The Department of Health and Hospitals has asked the Louisiana State Police to investigate water quality reporting in St. John the Baptist Parish. Officials there last week said they discovered a dangerous amoeba in the water supply. LSP Sgt Nick Manale says DHH is concerned their water test turned up different results than what the parish reported…:
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He says the investigation is in its early stages.

A judge in Allen Parish says a 19-year-old man from Oakdale is guilty of killing his grandfather and stealing thousands from the victim last November. The judge reportedly called Laken Johnson a cold-blooded-killer and handed down a second degree murder verdict which means life in prison. 64-year-old Norman Ray Johnson was killed with a 12-gauge shotgun according to investigating officers.

A federal investigation has been launched into the death of 23-year-old Victor White the third, who died in March while in the custody of the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s office. Jeff Palermo has the story:
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A US District judge told lawyers on both sides of the controversial abortion law they have until a hearing on September 30th to give status updates. He temporarily blocked the measure which would require abortion doctors to have hospital admitting privileges — the law still went into affect Monday but the judge wants the doctors to have time to submit applications before being penalized. Lawyers need to submit memos by September 23 indicating what they want the court to cover at the hearing.

State Police has been asked by the Department of Health and Hospitals to investigate inconsistencies in water quality reporting in St. John the Baptist Parish. Parish officials announced last week the discovery of a potentially dangerous amoeba in their water supply. Sgt. Nick Manale says DHH did their own independent testing of the water supply…:
CUT 7 (07) “from the parish”
He says their investigation will determine if the conflicting reports are criminal.

A couple from Livingston Parish admit to being under the influence of OxyContin when they left their 6 month old daughter in their car locked in a vehicle for nearly an hour in a parking lot in June. Walker Police Captain John Sharp…:
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Lana Henry received a seven-year suspended sentence meaning she won’t serve any time. The judge said he hopes the woman will get her life in order.

A new review of judicial candidates qualifying for elections in Louisiana shows a vast majority of judges will be elected or re-elected without opposition this fall. Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch analyzed candidate qualifying data from the Secretary of State’s office. Executive Director Melissa Landry says this should be a reason for concern…:
CUT 10 (07) “being left out”
She says this is detrimental to the overall health of the legal climate because it doesn’t lead to the most experienced or most qualified judge on the bench.

LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center is participating in a new national clinical research study that will test the effectiveness of a new drug that could slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Pennington’s Doctor Jeffrey Keller says no new drug has been approved by the federal government for Alzheimer’s treatment since 2003, so that’s why they are excited to participate in this important study….

cut 11 (07) “for the disease“

For more information on the study call (225) 763-3000.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says residents and visitors of False River are happy about the planned man-induced draw-down of the lake which begins today. LDWF Director of Inland Fisheries Mike Wood says this first draw-down won’t do a lot on its own, but it’s happening in conjuction with lots of other work…

cut 8 (10) “excited about it”

They say this is the first step in the long awaited False River Restoration project.

Louisiana State Police say a pedestrian who they believe had been drinking was struck and killed last night in Lafourche Parish. Trooper Evan Harrell says alcohol is not suspected on the part of the driver of the vehicle, 18-year-old Jean Claude Pierre of Raceland…

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Harrell says the victim, 26-year-old Jace Sevin of Lockport, was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead from his injuries.

The state Department of Transportation says inspection work on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge which began today will go through September 10th. DOTD Spokesman Rodney Mallett says this is required maintenance performed every two years…

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They say different portions of the east and westbound sides between Whiskey Bay and milepost 117 will be closed between 7am and 2pm.

LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center is participating in a new clinical research study that will be testing a new drug that could slow the progression of Alzheimer’s Disease….

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According to Pennington Doctor Jeffery Keller,this could modify the pace of the disease in patients with mild-to-moderate Alzheimers.

DOTD is currently implementing bridge inspections of the I-10 over the Atchafalaya Basin between Whiskey Bay and Mile marker 117, and tomorrow there will be a both lane westbound closure from 7 am until 2pm.
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That’s DOTD Spokesman Rodney Mallet.

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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says visitors to False River and residents along the water are happy about the planned man-induced draw-down of the lake which begins today…

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That’s LDWF Director of Inland Fisheries Mike Wood, who says the water levels be lowered 2 to 2 and a half feet over the next 3 weeks.

Democratic Incumbant Senator Mary Landrieu is facing an ethics complaint filed by the state GOP, charging her with billing her Senate office for flights to campaign fundraisers. Critics point to some $9,000 in reimbursements that were from tax-payer dollars, and questions about $20 thousand dollars for airfare. Landrieu called it a “bookkepping mistake.”

LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center is participating in a new clinical research study that will be testing a new drug that could slow the progression of Alzheimer’. Pennington Doctor Jeffrey Keller says this investigational medication could potentially modify the pace of the disease…

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For information on the study, you can call 225-763-3000.
DOTD inspection crews will be alternating closures of the I-10 over the Atchafalaya Basin between Whiskey Bay and mile marker 117 tomorrow. The entire westbound side will be closed from 7 am until 2 pm. Spokesman Rodney Mallett says they are required to to perform maintenance every 2 years…

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State Police are investigating a pedestrian vs. car accident that has claimed the life of a Lockport man. The accident happened around 8 o’clock last night on North Service Road in Raceland, and police suspect impairment on the part of the pedestrian, 26 year-old Jace Sevin. They do NOT believe the driver-18 year-old Jean Claude Pierre-was impaired.
Residents and visitors to False River and excited about the man-induced draw-down of the lake which begins today. Michelle Southern with more…

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State Police say a pedestrian who they believe had been drinking was struck and killed last night in Lafourche Parish. Trooper Evan Harrell says a vehicle was traveling on North Service Road in Raceland around 8pm Monday…:

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He says the victim is identified as 26-year-old Jace Sevin of Lockport.

The long awaited False River Restoration Projuect begins today. LDWF says the water reduction will lower its level by two to two and a half feet over the next three weeks, and once that happens crews will begin working on improving the quality of the water and the fisheries habitat…:

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That’s LDWF Director of Inland Fisheries Mike Wood.

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LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center has been selected to test a new drug that’s designed to treat Alzheimer’s Disease. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Bridge inspections on the I-10 stretch over the Atchafalaya Basin between Whiskey Bay and Mile marker 117 are now under way through September 10th. DOTD says they will close the westbound side from 7am through 2pm tomorrow. They will be alternating directions for the rest of the days, so motorists may won’t to plan alternate routes.

LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center is participating in a new national clinical research study that will test the effectiveness of a new drug that could slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Pennington’s Doctor Jeffrey Keller says no new drug has been approved by the federal government for Alzheimer’s treatment since 2003, so that’s why they are excited to participate in this important study….

cut 11 (07) “for the disease“

For more information on the study call (225) 763-3000.

The state Department of Transportation says inspection work on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge which began today will go through September 10th. They say different portions of the east and westbound sides between Whiskey Bay and milepost 117 will be closed between 7am and 2pm. DOTD Spokesman Rodney Mallett says this is required maintenance performed every two years…

cut 13 (08) “federal government”

Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes while the bridge inspections are underway.

Louisiana State Police say a pedestrian who they believe had been drinking was struck and killed last night in Lafourche Parish. Trooper Evan Harrell says the victim, 26-year-old Jace Sevin of Lockport, was transported to St. Anne Hospital where he was pronounced dead from injuries he sustained after being run over. He says alcohol is suspected on the part of the victim..:

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He says impairment is not suspected on the part of the driver.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says residents of and visitors to False River are happy about the planned man-induced draw-down of the lake which begins today. LDWF Director of Inland Fisheries Mike Wood says while this first draw-down is not going to do a lot on its own, it’s happening in conjunction with lots of other work…

cut 8 (10) “excited about it”

They say this is the first step in the long awaited False River Restoration project.

LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center is participating in a new national clinical research study that will test the effectiveness of a new drug that could slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Pennington’s Dr. Jeffrey Keller says this experimental drug could provide hope to an incurable disease that’s the sixth leading cause of death in the United States…

cut 9 (12) “neuro number signaling”

An estimated five million people in the US already suffer from mild to moderate Alzheimer’s.

Louisiana State Police say a pedestrian who they believe had been drinking was struck and killed last night in Lafourche Parish. Authorities say the victim, 26-year-old Jace Sevin of Lockport was transported to St. Anne Hospital where he was pronounced dead from injuries he sustained after being run over. They say alcohol is not suspected on the part of the driver.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says visitors to False River and residents along the water are happy about the planned man-induced draw-down of the lake which begins today. They say it’s the first step in the long awaited False River Restoration project. LDWF Director of Inland Fisheries Mike Wood…

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Wood says the water reduction will lower its level by two to two and a half feet over the next three weeks.

Authorities say a 65-year-old Louisiana man drowned in the Gulf of Mexico yesterday. They say Roderick M. Maybee of Baton Rouge was pulled unconscious from the water off of Navarre Beach. Maybee was pronounced dead at a local hospital.

Former Senate hopeful Paul Hollis has filed a lawsuit against Senator Mary Landrieu claiming she can’t represent Louisiana because she doesn’t live in the state. Hollis dropped out of the Senate race and threw his support to Republican Representative Bill Cassidy. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says this lawsuit has no impact on Hollis, himself…

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The US Constitution states that in order to qualify you have to be a registered voter in the state where you are running and an “inhabitant” of that state. The Secretary of State’s office says Landrieu is a registered Louisiana voter.

State health officials say they will comply with a ruling by a federal judge who says abortion doctors required to have hospital admitting privileges cannot be penalized during the application process. Center for Reproductive Rights Senior Council Janet Crepps says the law is medically unnecessary, harmful to women and they want to see it struck down in its entirety…

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But supporters of the measure say the law protects the health of women.

Louisiana State Police say a pedestrian who they believe had been drinking was struck and killed last night in LaFourche Parish. Trooper Evan Harrell says the victim, 26-year-old Jace Sevin of Lockport, was transported to St. Anne Hospital where he was pronounced dead from injuries he sustained after being run over. He says alcohol is suspected on the part of the victim…

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Harrell says alcohol is not suspected on the part of the driver, 18-year-old Jean Claude Pierre of Raceland.

The Division of Administration announces that in the first two months of the fiscal year, the newly created Office of Technology Services has already saved the state more than 5-million dollars. Asst. Director of Technology Services Neal Underwood says previously all executive branch departments had their own IT staffs and did their own purchasing. He says by putting all of this under one department, they can make larger purchases driving the cost down…

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He says they expect to save the state around 25-million dollars by the end of the fiscal year.

A federal judge issued a ruling that Louisiana doctors can continue to perform abortions while they seek newly-mandated admitting privileges from hospitals. Michelle Southern gets reaction…

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Tropical Storm Dolly has formed overnight over the Bay of Campeche off of Mexico’s coast. Dolly is the fourth named storm of the 2014 Atlantic Hurricane season. The National Hurricane Center says Dolly will move inland along Mexico’s coast by morning and poses no threat to Louisiana.

Former Senate hopeful Paul Hollis has filed a lawsuit against Democratic Senator Mary Landrieu claiming she cannot represent Louisiana because she does not live in the state. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley doesn’t think the lawsuit will have any long-term effect on Landrieu’s campaign, but feels it can be a temporary issue…

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The US Constitution states that in order to qualify you have to be a registered voter in the state where you are running and an “inhabitant” of that state. The Secretary of State’s office says Landrieu is a registered Louisiana voter.

Attorney General Buddy Caldwell says a guide with information about how to avoid fraud that targets the elderly is now available. AG Office spokesperson Amanda Larkins says the guide is 40 pages and talks about scams from telemarketers, mortgage lenders, contractors, and fake charities…

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She says research shows that Americans aged 65 and older are prime targets of scams.