The Louisiana Dept. of Education has received a $67 million grant to better prepare teachers for the classroom. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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The first campaign ad attacking a candidate has been released by Republican Congressman Charles Boustany. UL-Lafayette Pearson Cross says it’s not surprising the target of the attack is GOP State Treasurer John Kennedy. He says it’s a dogfight of a race among the top GOP contenders…:
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While flood victims in south Louisiana are struggling to recover from the August flood, many north Louisianans have still not recovered from the flooding there in March. Monroe Police Juror Pat Moore says many people still have not gotten back into their homes. She says some of the people didn’t know how to get the assistance they need…:
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District Attorney Jerry Jones announced Monday that he is resigning effective November 1st. Jones, who’s served the fourth district since 1991, says his decision is solely motivated by his health and that he does not want to leave office.

Louisiana residents can now buy REAL ID licenses today from the Office of Motor Vehicles. In October of 2020, travelers will need a REAL ID to fly domestically without a passport. OMV COmmissioner Karen St. Germain says in order to get an ID, you’ll need to bring in your birth certificate, social security card and proof of residency and they look similar to your current license.
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LSU Health New Orleans researchers find there is a link between certain types of cancer and sugary beverage consumption. Dr. Melinda Sothern with LSU Health New Orleans says added sugar was found to be connected to some cancers, not natural sugars.
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She says they recommend that people do not have more than three 12 ounce sugary drinks per week.

The new slogan from Keep Louisiana Beautiful aims to raise awareness about the state’s litter problem. Executive Director Susan Russel says she hopes “Love the Boot, Don’t Pollute” will get a message across to Louisianians not to trash our wonderful state. She says they hope to see less garbage in years to come, as volunteers still had a lot of trash to pick up last year.
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She says they are seeing a decline in litter around Louisiana and believes that’s because of the efforts of 35-thousand volunteers.

According to authorities, a 16-year-old Woodlawn student has been arrested today by Caddo Sheriff’s deputies for posting threats about students and teachers on her Instagram account. The posts made on the account wally _ clown  threaten that Woodlawn students and teachers would be kidnapped and killed. Account followers reported the messages to the Sheriff’s office. Threats were also made against students at Fair Park High School. The teenager was booked into Caddo Juvenile Detention Center.

A report by ProPublica finds many state leaders along with residents are very frustrated with the Red Cross’ flood response efforts in Louisiana. The report stems from email’s from state officials showing concern with the organization, as well as many attempts to resolve the issues. Officials with the the governor’s office are reportedly meeting today with the Red Cross.

Keep Louisiana Beautiful has released a new slogan in hopes of reducing litter in the state. Jeff Palermo has more…
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Louisiana residents are now able to purchase REAL ID licenses today from the Office of Motor Vehicles. In October of 2020, you’ll need a REAL ID to fly domestically without a passport. OMV Commissioner Karen St. Germain says the ID will also be needed to enter federal buildings starting in four years.
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She says the REAL ID license will cost 13 dollars for a 4 year duplicate and 17 dollars for a six year duplicate.

The Y-W-C-A of Greater Baton Rouge says pop singer Taylor Swift donated a substantial amount to support flood relief efforts as part of the celebrity’s one million dollar pledge to Louisiana. CEO Diana Payton says the money is going to the Early Head Start center because the one at Glen Oaks High School was forced to closed due to water damage.
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Keep Louisiana Beautiful has released a new slogan that aims to raise awareness about the state’s litter problem. Executive Director of Keep Louisiana Beautiful, Susan Russell, says they hope “Love the Boot, Don’t Pollute” will provide a consistent message to Louisianans not to trash the state. She believes it’s a fitting slogan for the Bayou State, especially the word love.

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Rogers says the slogan appears on bumper stickers that will be placed on 12-thousand state vehicles.

Many flood victims in Denham Springs could be forced to elevate their homes. Mayor Gerard Landry says about 1200 residents were informed by mail over the weekend that initial FEMA assessments show the structure was “substantially damaged” by the flood.

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Landry emphasizes that these FEMA assessments are just an initial snapshot of the damage each home likely received.

A link between sugary drinks and some cancers has been discovered by researchers at LSU Health New Orleans. Michelle Southern has more…

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A committee searching for a new president of the University of Louisiana System has made a recommendation to the full board for consideration. Northwestern State University President James Henderson was the only person submitted for review by the committee. If chosen, Henderson will fill the position vacated by Sandra Woodley in December.

The Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles began issuing REAL ID licenses today. OMV Commissioner Karen St. Germain says beginning in October 2020 this type of identification will be required to fly domestically without a passport.

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St. Germain says the new REAL ID licenses will cost $13 for a four year duplicate.

Researchers at LSU Health New Orleans have identified a risk factor for the development of certain types of cancer. Melinda Sothern with LSU Health New Orleans says sugary drink intake is associated with the risk of a few specific kinds of cancer.

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She recommends having no more than three 12 oz sugary drinks per week.

Many flood victims in Denham Springs could be required to elevate their homes if they were “substantially damaged”. Mayor Gerard Landry says about 1200 residents were informed by mail that initial FEMA assessments show the structure was “substantially damaged” by the flood, but he’s worried about the amount of misinformation that is out there.

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Landry says residents should appeal that ruling through the city.

Part of Taylor Swift’s $1 million dollar pledge to Louisiana will go to the YWCA of Greater Baton Rouge’s Early Head Start Center. CEO Dianna Payton says the Early Head Start program provides comprehensive early childhood and family services for low-income children up to three years of age. She says they are very grateful for the pop star’s gift.

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Louisiana residents are now able to purchase REAL ID licenses today from the Office of Motor Vehicles. Once October 2020 hits, you’ll need a REAL ID to fly domestically without a passport. OMV Commissioner Karen St. Germain says in order to get a REAL ID, your birth certificate, social security card, and proof of residency are needed and they look similar to the current licesenses…
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REAL ID licenses cost 13 dollars for a four year duplicate and 17 dollars for a six year duplicate.
Hundreds of Denham Springs residents who flooded in Livingston Parish could be forced to elevate their homes. Mayor Gerard Landry says residents should appeal the FEMA ruling through the city and then their permit staff will need the pre-flood market value of the home and an estimated cost of repairs. He says there could be about 900 homes below the “substantially damaged” line.
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LSU Health New Orleans researchers found a link between certain kinds of cancer and sugary drink consumption. Dr. Melinda Sothern with LSU Health New Orleans says it’s recommended that people do not have more than three 12 ounce sugary drinks per week. She says there is also a link to obesity and cardio-metabolic diseases with these drinks. She adds one group of people is more at risk than others.
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Keep Louisiana Beautiful has created a new slogan to raise awareness of the litter problem Louisiana is facing. Executive Director of Keep Louisiana Beautiful, Susan Russell, says “Love the Boot, Don’t Pollute” appears on bumper stickers that will be placed on 12-thousand state vehicles and they want to get the message out to as many people as possible.
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Louisiana travelers are now able to get federal identification for future domestic air travel, as the state Office of Motor Vehicles began issuing REAL ID licenses today. OMV Commissioner Karen St. Germain says you’ll need this ID in order to fly domestically without a passport beginning in October 2020..:
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St. Germain says the new REAL ID licenses will cost $13 for a four year duplicate, and $17 for a six year duplicate.

The YWCA of Greater Baton Rouge says it’s received a substantial donation from Taylor Swift to support flood relief efforts. CEO Dianna Payton says the money is going towards building a new Early Head Start Center because the one at Glen Oaks High School flooded and had to close…:
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The money is part of the pop star’s $1 million dollar pledge to Louisiana.

“Love the Boot, Don’t Pollute” – is the new slogan of Keep Louisiana Beautiful. Executive Director Susan Russell says they hope the new phrase will resonate with citizens and we’ll see less garbage in years to come. She says volunteers were still slammed with trans last year…:
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She says “Love the Boot, Don’t Pollute” will provide a consistent message to Louisianans not to trash the state.

LSU interim coach Ed Orgeron said at the Florida game preview lunch that one of the things he’s trying differently with the team is having a different theme each practice, such as “Competition Tuesday.”..;
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Coach O is coming off a thrilling 42-7 beat down of Missouri and says he hopes to carry that momentum to Gainsville Saturday.

Keep Louisiana Beautiful has unveiled a new slogan they hope will reduce littering in Louisiana. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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Hundreds of Denham Springs residents in Livingston Parish who flooded in August could be forced to elevate their homes. Mayor Gerard Landry says about 1200 residents were told that initial FEMA assessments show the structure was “substantially damaged” by the flood:
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H encourages everyone who got a letter to appeal through the city because their numbers could change.

Researchers at LSU Health New Orleans found a link between certain types of cancer and sugary drink consumption. Dr. Melinda Sothern with LSU Health New Orleans says they want to be clear that added sugar was found to be correlated to some cancers, not natural sugars…:
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She recommends not having more than 3, 12 oz sugary drinks a week as a treat but the rest of the time drink water.

The governor’s office says the trip to Cuba this week is still on as planned, as they have consulted forecasters regarding the approaching Hurricane Matthew. They say Governor Edwards has been on the phone with the national weather service and consulted with Cuban officials who said to move forward with the trip. There doesn’t appear to be any threat to Havana, where Gov. Edwards will visit. The storm is expected to hit the far east side of the island.

Today is the first day Louisiana travelers can get a Real ID — a federal type of identification that will been needed in order to fly domestically without a passport starting in OCtober of 2020. OMV Commissioner Karen St. Germain says it will also be necessary to enter federal buildings that year…:

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St. Germain says there’s no rush to get the new license if yours doesn’t expire for two or three years.

A new slogan from Keep Louisiana Beautiful aims to raise awareness about the state’s litter problem. Executive Director of Keep Louisiana Beautiful, Susan Russell, says they hope “Love the Boot, Don’t Pollute” will provide a consistent message to Louisianans not to trash the state:
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Rogers says the slogan appears on bumper stickers that will be placed on 12-thousand state vehicles.

A scientist at ULM has received the biggest single grant award to a faculty member in the university’s history. Dr. Karen Briski is getting 1.7 million dollars to study a breakthrough treatment for diabetes. She says she is humbled by this honor and happy to have a chance to improve a diabetic’s quality of life…:
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She says the treatment would reduce the harmful effects of hypoglycemia.

What a win for the LSU Tigers Saturday night in Death Valley. In Ed Orgeron’s first game as interim head Coach, The Bayou Bengals pounded Missouri 42-7. Orgeron on what changed with him at the helm..:
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And the New Orleans Saints barely got their first win of the season Sunday after beating the Chargers 35-34.

Governor John Bel Edwards boarded a plane this morning for Cuba. He’ll spend the week talking with leaders of the island country about trade opportunities. Edwards says before the Cuban Revolution in 1959, Louisiana had a long standing relationship with Cuba and was a strong trade partner and they want to rebuild that relationship, but they face competition from other states…
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Louisiana’s delgation will meet with the Cuban ministers of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Foreign Investment, as well as the National Port Administration of Cuba.

The state office of Motor Vehicles begins issuing Real ID driver’s licenses today. OMV Commissioner Karen St. Germain says you’ll need this type of identification in order to fly domestically without a passport beginning in October 2020…
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LSU Ag Center President Bill Richardson says they’ll meet with third-party investors later this month about investing in the production of medical marijuana that will be available to some Louisiana residents. Richardson says they are also having ongoing talks with law enforcement officials…
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Richardson says they hope to start growing the medicinal weed early next year.

And ULM Professor, Doctor Karen Briski, has received the largest grant in school history ever awarded to a single faculty member for her research on the treatment of Type-1 diabetes. Briski hopes her research can protect the brain during strict insulin therapy…
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Briski says she is humbled by this honor and happy to have a chance to improve a diabetic’s quality of life.