The day Doctor Christine Ford testified to the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee the National Sexual Assault Hotline saw a 201-percent increase in calls that day compared to a typical day. Assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry at LSU Health New Orleans, Michelle Many, says although the call volume has increased, she believes that until there is a change in the way allegations are received and those that raise allegations are treated, reports to law enforcement will not swell…
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Many says it is important for sexual assault survivors to speak with someone they trust.

It’s the first week of October, but no sign of fall. High temperatures this week will be around 90-degrees. State Climatologist Barry Keim says unfortunately we’ll have to wait a little longer this year, before cooler temps arrive…
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At least the tropics are relatively quiet. Forecasters are watching a broad area of low pressure in the southwestern Caribbean Sea that has a low chance of developing into a tropical depression as it moves northwest.

Louisiana has the highest FAFSA submission rates in the nation according to a new report. That means more students than ever are applying to see what financial aid they qualify for when it comes to post-secondary education. EdTech Senior Consultant Stephanie Marcum says the 84 percent participation rate comes down to a new mandate for graduating high school seniors.
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It’s estimated 16-percent of students in the Class of 2018 who did not submit the FAFSA may be missing out on more than 94-million dollars in aid.

The Louisiana Department of Health tested the drinking water at 12 elementary schools built before 1986 and did not find heightened levels of lead. State Health Officer Doctor Jimmy Guidry says if elevated levels of lead were found in the drinking water, repairs would be needed…
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Guidry says the legislature requested the testing to get better idea how aging infrastructure is impacting drinking water quality.

LSU Health New Orleans is the recipient of a one-point-three million dollar federal grant to pay for the training of sexual assault nurse examiners in 12 parishes in southeast Louisiana. Doctor Jessica Landry says currently one-point-three-million residents share one sexual assault nurse examiner and the New Orleans area sees a little more than two times the national average when it comes to sexual assault cases…
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The endangered dusky gopher frog got its day in the front of the U-S Supreme court today as eight justices heard oral arguments from lawyers representing a St. Tammany Parish landowner, who is unable to develop part of his land because it’s been designated as critical habitat for the amphibian. Mark Miller is representing Edward Poitevant and says unfortunately the four-to -four ideological split certainly increases the chance his client is ruled against…
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Collette Adkins is an attorney representing the Center for Biological Diversity and says if that ideological split were to occur, then it would be a win for the amphibian…
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But Miller says another possible outcome would be the ordering of re-arguments in the case once a ninth justice is selected.

The Louisiana Health Department does not find heightened levels of lead after testing the drinking water in 12 elementary schools built before 1986. Jeff Palermo has more…

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It was a St. Tammany landowner versus an endangered frog today at the US Supreme Court. Matt Doyle has more.

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If the eight justices who heard the case today give a split ruling, then the federal government wins the case, based on lower court rulings.

It was St. Tammany man versus endangered frog today at the US Supreme Court. Matt Doyle has more.
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If the eight justices who heard the case today give a split ruling, then the federal government would win the case, based on lower court rulings.

5th ranked LSU is getting ready for Saturday’s game at 22nd ranked Florida. The game will kick off at 2:30. The SEC announced today LSU’s home game against 2nd ranked Georgia on October 13th will also be a 2:30 kickoff
The Louisiana Health Department says they did not find heightened levels of lead after testing the drinking water at 12 schools built before 1986. State health officier Doctor Jimmy Guidry says the results are encouraging, but it doesn’t mean the drinking water at all older schools is lead free. He says they will test the water at 12 more schools next year and 12 more after that…
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The legislature requested the testing be done to get a better idea on how aging infrastructure is threatening safe drinking water.

LSU Health New Orleans has received a $1.3 million grant from the US Department of Health and Human services to increase the availability of sexual assault nurse examiners, or SANEs, in twelve southeast Louisiana parishes. With many of those parishes being limited on resources, Dr. Jessica Landry, says they will use the funds to train more nurses.
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Today the U.S. Supreme Court hears oral arguments in the case of a St. Tammany man who is protesting the U-S Fish and Wildlife Service designation that a portion of his land is off limits for unfettered development due to its importance to the endangered dusky gopher frog. Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino says it’s a ruling that could restrict the scope of the Endangered Species Act.
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Edward Poitevent, the land owner, argues that because the land is not habitable for the frog in its current form, it should not be classified as critical habitat.

For the first time this season, the Saints game did not have a heart pumping finish. Instead, New Orleans methodically took care of the New York Giants with a 33-18 win. Alvin Kamara had three rushing touchdowns in the second half and the defense had three sacks and two forced fumbles.

Governor John Bel Edwads has led a delgation to California where they’ll meet today with executives from Netflix, Warner Brothers, NBC Universal and Walt Disney Studios. Executive Director of Louisiana Entertainment, Chris Stelly, says they will promote Louisiana as a prime location for motion picture production and an ideal location for permanent investment…
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Tomorrow, the delegation will meet with executives from HBO, Hulu, CBS and Sony.

The Board of Regents will conduct an audit on admission policies at Louisiana universities and colleges after LSU made the decision to not automatically disqualify a student if he or she scores under a 22 in the ACT. Higher Ed Commissioner Kim Hunter Reed says they want to make sure students are enrolled at schools where they can be most academically successful.
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Governor John Bel Edwards and other state officials are in California today where they’ll meet with Hollywood Studios to promote the state’s film tax credit program, which was changed in 2017. Executive Director of Louisiana Entertainment Chris Stelly says they are highlighting the benefits of those changes…
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Meetings are scheduled with Netflix, Warner Brothers, NBC Universal and Walt Disney Studios today.

The Board of Regents will conduct an audit on admission policies for Louisiana’s universities. It’s in response to LSU’s decision to no longer simply disqualify an applicant who doesn’t score at least a 22 on the ACT. Higher Ed Commissioner Kim Hunter Reed says they want to find out if admission standards are identifying students who will graduate…
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The audit is expected to be completed next Spring.

The dusky gopher frog will have its day in front of the US Supreme Court today as a St. Tammany man challenges the scope of the Endangered Species Act. Matt Doyle has more.
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20-year-old Dyteon Simpson of Baker is behind bars charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of LSU basketball player Wayde Sims. Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul says Simpson shot Sims as he tried to defend a friend who was getting punched while on the ground. Simpson’s bond has been set at 350-thousand dollars.

The F-B-I has started its investigation into claims of sexual misconduct by U-S Supreme court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Kennedy says Kavanaugh and his first accuser appeared credible during their Thursday appearances before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Kennedy says it’s likely that neither of the two is lying…
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The U-S Supreme Court, with just eight justices, begins its fall term today and they will hear a case out of St. Tammany Parish, where a landowner has filed suit against the federal government because they will not allow him to develop a portion of his land, because of the dusky gopher frog. The endangered species no longer resides in Louisiana, but possibly could on the plaintiff’s land. Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino…
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Governor Edwards is leading a delegation aimed at promoting Louisiana’s film tax credit program to big studios in California. Kevin Barnhart has more.
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Alvin Kamara ran for three second-half touchdowns on Sunday as the Saints defeated the New York Giants 33-18. Will Lutz made a career-tying four field goals and the Saints defense gave up just 299 yards on the day. New Orleans is 3-1 and in sole possession of first place in the NFC South.