Are people making too much over the threat of Ebola in the United States? State and National heath care officials are urging the public to calm down when it comes to the threat of Ebola. Medical Director for the state Department of Health and Hospitals, Dr. Frank Welch, says people aren’t concerned for “no reason” but it’s over the top to think that you’re going to walk outside and contract Ebola. He says, on the other hand, this is a huge wake up call for our health care system to keep their workers safe…:

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Welch wants to emphasize that Louisiana has been intensively preparing for the possibility of an Ebola patient entering the health care system here at any level.

President Bill Clinton is scheduled to join Senator Mary Landrieu in Baton Rouge Monday to rally support for the senator the day before the early voting period for the November 4th election begins. Landrieu is in a tight re-election battle with Republican challengers Congressman Bill Cassidy and retired Air Force Colonel Rob Maness.

The Community that was hardest hit by the EF-2 tornado in northeast Louisiana this week is making news because of the huge way they are rallying together to help each other out in the aftermath. Alan West Brockman is president of a property management company in Monroe and a local musician. He says it was amazing to see how many people came out to help clear all of the debris…

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Brockman says their local celebrated Chef Cory Bahr, who runs Restaurant Cotton in the Garden District, is offering free meals to those helpoing out and Wal-Mart donated 500 pounds of meat for him to cook.

Are we freaking out a little too much over the threat of Ebola in the United States? State and National heath care officials are urging the public to take it easy when it comes to the threat of Ebola. Dr. Franch Welch is the Medical Director for the state Department of Health and Hospitals…

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He says, on the other hand, this is a huge wake up call for our health care system to keep their workers safe.

State Police report they have arrested the man they believe was driving the tractor, with no lights, that caused an injury crash involving two 18-wheelers earlier this month in East Feliciana Parish. 52-year-old Edward Delee is booked with hit-and-run driving, negligent injuring, and lamps on farm tractors, farm equipment, and implements of husbandry.

The Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested the father and step-mother of the 11-year-old boy who ran away from home in Plain Dealing on charges of child abuse, neglect, and drug charges. Lt. Bill Davis says the search for the boy began Tuesday evening and no one could find him…

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Davis says at that point the case turned when authorities noticed bruises on the boy’s body. 43-year-old Ernest Bell and 30-year-old Kristen Downs were booked into the Bossier Maximum Security Facility on several charges including cruelty to a juvenile, criminal neglect of family, and possession of marijuana.

The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating an apparent murder-suicide that occurred in Deville yesterday. Authorities believe 36-year-old Terrel Laprarie shot 39-year-old Theresa Ann Johnson before turning the gun on himself. Laprarie was pronounced dead at the scene. Johnson was transported to a local hospital where she succumbed to her injuires.

The Acadia Parish Sheriff’s office says a woman who teaches at Crowley High is under arrest for another alleged sexual student/teacher incident. Spokeswoman Maxine Trahan says they received an initial report about 34-year-old Tracy Marie Barras of Duson in early October…

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She says three 16-year-old male students were involved. Barras is charged with three counts of indecent behavior with a juvenile.

Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell is calling for an investigation to find out if aging Entergy infrastructure caused extra damage after a tornado blew through Ouachita Parish Monday. But he says the utility company did a great job getting power restored to more than 35,000 customers…

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Entergy says their goal is to have all power restored by 5 o’clock today.

President Bill Clinton will visit Baton Rouge Monday to campaign for Senator Mary Landrieu. Clinton’s visit comes one day before the early voting period begins for the November 4th election. Landrieu is in a hotly contested re-election bid against Republican challengers, Congressman Bill Cassidy and retired Air Force Colonel Rob Maness.

The Fighting Tigers of LSU are back in Death Valley tomorrow night as they host the Kentucky Wildcats. Michelle Southern reports…

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According to the Federal Election Commission, “Duck Dynasty” family member Republican Zach Dasher has raised the most campaign cash among the candidates for the 5th District Congressional seat. Scott Carwile reports…

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President Bill Clinton will be in Baton Rouge Monday to campaign for Senator Mary Landrieu. This is President Clinton’s second visit to Louisiana on Landrieu’s behalf this campaign cycle. Clinton’s visit comes one day before the early voting period begins for the November 4th election.

Members of the Congressional Black Caucus are in Louisiana today trying to boost black voter turnout with the focus of helping Senator Mary Landrieu’s campaign. Louisiana Black Caucus Chairwoman Katrina Jackson encourages residents to greet these United States politicians well…

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Jackson says national and local Democrats are spending upwards of $700,000 for get-out-the-vote efforts in the state.

The Acadia Parish Sheriff’s office says 34-year-old Tracy Marie Barras of Duson, who teaches at Crowley High, is under arrest for allegedly being inappropriately involved with some of her students. Spokeswoman Maxine Trahan says says after an investigation they were able to obtain a warrant for the arrest of Barras…

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Barras was booked this week into the Acadia Parish jail on $60,000 bond.

Members of the Congressional Black Caucus are in Louisiana today to try to boost black voter turnout in efforts of helping Senator Mary Landrieu’s campaign. Michelle Southern reports.

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The Acadia Parish Sheriff’s office says a woman who teaches at Crowley High is under arrest for allegedly being inappropriately involved with some of her students. 34-year-old Tracy Marie Barras of Duson was arrested for indecent behavior with three sixteen-year old juveniles.

“Duck Dynasty” family member Republican Zach Dasher has raised the most campaign cash among 5th District Congressional candidates, according to the Federal Election Commission. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says self-financing by fellow Republican candidates Dr. Ralph Abraham, Harris Brown, and incumbent Vance McAllister have kept them on pace. Stockley says although McAllister probably remains the favorite among the Republicans, nothing is guaranteed with less than three weeks to go…

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Public Service Commission member Foster Campbell is calling for an investigation into whether or not aging Entergy infrastructure resulted in extra damage after a tornado blew through Ouachita Parish Monday. Campbell says it’s been heart warming to see the people in Ouachita Parish doing what they can to help the 600 workers trying to restore power…

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Entergy’s goal is to have all lights back on by 5pm today.

Members of the Congressional Black Caucus will be in Louisiana today to try to boost black voter turnout with the focus of helping Senator Mary Landrieu’s campaign. Louisiana Black Caucus Chairwoman Katrina Jackson says they will be encouraging voters to push the button for Landrieu, Congressman Cedric Richmond and 5th Congressional District Candidate, Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo…

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Jackson says the Congressional Black Caucus will be in New Orleans and Baton Rouge through Monday and possibly visit Alexandria.

According to the Federal Election Commission, “Duck Dynasty” family member Republican Zach Dasher has raised the most campaign cash among the candidates for the 5th District Congressional seat. Dasher has raised over $500,000 through the third quarter. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says Dasher is benefiting financially from the “Duck Dynasty” association…

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He says this shows Dasher’s popularity among individual donors.

There’s been another sexual student/teacher incident, this time in Acadia Parish. Sheriff’s Office Spokeswoman Maxine Trahan says 34-year-old Tracy Marie Barras of Duson, who teaches at Crowley High, is under arrest for allegedly being inappropriately involved with some of her students. Trahan says they were contacted by officials with the Acadia Parish School board about possible inappropriate behavior…

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Barras was booked this week into the Acadia Parish jail on $60,000 bond.

Public Service Commission member Foster Campbell says he’ll call for an investigation into whether or not aging Entergy infrastructure caused extra damage in Ouachita Parish after a tornado blew through Monday. Campbell says he commends those people in the area where the EF2 tornado hit for being so courteous and patient in the aftermath of the storm…

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Campbell says he also commends the efforts of Entergy for their hard work and quick, cautious response to this disastrous situation.

According to the Federal Election Commission, “Duck Dynasty” family member Republican Zach Dasher has raised the most campaign cash among the candidates for the 5th District Congressional seat. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says this shows Dasher’s popularity among individual donors…

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Dasher has raised over $500,000 through the third quarter.

Members of the Congressional Black Caucus will be in Louisiana today to try to boost black voter turnout on November 4th. The 42 member caucus of Democrats say they are backing Senator Mary Landrieu hard because they want to keep control of the Senate. Louisiana Black Caucus Chairwoman Katrina Jackson…:

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Jackson says the Congressional Black Caucus will be in New Orleans and Baton Rouge through Monday.

Public Service Commission member Foster Campbell says he’ll call for an investigation into whether or not aging Entergy infrastructure caused extra damage in Ouachita Parish after a tornado blew through Monday. But he says the utility company did a great job getting the power restored to the more than 35,000 who were in the dark…:

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Entergy says their goal is to have all lights back on by 5pm today.

New Orleans Police report a teenager is hospitalized after a shooting in New Orleans East last night. Authorities say a 19-year-old man with multiple gunshot wounds was taken to a local hospital. The victim’s identity has not been released.

An LSU employee who was recently in Ebola stricken Liberia has been asked to stay off campus for 21 days. That’s the time frame during which symptons of the virus could show up according to Olivia Watkins with the state Department of Health and Hospitals. She says the man told DHH he did not have contact with anyone who had Ebola so he’s not considered high risk…:
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Watkins says it’s important to remember that Ebola can not be passed to another individual when there are no symptoms present.

The Louisiana State Police is investigating a shooting involving an Opelousas Police officer. Authorities say 23-year-old Demarcus Jones lead police on a foot chase after threatening someone with a gun. Jones then reportedly fired on the officer who returned fire. Jones was treated for his injuries and released into police custody. The officer was unharmed.

There’s been another sexual student/teacher incident. The Acadia Parish Sheriff’s office says a woman who teaches at Crowley High is under arrest for allegedly being inappropriately involved with some of her students.
Spokeswoman Maxine Trahan says they received an initial report about 34-year-old Tracy Marie Barras of Duson in early October…:
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After an investigation Barras was charged with three counts of indecent behavior with a juvenile.

Bayou Country Superfest producers announce the shows for 2015 will span over three days again and include a special Friday concert. The BCS lineup for the Tiger Stadium concerts will be announced November 5th.

LSU announces a home-and-home two-game series against the University of Texas. The Tigers will visit Austin on September 7th, 2019 and the teams will meet in Baton Rouge on September 12th, 2020. LSU will also be returning to the Cowboys Classic against Miami to open the 2018 season.

There’s a new protocol for the state’s 9-1-1 operators for callers that complain of flu-like symptoms, to ask further questions about travel and exposure to determine if there is an Ebola virus potential…

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That’s the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Director Kevin Davis.

In Alexandria today, Senator Mary Landrieu announced her endorsement choice for the Fifth Congressional District. The Senator says Jamie Mayo, the long-time Democratic mayor of Monroe is the right choice for the district, and said he would be a bridge-builder for Democrats, Republicans and Independents on the Hill, and continue the economic building of that district.

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LSU Police are looking for a group of men connected to an alleged rape of a female victim on campus last week. Captain Corey LaLond says the incident reportedly took place on West Lakeshore Drive, which is usually a very well-traveled area…

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The date of the alleged rape was October 7th.

Many homes and businesses in Monroe and West Monroe remain powerless as a result of a tornado that moved through the area Monday. Entergy spokesman Roderick Worthy says at the height of the storm, about 38,000 customers were without power in the Ouachita Parish area…

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That tornado was an EF-2 with winds of 125 miles per hour.

9-1-1 operators in Louisiana will begin screening callers for Ebola symptoms…

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LSU announces a home and home two game series with the University of Texas beginning in 2019. LSU and Texas have not played a regular-season football game since 1954. Also, the Tigers will be returning to the Kick-off Classic in Dallas on September 1st, 2018 with they will take on the Universityof Miami.

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An LSU employee who was recently in Ebola stricken Liberia, has been told to stay off campus for 3 weeks to make sure no symptoms show up. Even though the man said he had no direct contact with anyone with Ebola, Olivia Watkins with DHH says they want to keep the communication lines open…

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Watkins says the man is not being forced to stay in his home while he has no symptoms.

The LSU Police Department is seeking the public’s help in their investigation of an alleged rape that occurred on campus. Capt. Corey Lalonde says the victim reported she was walking along West Lakeshore Drive last week when she was approached by a group of male subjects…

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If you have any information, please contact LSU Police.