treatments are now available after testing showed promising results for those who suffer from the crippling headaches. The CGRT-Antagonists are injected, and researchers say they take about a week to kick in. LSU Health New Orleans Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurology Amy Voight…
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Voight says check with your doctor and your insurance provider about the availabity of the the new drugs that are on the market.

The first legal crop of medical marijuana is expected to be picked this week. G-B Sciences is growing the medicinal marijuana and they say the product could be ready to ship next month. But state regulations make it unclear on when the medical pot will be available to patients. The state department of agriculture still needs to find a third-party to test the product.

The United Cajun Navy is on location in Landhaven and Panama City Florida, sites of mass destruction in the wake of Hurricane Michael. It’s been a week since the storm passed, and officials say it could be months before power and services are restored. United Cajun Navy Founder Todd Terrell says he’s never seen devastation this bad.
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Terrell says one of the biggest challenges has been cell phone service.

The Port Barre High substitute teacher arrested for allegedly having sex with a student in a classroom, while the rest of the school attended a pep rally, has bonded out of the St. Landry Parish Jail. Port Barre Police Chief Deon Boudreaux says 25-year-old Constance Robertson told him that she thought the student was 18…
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The school system has also fired Robertson.

There are many Louisiana folks assisting with the Hurricane Michael recovery efforts in the Florida panhandle. United Cajun Navy Founder Todd Terrell says Michael caused so much destruction there is very little local infrastructure left. Terrell says the people of the Panhandle are in serious need of assistance.
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Terrell says if you’d like to help go to the United Cajun Navy Facebook page.

Those who suffer from migraines know how impactful they can be on a person’s daily life, but health professionals say there are three new drugs having great early results. LSU Health New Orleans Assistant professor of Clinical Neurology Amy Voight says the new medication lacks the side effects of previous migraine treatments…
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Ask you doctor about the new migraine medication that’s available.

Another Louisiana teacher has been arrested for having sex with a student. Michael Farrar reports this alleged incident happened in the classroom…
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There’s been a slight decline in the composite average ACT score among Louisiana students. Last year the composite average was 19.5, but this year it is 19.2, which ranks 45th in the country. The U-S average is also down. Louisiana is one of 17 states that require high school seniors to take the college readiness test.

A week ago today, Hurricane Michael made landfall along the Florida Panhandle and United Cajun Navy Founder Todd Terrell says the devastation is unprecedented…
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Louisiana bishops are preparing to release the names of clergy who have been credibly accused of sexually abusing minors. New Orleans Archbishop Gregory Aymond says they are reviewing files that date back 50 years to make sure the list is accurate and complete. He says it will be published sooner rather than later.

Good news for migraine suffers. There’s three new drugs on the market that can prevent the horrible headaches. Doctor Amy Voight, with the LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine, says it’s an important breakthrough since 20-percent of Americans experience regular migraines…
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Voight says talk with your doctor about whether these new drugs can help your migraine issues.

The Louisiana Lawsuit Absue Watch says a new study finds the state’s civil justice system costs the economy one-point-one billion dollars every year which results in 15-thousand jobs lost because it encourages frivilous lawsuits. L-L-A-W executive director Lana Venable points to one policy in particular, which requires lawsuits under 50-thousand dollars’ worth of claims must be heard by a judge…
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During a pep rally at Port Barre High School in St. Landry Parish a substitute teacher allegedly had sex with a 16-year-old student in a classroom. Port Barre Police Chief Deon Boudreaux says they have evidence the two had sex, because the student video taped the incident…
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25-year-old Constance Robertson of Washington has been charged with Felony Carnal Knowledge of a Juvenile and the school system she’s no longer a substitute teacher in St. Landry.

A week ago today, Hurricane Michael made landfall along the Florida panhandle causing extensive damage along the coast. United Cajun Navey Founder Todd Terrell has been assisting with recovery efforts and says the damage he’s seen is worse than Hurricane Katrina…
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Terrell says the Cajun Navy is taking donations to assist Floridians suffering from a lack of supplies.

A study claims Louisiana is bleeding jobs and cash due to the state’s worst in the nation TORT policy, that fosters what advocates say is an environment of frequently frivolous lawsuits. Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch Executive Director Lana Venable says the study was conducted by a Texas group who compared our state’s policies to Ohio’s and their formula showed…
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The Perryman Group for Citizens against Lawsuit Abuse says TORT policies cost Louisiana 1.1 billion in direct costs, and 141-million in combine state and local tax revenue.

State Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson says they have identified a contractor to make the repairs to the Sunshine Bridge at Donaldsonville, but it’s not an easy fix, which is why officials say it will be weeks before vehicles can use the bridge. Donaldsonville Mayor Leroy Sullivan says from what he’s been told by DOTD officials, the structure took a huge hit from a barge crane last Friday…
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It’s a very serious situation in the Florida panhandle as thousands of residents are trying to get back on their feet after Hurricane Michael delivered a harsh blow to that region. A lack of gasoline is one of the main issues. Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain has sent one of his employees to Tallahassee to assist with fuel operations…
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Tonight’s Mega Millions jackpot is the third largest in US lottery history and the most ever for the multi-state lottery game. The payout is 667-million dollars, or over 372 million, if you take the straight cash option. Louisiana Lottery spokesperson Dustin Annison credits changes made to the Mega Millions game last October for the huge jackpot…
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Powerball’s jackpot for tomorrow night is 345-million dollars.

Many gas stations and grocery stores in Ouachita Parish are applauding the police jury’s decision to allow Sunday alcohol sales in unincorporated areas of Ouachita Parish. Police jury president Scotty Robison says they heard from business owners who support Sunday alcohol sales, because they can not compete with stores in Monroe, Sterlington and Richwood, where you can already buy alcohol on Sundays…
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The new ordinance is effective immediately.

Bad news for those who regularly use the Sunshine Bridge at Donaldsonville. State transportation officials say the highway that links both sides of Ascension Parish will be closed for weeks, because extensive repairs are needed after a crane barge hit the structure on Friday. Donaldsonville Mayor Leroy Sullivan can understand the frustration…
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Sullivan says the commute may be longer tomorrow, as schools in the area re-open.

The Council for a Better Louisiana supports the six constitutional amendments on the November 6th ballot. Amendment Two asks voters if a unanimous jury should be required in felony cases. CABL President Barry Erwin explains why they back the historic legal change.
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You can now purchase alcohol at grocery stores and gas stations in unincorporated areas of Ouachita parish on Sundays as result of a 4-2 vote by the Ouachita Parish Policy Jury. Jury President Scotty Robinson says he voted for the ordinance, after polling residents…
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Opponents raised concerns about an increase in D-W-I’s and that Sunday is the Lord’s Day.

Another cold front is moving through Louisiana, it will keep temperatures in the 50s in north and central Louisiana today. State Climatologist Barry Keim….
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This front is also bringing heavy rain. A Flash Flood warning is in effect for Iberia, Lafayette, St. Martin and Vermilion Parish until 12:15 this afternoon.

Recent polling indicates Democrats will retake control of the House following the mid-term elections. That will have a significant impact on House Majority Whip Steve Scalise. The Republican from Jefferson Parish says the battle is coming down to around four dozen seats…
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The Louisiana mid-term elections are not expected to bring any surprises as the incumbents are expected to win.

There are six constitutional amendments on the November 6th ballot, the first one asks voters whether convicted felons should be prohibited from running for office for five years after they complete their sentence. Council for a Better Louisiana President Barry Erwin expects it will pass…
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Today is the last day to register online for the November 6th election.

The Alexandria Police Department arrested one of its own officers for simple assault. The A-P-D says corporal Ronnie Stevens Junior threatened and yelled at a woman on Sunday and another woman accuses Stevens of yelling and cursing at her in front of her children. Stevens was off-duty at the time. Chief Jerrod King says its no fun to arrest one of your own officers.

The Department of Veterans Affairs in New Orleans receives 85,000 dollars to fight veteran homelessness. Matt Doyle has more on the story.
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