Governor Edwards signs legislation prohibiting employers from discriminating against job applicants who have been charged with a crime but never convicted. Under the bill by New Orleans Representative Matthew Willard employers are barred from requesting background checks relative to criminal histories of non-felons. Willard says his legislation started as an attempt to outright ban private-sector employers from asking if an applicant has a felony record.

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Two weeks ago, the FDA approved the first drug to treat Alzheimer’s in more than 15 years, despite an independent committee not endorsing Aduhelm (Add-u-helm). Chair of Neurology at Tulane School of Medicine Dr. Demetrius Maraganore (Mare-ah-gah-nor-ay) says this is the first drug to reduce amyloids in the brain which are prevalent among patients.

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Catholic High School in Baton Rouge has vacated its 2017 and 2020 state football championships after the LHSAA determined they violated rules that occurred in 2017 as a result of an investigation that began in March. Gabe Fertitta was the head coach of the Bears during their run to four straight championship games in 2017 and 2020. WBRZ-TV sports reporter Matt Trent says Fertitta told him he did not know about these allegations…

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Fertitta resigned from Catholic in February.

The CDC reports a higher-than-expected number of cases of myocarditis in people who received their second dose of mRNA covid vaccines. LSU Health Shreveport infectious disease professor Dr. John Vanchire says that while myocarditis can be fatal, the inflammation is treatable and shouldn’t scare patients from getting vaccinated…

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Governor Edwards signs legislation to help prevent employment discrimination against those who were charged but never convicted of a crime. New Orleans Representative Matthew Willard says the new law attempts to help out convicted felons who are out of jail and seeking a job.

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Catholic High School in Baton Rouge has vacated its 2017 and 2020 state football championships after the LHSAA determined they violated rules that occurred in 2017. WBRZ-TV sports reporter Matt Trent says while this punishment stems from numerous recruiting violations, more violations could have occurred.

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Neither the association nor the school has provided details on the violations.

The CDC reports a higher-than-expected number of cases of myocarditis in people who received their second dose of mRNA covid vaccines. LSU Health Shreveport infectious disease professor Dr. John Vanchire says cases have been the highest amongst men under the age of 18 and the heart inflammation symptoms include shortness of breath, fatigue, and chest pains.

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The newest drug to treat Alzheimer’s comes with a hefty price tag of $56,000 annually per patient, Chair of Neurology at Tulane School of Medicine Dr. Demetrius Maraganore says he’s recommending that his patients look at participating in a study.

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Authorities have made an arrest in the shooting death of 18-year-old Michael Sherman, the former Richwood High football player in Monroe that was killed Friday night. 21-year old Malech Rucks was booked at the Ouachita Parish Correctional Facility on one count of second-degree murder.

Under a bill signed by Governor Edwards, those who have a criminal history but were never convicted of a crime can’t be discriminated against by employers. Matt Doyle has more.

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The newest drug to treat Alzheimer’s comes with a hefty price tag of $56,000 annually per patient, annually per patient, Chair of Neurology at Tulane School of Medicine Dr. Demetrius Maraganore says

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Catholic High School in Baton Rouge has vacated its 2017 and 2020 state football championships after the LHSAA determined they violated rules that occurred in 2017 as a result of an investigation that began in March. WBRZ-TV sports reporter Matt Trent says he’s learned that inappropriate contact occurred with athletes.

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Neither the school nor the association has not provided details on the violations that occurred.

Governor Edwards signs legislation that should help prevent employment discrimination against those who were charged but never convicted of a crime. New Orleans Representative Matthew Willard says under his bill a business cannot request a background check for an applicant if it did not lead to a conviction.

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Willard says his bill is a step towards “banning the box” for private-sector employers.

Two weeks ago, the FDA approved the first drug to treat Alzheimer’s in more than 15 years, despite an independent committee not endorsing Aduhelm (Add-u-helm). Chair of Neurology at Tulane School of Medicine Dr. Demetrius Maraganore (Mare-ah-gah-nor-ay) says this is the first drug to reduce amyloids in the brain which are prevalent among patients.

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Beginning in July of 2022, wrongfully convicted individuals who are exonerated will be eligible for more money, to compensate them for each year they spent behind bars. Brooke Thorington has more

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Starting next July those who were found to be wrongfully convicted of a crime will see their compensation from the state increase from the current 25,000 dollars a year per year spent in prison to 40,000 dollars a year.  Gretna Representative Joe Marino’s bill received near-unanimous support.

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The maximum you can receive for wrongful conviction is 400,000 dollars.

After being crowded out of the housing market for the first half of the year there’s finally some good news for prospective first-time homebuyers: the price of lumber is plummeting. President of the Louisiana Homebuilders Association Tommy Pinion says the price is down about 45 percent in just over a month…

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Today and tomorrow Senate Education Chairman Cleo Fields will be visiting a few schools around the state to explain his recently signed legislation mandating kindergarten attendance for those who turn five on or before September 30^th. Fields says he expects to get quite a few questions from parents who’d rather homeschool their five-year-olds. He says they’ll have two options…

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Fields says following the state curriculum will make your child TOPS eligible.

53-year-old Keith Hilliard, father of LSU pitcher Ma’Kail Hilliard, died in a Father’s Day drowning accident on the Amite River while tubing. Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard says the Upper Amite River is unpredictable and cautions anyone in the water to pay attention and wear protective life gear.

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Lumber prices are down over 40 percent from May, a historic drop off after the commodity hit historic highs earlier last month. Matt Doyle has more.

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More than 250 thousand so far have registered at Shot At a Million dot com, the state’s COVID Vaccine incentive lottery. The website opened Monday at noon for participants. In addition to a grand prize of a million dollars, weekly prizes and scholarships are also being given away.

Compensation to those who have been wrongfully convicted and served time will increase from $25,000 to $40,000 annually. Sponsor of the legislation Gretna Representative Joe Marino says you are not automatically entitled to the funds once you are exonerated. He says you must have a second hearing.

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The father of an LSU baseball pitcher died in a water accident on Father’s Day in Livingston Parish. Shortly after what started as a family outing tubing on the Amite River, Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard says it was near the Watson area that 53-year-old Keith Hillard went under the water and never came up.

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Hilliard was the father of senior baseball player Ma’Khail Hillard.

Governor Edwards signed another batch of bills from the recently completed legislative session, including the legislation that requires five-year-olds to attend kindergarten. Senate Education Chairman Cleo Fields is excited Louisiana is the 13th state in the nation to adopt this requirement…
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Fields will visit elementary schools in Alexandria and Shreveport today and tomorrow to discuss the legislation with parents.

Lumber prices skyrocketed to all-time highs during the spring, jacking up the cost for a new home. But after record highs in May, there’s been a 40-percent decline since then. Louisiana Homebuilders Association President Tommy Pinion says there is real housing bubble building and he is not sure what will happen when it pops…
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Beginning in July of 2022, wrongfully convicted individuals who are exonerated will be eligible for more money, to compensate them for each year they spent behind bars. Brooke Thorington has more
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The LSU Board of Supervisors has approved a five-year contract for the system’s new president. William Tate will receive a 725-thousand dollar salary and he’ll also receive a 35-thousand dollar housing allowance and 15-thousand dollar per year vehicle allowance. His contract begins July 6th.

The price of lumber has dropped precipitously after hitting a record high early last month. Louisiana Homebuilders Association President Tommy Pinion says the price is down about 45 percent in just over a month, great news for first-time homebuyers.
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Lumber peaked at 1,686 per thousand feet.

Senate Education Chairman Cleo Fields visits elementary schools in Baton Rouge, Shreveport, and Alexandria today and tomorrow to discuss his recently signed legislation that mandates five-year-olds to attend kindergarten. Fields expects to get questions from parents who home-school their children. He says they have two options for homeschooling…
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Governor Edwards has signed legislation that increases the compensation for individuals who are wrongfully convicted and served jail time. Gretna Representative Joe Marino says starting in July 2022, wrongfully convicted individuals will receive 40-thousand dollars, instead of 25-thousand dollars, for each year in jail. He says the maximum is 400-thousand dollars spread across ten years or a lump sum of 250-thousand dollars and the legislation is retroactive…
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Financial analysis of the legislation says 15 people are receiving annual compensation for a wrongful conviction.

The father of LSU senior pitcher Ma’Khail Hilliard, Keith Hillard, died in a tubing accident on the Amite River. Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard…
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Ard believes the death will be ruled an accidental drowning after Keith Hilliard went under the water and never came up.

Lumber prices are down over 40 percent from May, a historic drop off after the commodity hit historic highs last month. Matt Doyle has more.
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The number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients in Louisiana has hit an all-time low. The state health department reported yesterday 245 people were hospitalized with COVID-19. The previous record low was 267. 34-percent of Louisiana residents are vaccinated against the virus.

Baton Rouge Senator Cleo Fields will speak at a few schools across the state today and tomorrow about his recently signed bill mandating Kindergarten for five-year-olds. Fields wants to explain the new law to parents. He says the concept is simple; if your kid turns five by September 30th next year they must be enrolled in kindergarten.
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The law will kick in for the start of the 2022-23 school year.

The LSU baseball program is mourning the death of Keith Hilliard. He’s the dad of senior LSU pitcher Ma’Khail Hilliard. The 53-year-old Keith Hilliard died in a tubing accident on the Amite River. Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard..
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Ard extends his thoughts and prayers to the Hillard family.

Registration began yesterday for a chance to win a million dollars as part of the state’s Shot at a Million campaign and over 160-thousand people who are vaccinated against the coronavirus signed up. The state will hold weekly drawings next month as two-point-three million dollars in cash and scholarships will be given away.

Senate Education Chairman Cleo Fields will visit a few schools across the state today and tomorrow to explain his recently signed legislation mandating kindergarten attendance for five-year-olds…
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Compensation to those who have been wrongfully convicted and served jail time in Louisiana will increase beginning July of next year. Gretna Representative Joe Marino’s bill boosting the annual amount from $25,000 to $40,000 received near-unanimous support in the Legislature.
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A financial analysis of the legislation said 15 people are currently receiving annual compensation from the state for wrongful convictions.

For those looking to purchase a new home, it’s a seller’s market, and the President of the Louisiana Homebuilders Association, Tommy Pinion, does not expect the historically hot housing market to cool off in the near future…
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Pinion says the price of lumber has dropped about 45-percent after hitting a record high in May.