A tragic weekend crash in Livingston Parish leaves a Prairieville woman dead, after her car submerged in the Amite River.   State Police Trooper Christian Reed says they got a call around 10:30 Saturday night…:

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37-year-old Sarah Marshall was unable to get out of the vehicle and drowned. The crash remains under investigation.

Want to quit smoking? A new law taking effect in August will mean your health insurance must cover the cost of smoking cessation help. Here’s Bossier City Republican Rep. Ray Crews speaking for the bill…:

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The law mandates no deductibles, co-pays or co-insurance for smoking cessation aid.

The CDC has identified cases as the first US-originated cases of malaria in more than two decades. Brooke Thorington has more…:

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Frequent visitors to Lafayette’s Zoosiana are mourning the passing of beloved white tiger, Jolie. The 19-year-old was suffering hip problems and chronic joint pain. She was gently euthanized over the weekend. White tigers rarely live to 19. Jolie was well-taken-care-of, and zoo officials say she will be missed.

Beginning August 1, a new law allows Louisiana residents with private insurance or Medicaid who want to quit smoking to enroll in a six-month smoking treatment program. Teiko Foxx has more…

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The CDC has identified cases as the first US-originated cases of malaria in more than two decades. Brooke Thorington has more.

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State Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash that claimed the life of 37-year-old Sara Marshall of Prairieville after her car was submerged in the Amite River. Trooper Christian Reed says they were contacted around ten-thirty Saturday night about the incident in Livingston Parish.

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Despite being fully restrained, Marshall was not able to exit the vehicle. Reed says it’s vital that all occupants be properly restrained so you are less likely to have a head injury that will keep you from being unable to respond when your vehicle goes underwater.

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Reed wants to remind motorists, especially during the 4^th of July holiday, to never drive impaired and to remain vigilant when driving on the roads and waterways.

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The cause of the crash remains under investigation and toxicology samples were collected.

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People in Louisiana who want to stop smoking will be able to take advantage of a six-month smoking cessation treatment provided by health insurers beginning August 1 –  under a new law signed by Governor John Bel Edwards. Cancer Advocacy Group Executive Director Chad Landry believes the availability of treatment will help a large population of smokers in Louisiana

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The mandate applies to both private health insurance and Medicaid. Benefits include nicotine replacement products, such as nicotine patches, gum, lozenges and nasal spray, and prescription medication. Individual and group counseling are also covered. Metairie Representative Laurie Schlegel says the state brings in millions in tax revenue but there’s limited spending on combating tobacco use.  

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Under the new law, the insured will not be subject to deductibles, co-insurance, co-payments, or any other out-of-pocket payments. All the insured person needs is a recommendation from their doctor. Bossier City Republican Representative Raymond Crews…

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Louisiana has the 11th highest percentage among U.S. states of adults who smoke, according to the American Lung Association.

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The first US-based cases of malaria have been identified in Florida and Texas. According to the CDC, they are the first to originate in the country in the last two decades. Chief of Community and Population Medicine at LSU Health New Orleans Dr. Benjamin Springgate says malaria is a parasite that’s spread by mosquitos.

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Symptoms can develop ten days to four weeks after an individual is infected. In the more severe cases, individuals can have neurological damage.

Previous cases in the US were from individuals who traveled outside the country and returned with the disease. Springgate says however the cases in Texas and Florida originated in the states.

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Springgate says because of the outbreak local officials in Texas and Florida will increase mosquito control. If you have upcoming travel to known infected areas outside of the US, he says there are preventative medications you can take before, after, and during your trip. But if you are infected….

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The CDC deems the overall threat of malaria in the US to be “extremely low,” these cases are a reminder to be vigilant in mosquito-prone areas.

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Beginning August 1, a new law signed by Governor John Bel Edwards will allow Louisiana residents with private insurance and Medicaid who want to quit smoking to enroll in a six-month smoking treatment program. Teiko Foxx has more…:

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Avoyelles Parish deputies report they retrieved a body from the Red River near Marksville Saturday. They got a call about a possible drowning victim at around 2 pm and had located the remains by 5. As yet they have not released the age, gender or name of the victim.

State Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash that claimed the life of a Prairieville woman after her car was submerged in the Amite River. Troop A spokesman Trooper Chris Reed says it happened Saturday night around 10:30 and they still do not know why 37-year-old Sarah Marshall drove off the roadway. Impairment has not been ruled out. Reed says please remain alert and unimpaired while driving…:

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The crash remains under investigation.

The first cases of malaria in the U.S. have been detected in Florida and Texas; the first of domestic origination in a decade. Dr. Ben Springgate is with LSU Health in New Orleans. He says mosquito bites are the culprit…:

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Take steps to avoid being bitten, because…who needs that? Right?

Caddo Parish Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a shooting that critically injured an 18-year-old south of Cross Lake Monday night. Authorities say he was shot during an argument between two groups at PBS Pinchback Park. The victim was taken to Ochsner LSU Health in Shreveport for treatment. Deputies say eyewitnesses told them that gunfire erupted shortly after a verbal altercation. The incident remains under investigation.

After her car was submerged in the Amite River Saturday night 37-year-old Sara Marshall of Prairieville died as a result. Trooper Christian Reed says despite being restrained; she was unable to exit the vehicle. He says it’s vital that all occupants be properly restrained so you are less likely to have a head injury that will keep you from being unable to respond when your vehicle goes underwater.

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The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

Beginning August first health insurers in Louisiana are now required to offer six months of smoking cessation to help them kick the habit. Metairie Representative Laurie Schlegel

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Insured individuals will not have to pay co-pays or any out-of-pocket expenses due to the new law going into effect.

The first US-based cases of malaria have been identified. According to the CDC, they are the first to originate in the country in the last two decades. Chief of Community and Population Medicine at LSU Health New Orleans Dr. Benjamin Springgate says previous cases were from individuals who traveled outside the country and returned with the disease. But the most recent cases in Texas and Florida originated in the US.

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The CDC deems the overall threat of malaria in the US to be “extremely low,

People in Louisiana who want to stop smoking can now take advantage of a six-month smoking cessation treatment provided by health insurers under a new law signed by Governor John Bel Edwards. During testimony on the bill, Cancer Advocacy Group Executive Director Chad Landry said the availability of treatment will help a large population of smokers in Louisiana

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The new law applies to both private carriers and Medicaid. 

State Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash that claimed the life of 37-year-old Sara Marshall of Prairieville after her car was submerged in the Amite River. Trooper Christian Reed says they were contacted around ten-thirty Saturday night about the incident in Livingston Parish.

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The cause of the crash remains under investigation and toxicology samples were collected.

The Supreme Court’s ruling that President Biden overstepped his authority on student loan debt forgiveness receives criticism. Brooke Thorington has more.

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A poll conducted for Reboot Louisiana on the governor’s race shows Democrat Shawn Wilson slightly ahead of Republican front-runner Jeff Landry, and it also shows former LABI head Stephen Waguespack surging into 3^rd place. Political analyst Roy Fletcher feels it’s no coincidence Waguespack shows well in a poll done by his supporters…:

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Reboot LA’s poll shows Waguespack 14 percentage points in just three months, to take an unofficial 3^rd place.

After close to 50 years in law enforcement, Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator announces he will not seek re-election. Prator says a recent diagnosis of a treatable cardiac condition played a role in his decision:

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Taxes on e-cigarettes and vape products in Louisiana tripled on July first. Department of Revenue Secretary Kevin Richard says retailers who purchase the products tax-free directly from authorized manufacturers are required to pay the state excise tax…

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The first US-based cases of malaria have been identified in Florida and Texas. The CDC says it’s been two decades since cases originated in the US. Chief of Community and Population Medicine at LSU Health New Orleans Dr. Benjamin Springgate says malaria is a parasite spread by mosquitos.

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The threat in the US remains extremely low.

The US Supreme Court’s rejection of President Biden’s student loan plan to erase portions of their loans is receiving criticism. New Orleans Congressman Troy Carter says it sends the wrong message to students who’ve worked hard to get their college degrees.

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Carter says the federal government regularly forgives the debt of businesses, industries, and even small countries and students deserve the same. 

Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator says he will not run for re-election due to a recent diagnosis of a treatable heart condition. Prator says he will continue to serve as sheriff for the next 12 months.

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At the end of his current term, he will have served 24 years.

A new poll in the Governor’s race shows GOP candidate Stephen Waguespack moving into 3^rd place, but is it an accurate representation of voter preference? Kevin Gallagher reports…:

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 State Police have identified the woman who was killed after her car crashed into the Amite River in Livingston Parish on Saturday night. They say for unknown reasons, 37-year-old Sara Marshall of Prairieville ran off the road and into the river. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

A new poll on the 2023 Governor’s race shows Democrat Shawn Wilson slightly ahead of Republican front-runner Jeff Landry, but also shows former LABI head Stephen Waguespack surging into 3rd place. The poll was conducted for Reboot La, a PAC supporting Waguespack. Political analyst Roy Fletcher says this poll is accurate…:
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Fletcher places more faith in independent pollsters.

Taxes on e-cigarettes and vape products in Louisiana have tripled as of July 1. Secretary of Department of Revenue Kevin Richard says retailers must use electronic age verification platforms…:
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The law also says beginning on October 1st, manufacturers will have to register their products with ATC.

The US Supreme Court ruling that President Biden overstepped his authority to forgive federally backed student loans is receiving criticism. This ruling comes on the heels of affirmative action being overturned for college admission which New Orleans Congressman Troy Carter says is another example of politics in the nation’s highest court:
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Carter says the federal government regularly forgives the debt of businesses, industries, and even small countries and students deserve the same.

LSU Star Pitcher Paul Skenes has raised nearly $50,000 for Folds of Honor, a non-profit that provides educational scholarships to the family members of military and first responders who have fallen or been disabled. Skenes’ effort got a big boost when Raising Cane’s founder Todd Graves kicked in $20,000.

The chance that lawmakers will return to Baton Rouge for a veto override session went up Friday as Governor John Bel Edwards nixed anti-LGBTQ legislation. The Governor promised he would veto any measures similar to Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay Bill” that seeks to ban talk about gender and sexual identity in K-12 classrooms. The governor called such proposals an attack on some of the state’s most vulnerable children.

Under a new law that went into effect July 1st, the taxes on nicotine vape products and e-cigarettes nearly tripled. Teiko Foxx reports..:
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The US Supreme court is being criticized for it’s decision to strike down President Biden’s student loan cancellation plan. New Orleans Congressman Troy Carter says it sends the wrong message to students who’ve worked hard to get their college degrees…:
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The court’s decision means payments would start back up again in October.

Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator says he will instead retire at the end of this year and not seek re-election. He says he wanted to announce his decision because there are only six weeks left to qualify for the office…:
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He stressed he is not resigning. Prator became sheriff in Caddo 23 years ago, and has been in law enforcement for 50 years.

A new poll on the 2023 Governor’s race shows Democrat Shawn Wilson slightly ahead of Republican front-runner Jeff Landry, but also shows former LABI head Stephen Waguespack surging into 3rd place. The poll was conducted for Reboot La, a PAC supporting Waguespack for Governor. Political analyst Roy Fletcher says he’s recently seen two independent polls that contradict Reboot La’s findings:
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The gubernatorial primary election is October 14th, and the general election is November 18th.

After close to 50 years in law enforcement, Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator announces he will not seek re-election. Prator says a recent diagnosis of a treatable cardiac condition played a role in his decision:
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State Police have identified the woman who was killed after her car crashed into the Amite River in Livingston Parish on Saturday night. They say for unknown reasons, 37-year-old Sara Marshall of Prairieville ran off the road and into the river. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Supreme Court’s ruling that President Biden overstepped his authority on student loan debt forgiveness receives criticism. Brooke Thorington has more…:
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