The Attorney General’s office issues a legal opinion stating local governments have the power to remove members of library control boards. Kevin Gallagher reports…:
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An East Baton Rouge Grand Jury is set to hear evidence in the Madison Brooks case tomorrow. Authorities say the LSU student from Covington was raped inside a vehicle before she was let out of the vehicle and then struck and killed by a passing motorist last month. Attorneys for the defendants say the sex was consensual.

LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center says based on its research social engagement and learning is a much better defense against cognitive decline than exercise for older African Americans. Lead researcher Robert Newton says physical exercise is still important, but keeping the brain active is also key…
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African Americans are twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s, or other dementias, than whites…and are generally under-represented in health and aging research.

The Louisiana Family Forum announces Ira and Margery Milan of New Orleans are the winners of their longest known married couple award as they’ve been husband and wife for 81 years. Louisiana Family Forum President Gene Mills says they also want to recognize Lauris and Earline Broussard of Abbeville, who were married for 82 years, before Earline died last week at the age of 98…
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State Attorney General Jeff Landry issues a legal opinion stating local governments have the authority to remove members of Library Control Boards. Chalmette Representative Ray Garafalo says he asked Landry to render the opinion after local officials came to him with their concerns…:
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More local governments are becoming concerned with the possibility of children accessing adult reading materials in the public library.

So far there’s only one person who has announced they are running for State Treasurer this fall and that’s state representative Scott McKnight, a Republican from Baton Rouge. McKnight says he’s a fan of outgoing Treasurer John Schroder, and says he’d run the Treasury, and represent Bond Commission, much as Schroder does…:
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On this Valentine’s Day, the Louisiana Family Forum announces the state’s longest known married couple…
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Nestle Purina PetCare Company is voluntarily recalling select lots of Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets el Elmental prescription dry dog food because of elevated levels of Vitamin D. Ag Commissioner Mike Strain…
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El Elemental dog food is normally prescribed for dogs who have allergies or stomach issues.

A study done at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge shows promise in heading off dementia among older black citizens.
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In Morgan City, 52-year-old Johnell Thomas has been formally charged with seven counts of first-degree rape. Twenty-three-old Dequan Bellock was a janitor at Dutchtown High School in Ascension Parish and he’s been arrested after he allegedly had sex with a student at the school. Lafayette P-D is investigating the shooting of a 16-year-old who is listed in critical but stable condition.

There’s a recall in effect for a Purina Pro Plan specialty food, after two confirmed cases of dogs becoming sick from too much Vitamin D in the formula. Louisiana Ag Commissioner Mike Strain says it’s the EL Elemental dog food that’s been pulled.
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Strain says this is a prescription formula for dogs with special dietary concerns and you can only buy it at a veterinary clinic or select retailers.

After a statewide search, the Louisiana Family Forum announces the winners of the Longest Married Couple on Valentine’s Day for 2023. LFF President Gene Mills says the winning couple is Ira and Margery Milan of New Orleans who recently celebrated their 81st wedding anniversary.
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In addition to the Milans, the Family Forum also recognizes Lauris and Earline Broussard of Abbeville who were married for 82 years. Mills says sadly before they could honor the couple, Earline Broussard passed away at the age of 98 last week.

Chair of the state Democratic Party, Katie Bernhardt tells The Advocate she’s not running for governor. And while her recent TV ad received criticism from party members, La Politics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford says she never declared her candidacy for any office in the ad, only that help was coming.
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There’s a belief Louisiana Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson will be the lone major Democrat to enter the race.

The third ranked LSU women’s’ basketball team suffered its first loss of the season yesterday as they fell to top ranked and defending national champion South Carolina 88-64. Coach Kim Mulkey says her team needs to put that loss behind them..
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If you want to eat healthy, consider eating more potatoes. Many people avoid potatoes because it’s believed the starchy vegetable can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes. But scientists at the LSU Pennington Biomedical Research Center say they are largely misunderstood. Assistant Professor Candida Rebello says, when cooked correctly, ‘taters are a great source of potassium and fiber…:
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Rebello says they conducted a study in which participants lost weight while eating a potato-rich diet.

It’s American Heart Month. LSU New Orleans Cardiologist Doctor Frank Smart says the risk factors for heart disease are diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking and family history. He says there are treatments for blood pressure, cholesterol and smokers can stop smoking…
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Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Louisiana and the United States.

Insurers can now apply for grants from the Insure Louisiana Incentive Program which was funded in the special session to incentivize new and existing insurance companies to write residential and commercial policies in coastal areas. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says the goal is to reduce the number of Citizens policyholders, who are seeing a 63-percent increase in premiums. Donelon says a similar program after hurricanes Katrina and Rita reduced the number of Citizens policies by 40-thousand…
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Louisiana Democratic Party Chairwoman Katie Bernhardt has told the Advocate she will not run for governor. She produced a campaign ad suggested she might, but it did not sit well with many Democrats. La-Politics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford…
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February is American Heart Month and heart disease is the leading cause of death in Louisiana. Do you know what your risk factors are? Brooke Thorington has more.
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Alonzo Bagley’s family has filed a civil lawsuit against the Shreveport Police Department. He was fatally shot by a Shreveport officer on February third.

Baton Rouge Police arrest two 19-year-olds from St. James Parish for their involvement in a nightclub shooting last month that wounded 12 people.