There’s positive research coming out of the LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans regarding treatment for soldiers and military vets that battle suicidal thoughts and PTSD symptoms. Doctor Paul Harch has found through clinical trials that hyperbaric oxygen therapy can treat those issues…
cut 8 (11) “…their PTSD”
Ten of 12 patients treated with Hyperbaric oxygen therapy did not express suicidal thoughts after treatment.

Republicans in Congress are pushing to approve a tax reform plan that they say will lead to lower taxes on individuals and businesses. House Majority Whip Steve Scalise on what the GOP would like to pass…
cut 14 (09) “…been done”
Scalise made those comments on WWL radio.

The state health department reports 49 cases of gastrointestinal illness from a Salmonella outbreak in Caldwell Parish. The Salmonella poisoning is possibly associated with a fundraiser where jambalya was served. Doctor David Holcombe with the state office of public health says inadequate refrigeration can lead to people getting sick from Salmonella…
cut 12 (09) “…all that”

A lot of LSU fans will make the trip to north Mississippi today for tomorrow’s SEC West matchup with Ole Miss. LSU Alumni Association Senior Director of Alumni Engagement Sally Stiel says they’ll have a tailgate party prior to the game in Oxford…
cut 5 (10) “…good crowd”
Kick-off is at 6:15.

U.S. Representative Steve Scalise of Metairie is hopeful President Trump’s tax reform package will be passed, giving relief to millions of American’s pocketbooks. The House Majority Whip says the Republican’s proposal will simplify the tax code…
Cut 13 (11) “for everybody.”
Scalise says the G-O-P’s tax plan would also help businesses grow.

An LSU Health Sciences Center researcher says military veterans with brain injuries and disorders showed a reduction in suicidal thoughts after undergoing hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Dr. Paul Harch has studied the therapy’s effects on 30 veterans since 2008. He knew some symptoms would be reduced, but was surprised at the final results.…
Cut 7 (05) “the study.”

The salmonella outbreak in Caldwell Parish has state health officials urging Louisiana residents to be careful of cross contamination when preparing food. Dr. David Holcombe with the state Office of Public Health says poultry is the most common cause of salmonella.
Cut 10 (08) “bad deal”
Holcombe says salmonella in pot of jambalya served at a charity softball event led to 49 confirmed cases of gastrointestinal illness and 31 people were sent to the hospital.

On a seven to five vote, the Caddo Parish Commission approved a measure to remove a Confederate monument that’s stood in front of the parish courthouse for over 100 years. Legal challenges are expected.

The Louisiana Department of Health believes jambalaya contaminated with salmonella resulted in 49 cases of gastrointestinal illnes in Caldwell Parish. Thirty-one people have been hospitalized. Doctor David Holcombe, with the state office of public health, says one person who showed symptoms associated with Salmonella poisioning died, but it’s still unclear if that is the cause of his death…
cut 4 (11) “….seven days”
Holcombe says 300 plates of this contaminated jambalaya were served at a charity softball event and more cases are still possible.

Organized Greek activities at LSU are not allowed to have alcohol at their functions until at least January. That’s the decision of LSU President F King Alexander, who last week decided to allow Greek organiziations to have on-campus social events with alcohol. But after receiving cornerning reports, he’s reversed that decision.

NOAA’s long-range outlook calls for a warmer and drier winter for Louisiana. State Climatologist Barry Keim says it’s been warm and dry for much of October, so it looks like that trend will continue…
cut 10 (11) “…bode well”
Another cold front is approaching Louisiana and there’s a good chance for rain this weekend and high temperatures will fall into the 70s on Monday.

Dr. Craig Greene will be sworn in next week as the Public Service Commissioner who will represent the Baton Rouge, Lafayette, and Houma areas. Greene, who has never held political office before, explained why he ran for the position.
Cut 12 (10) “problem solving”
Greene says the biggest challenge facing the P-S-C is getting energy at the cheapest rate possible.

The state’s health department says it appears salmonella in a chicken and sausage jambalya served at a fundraiser caused dozens of people to become ill and it may have killed one person in Caldwell Parish. Doctor David Holcombe with the state office of public health says they have 49 people who have been diagnosed with gastrointenstinal illness and 31 were hospitalized. Holcombe says over 300 plates of jambalya were served so more cases may develop, but he says salmonella is difficult to spread from person to person….
cut 5 (07) “…do fine”
An autopsy will determine determine the cause of the death.

An alcohol ban has been placed back on LSU fraternities and sororities. That decision comes from university president F King Alexander who says he’s learned many Greek organiziations have not taken it serious enough the restrictions that were placed on them in the wake of the death of a Phi Delta Theta who died in a suspected hazing incident.

NOAA’s outlook for the upcoming winter calls for drier and warmer conditions across Louisiana. So does this mean we’ll avoid below freezing temperatures this winter. State Climatologist Barry Keim says have your winter clothes ready….
cut 11 (09) “….or there”

Pineville Police have made an arrest in the stabbing death of 42-year-old Latish White, who was found early Wednesday morning near the Pineville Expressway. 29-year-old Matthew Sonnier of Pineville was taken into custody around midnight in Alexandria. Pineville Deputy Police Chief Darrell Basco says Sonnier was a known acquaintance of White and the two were together at the time of her death…
cut 7 (12) “…the intersection”
Sonnier was charged with second-degree murder.

NOAA’s outlook for the upcoming winter calls for drier and warmer conditions across Louisiana. So does this mean we’ll avoid below freezing temperatures this winter. State Climatologist Barry Keim says have your winter clothes ready….
cut 11 (09) “….or there”

The Louisiana Department of Health has been able to determine 49 cases of salmonella that hospitalized 31 people in Caldwell Parish. Doctor David Holcombe, with the state office of public health, says one person who showed symptoms associated with Salmonella poisioning died, but it’s still unclear if that is the cause of his death…
cut 4 (11) “….seven days”
Holcombe says they believe contaminated jambalaya served at a charity softball event caused the outbreak.

Pineville Police have made an arrest in the stabbing death of 42-year-old Latish White. A passerby found her body near the Pineville Expressway early Wednesday morning. Pineville Deputy Police Chief Darrell Basco says they learned 29-year-old Matthew Sonnier of Pineville was responsible for her death and arrested him in Alexandria…
Cut 6 (11) “apprehended him.”
Basco says Sonnier was a known acquaintance of White and they believe he stabbed her in his vehicle.

Doctor Craig Greene is getting ready to take over as the Public Service Commissioner that represents a large portion of south Louisiana. It’s the first time Greene has held political office and he plans to look at mistakes made in the past to guide his future decisions…
cut 13 (11) “…done wrong”

State health officials suspect Jambalaya is the cause of an outbreak of Salmonella poisoning in Caldwell Parish. Dr. David Holcombe with the State Office of Public Health says there are 49 confirmed cases of a gastrointestinal illness with 31 people hospitalized. He says salmonella is associated with chicken and eggs.
Cut 3 (11) “cooked product”
The Jambalaya was served at a softball charity event.

NOAA predicts La Nina will dictate a warmer and drier winter in Louisiana for a second year in a row. Wetter-than-average conditions are expected across the northern United States. State Climatologist Barry Keim says it’s a similar weather pattern we saw in 2011…
Cut 9 (12) “drought here”

Pineville Police have made an arrest in the stabbing death of 42-year-old Latish White, who was found early Wednesday morning near the Pineville Expressway. 29-year-old Matthew Sonnier of Pineville was taken into custody around midnight in Alexandria. Pineville Deputy Police Chief Darrell Basco says Sonnier was a known acquaintance of White and the two were together at the time of her death…
cut 7 (12) “…the intersection”
Sonnier was charged with second-degree murder.

Newly elected Public Service Commission member Craig Greene says he’ll be sworn in next week to represent the district that covers Lafayette, Baton Rouge and Houma. Greene says he supports clean energy intitatives to produce electricy, but understands the use of wind energy might not be the best option in Louisiana.
cut 14 (10) “…needs met”

The Caddo Parish Commission votes today on removing a statue of a Confederate soldier that stands in front of the parish courthouse. LSU Shreveport Political Science Professor Jeffery Sadow says a vote taken last month indicates the commission is leaning towards removing the monument…
Cut 4 (11) “that monument”
A vote to remove the statue could lead to legal action, because it’s unclear who owns the monument property.

A Pineville man has been charged with second-degree murder in the stabbing death of 42-year-old Latish White. Her body was discovered near the Pineville Expressway early Wednesday morning. Deputy Police Chief Darrell Basco says 29-year-old Matthew Sonnier was apprehended around midnight in Alexandria…
cut 8 (06) “….24 hours”
Basco says they believe Sonnier stabbed White in his vehicle and then dumped the body on the roadway.

NOAA’s long-range outlook calls for a warmer and drier winter for Louisiana. State Climatologist Barry Keim says it’s been warm and dry for much of October, so it looks like that trend will continue…
cut 10 (11) “…bode well”
Another cold front is approaching Louisiana and there’s a good chance for rain this weekend and high temperatures will fall into the 70s on Monday.

Dr. Craig Greene will be sworn in next week as the Public Service Commissioner who will represent the Baton Rouge, Lafayette, and Houma areas. Greene, who has never held political office before, explained why he ran for the position.
Cut 12 (10) “problem solving”
Greene says the biggest challenge facing the P-S-C is getting energy at the cheapest rate possible.

The Caddo Parish Commission votes today on removing the statue of a Confederate soldier outside the parish courthouse. Michelle Southern has more…
Cut 1 (23) “I’m Michelle Southern”

A Jackson Parish paper mill will remain a vital part of north Louisiana’s economy. WestRock has announced that it will enhance operations, saving about 400 jobs at the facility in Hodge. State Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson says it’s a big economic development win…
Cut 10 (13) “that mill.”
The mill’s annual payroll is 28-million dollars.

Pineville Police have made an arrest in the stabbing death of 42-year-old Latish White, who was found early Wednesday morning near the Pineville Expressway. 29-year-old Matthew Sonnier of Pineville was taken into custody around midnight in Alexandria. Pineville Deputy Police Chief Darrell Basco says Sonnier was a known acquaintance of White and the two were together at the time of her death…
cut 7 (12) “…the intersection”
Sonnier was charged with second-degree murder.

KNOE-TV reports salmonella poisoning could be the cause of a mass illness that’s affected about two-hundred people in Caldwell Parish. Many vicitims began complaining of symptoms at about the same time on Monday night. The Speculation is that those who came down with the illness ate from the same pot of jambalaya at a charity softball event.