The hearing that was scheduled for today on the possible sale of Steward Health Care, the operator of Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe to American Healthcare Systems has been postponed to August 13th. Brooke Thorington has more.
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The cleanup continues in Lafourche Parish after an estimated 34-thousand gallons of crue oil spilled into Bayou Lafourche. Parish officials say the drinking water is still safe to drink. The investigation continues into how a tank from Crescent Midstream started leaking, draining oil into the bayou.

The U-S Senate has approved the Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act and the kids online safety act. Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy is a co-sponsor and it prohibits internet companies from collecting personal information from users who are 13 to 16 years old without their consent. Cassidy says internet companies have not been respectful of children’s online privacy…
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The legislation still needs House approval.

Doctor Amanda Austin has been named the principal of the year by the state department of education. She’s the principal at Iberville Math, Science and Arts and Academy East in St. Gabriel…
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A judge was expected to certify the transfer and bankruptcy proceedings of Steward Health Care, the operator of West Monroe’s Glenwood Regional Medical Center, today but it’s been pushed to August 13th. Because the actual property is owned by Medical Properties Trust, Monroe Representative Michael Echols says American Healthcare Systems should be buying the asset, not the operator.
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Echols says Steward’s financial problems have led to poor patient care at Glenwood.

Senator John Kennedy was one of several senators who had a chance to grill Secret Service Acting Director Ronald Rowe about the assassination attempt on Donald Trump. Kennedy pointed out the Secret Service snipers were in an elevated position and had a chance to look down on a roof where Thomas Crooks was waiting to fire his weapon 150 feet away from Trump…
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Rowe says he’s ashamed of the security breach.

Newsweek ranks St. Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington as the best hospital in the state for cancer treatment. St. Tammany Health System President Joan Coffman says the secret to their success is their staff…
cut 11 (09) “…with so many”
Coffman says they prioritize screening education and early detection to stop cancer before it’s a problem.

Congratulations go out to Doctor Amanda Austin as she’s been named Principal of the Year by the Department of Education. Austin is a principal at Iberville Math. Science and Arts Academy East in St. Gabriel. Austin says throughout her career she worked with amazing principals who mentored her when she was teaching and now, she can become a mentor for her teachers.
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She’s also credited with reopening North Iberville High School after the school had been shuttered for more than a decade.

A hearing regarding the sale of Glenwood Regional Medical Hospital in West Monroe was scheduled for today in U-S Bankruptcy Court, but it’s been pushed to August 13th. Local leaders are glad Steward Health Care is selling Glenwood. A-H-S South and American Healthcare Systems have agreed to buy Glenwood, but the property will continue to be owned by Medical Properties Trust. State Representative Michael Echols of Monroe…
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Echols says Glenwood has suffered from staff and supply shortages because the hospital has been mismanaged by Steward Health Care.

On the flip side, Newsweek ranks St. Tammany Hospital in Covington as the best hospital in the state for cancer treatment. St. Tammany Health System President Joan Coffman says the ranking, which was determined in part through patient surveys, is an honor.
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A very sad story out of Baton Rouge as an infant has died after being left in a steamy hot car all day. East Baton Rouge Sheriff deputies say the parent intended to bring the six-month old child to daycare, but forgot, and didn’t realize the toddler was left in the car, until the parent went to the daycare facility in the late afternoon to pick the child up. Deputies say an autopsy needs to be done before determining if charges should be filed.

The U-S Senate overwhelmingly approved legislation to update online data privacy rules for children. Mel Bridges has more.
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On Capitol Hill, Louisiana Senator John Kennedy questioned Secret Service Acting Director Ronald Rowe. Kennedy says he’s heard reports Secret Service snipers saw Thomas Crooks 20 minutes before he fired at former President Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania earlier this month. Rowe says that’s inaccurate.
Cut 20 (06) “…of the president sir.”
Rowe says he can’t defend why the Secret Service did not have the roof where Crooks was stationed secured better.

The Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act is heading to the House after passing the Senate on a 91-3 vote. Senator Bill Cassidy says his legislation, nicknamed COPPA 2.0, updates online data privacy rules for children, like banning data collection on users under 17….
Cut 13 (08) “…peer pressure.”

Newsweek ranks St. Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington as the 104th best cancer hospital in the U.S. and the best cancer hospital in Louisiana. Mel Bridges has the details.
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The Louisiana Department of Education has named Dr. Amanda Austin from Iberville Math, Science, and Arts (MSA) Academy East in St. Gabriel as Principal of the Year.
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Austin has also served on district curriculum teams and has served as a Teacher Leader for the Department of Education.

Governor Jeff Landry spoke with Jim Engster on Talk Louisiana this morning about the pushback the newly signed Ten Commandments law is receiving from civil liberty groups and faith leaders in the state. Sean Richardson has more.

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Former LSU beach volleyball stars Kristen Nuss and Taryn Kloth are 2-and-0 at the Olympics after victories over Canada and Australia. They will play a duo from China on Thursday afternoon.

Southwest Louisiana Congressman Clay Higgins will serve on a House task force investigating the assassination attempt of former President Trump. ULM political science professor Pearson Cross believes Higgins will most likely bring a skeptical view to the panel which he believes is an asset if Higgins signs off on the investigation.

Cut 7 (10) “…way quickly.”

The task force is composed of seven Republicans and six Democrats.

In the Senate Judiciary and Homeland Security committees, Louisiana Senator John Kennedy questioned U. S. Secret Service Acting Director Ronald Rowe today. Kennedy says he’s heard reports Secret Service snipers saw gunman Thomas Michael Crooks 20 minutes before he fired shots. Rowe says that’s inaccurate.

Cut  14 (06) “…President, sir.”

Louisiana Senator John Kennedy had a chance to grill U-S Secret Service Acting Director Ronald Rowe on Capitol Hill today about the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Kennedy asked Rowe why Secret Service snipers didn’t see Thomas Crooks laying on a roof 150 feet away from where Trump was speaking.

cut 12 (12) “…neutralized.”

Rowe testified before the Senate Judiciary and Homeland Security committees. Kennedy is a member of the Senate Judiciary. Kennedy said he doesn’t understand why Secret Service Snipers didn’t see Crooks since they were in an elevated position above the roof…

cut 13 (06) “…see the guy.”

Kennedy says he’s heard reports Secret Service snipers saw Crooks 20 minutes before he fired his AR-style rifle, which Rowe says is inaccurate.
Governor Jeff Landry spoke with Jim Engster on Talk Louisiana about the pushback against the passage of the Ten Commandments Law which requires all state-funded schools and universities to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom.

cut 9 (09) “…if you would.”

The law, which is facing litigation from several families and advocacy groups, is set to go into effect on January 1st.
A groundbreaking ceremony for the new Nursing Annex Building at Nicholls State University, home of the Thibodaux Regional Health System School of Nursing, was held today. Dean Raquel Engolio (En-go-lee-ah) says the project is a critical investment in the future of healthcare in the region with the 27-million dollars in funding from state-appropriated funds.

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Southwest Louisiana Congressman Clay Higgins will serve on a task force investigating the assassination attempt of former President Trump. ULM political science professor Pearson Cross believes Higgins will most likely bring a skeptical view to the panel which he believes is an asset if Higgins signs off on the investigation.

Cut 7 (10) “…way quickly.”

The task force is composed of seven Republicans and six Democrats.

In the Senate Judiciary and Homeland Security committees, Louisiana Senator John Kennedy questioned U. S. Secret Service Acting Director Ronald Rowe today. Kennedy says he’s heard reports Secret Service snipers saw Crooks 20 minutes before he fired shots. Rowe says that’s inaccurate.

Cut  14 (07) “…of the disease.”

Governor Jeff Landry spoke with Jim Engster on Talk Louisiana about the pushback and pending litigation against the new Ten Commandments Law requiring all state-funded schools and universities to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom. Civil liberties groups say the law is a violation of the separation of church and state under the Constitution. Landry disagrees.

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Landry and Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill support the new law, and Murrill says she is looking forward to defending it. A hearing in a federal courtroom is scheduled for September 30th.

A groundbreaking ceremony for the new nursing Annex Building at Nicholls State University, home of the Thibodaux Regional Health System School of Nursing was held today. Dean of Nursing Raquel Engolio says currently the program enrolls 80 students per semester …

Cut 4 (10) “…the end goal.”

The annex will provide state-of-the-art classrooms, simulation labs, and collaborative spaces. The project is seen as a critical investment in the future of healthcare in the region.

Congressman Clay Higgins is among the 13-member House task force investigating the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Brooke Thorington has more.

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Louisiana Senator John Kennedy questioned U-S Secret Service Acting Director Ronald Rowe as he testified before the Senate Judiciary and Homeland Security committees. Kennedy says the Secret Service snipers were in an elevated position above the roof and he doesn’t understand why they didn’t see Crooks…

Cut 13 (06) “…see the guy.” 

Louisiana’s new law requiring all state-funded schools and universities to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom is facing litigation from several groups, who say it violates the separation of church and state. But on Talk Louisiana with Jim Engster this morning, Governor Jeff Landry said that the Ten Commandments are the foundation for our rule of law and they are woven into the fabric of America’s laws…

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A hearing in a federal courtroom is scheduled for September 30^th.

A groundbreaking ceremony for the new nursing Annex Building at Nicholls State University, home of the Thibodaux Regional Health System School of Nursing was held today. Dean Raquel Engolio says this marks the beginning of a project aimed at enhancing the university’s nursing education facilities.

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The project is seen as a critical investment in the future of healthcare in the region.

Louisiana Senator John Kennedy had a chance to grill U-S Secret Service Acting Director Ronald Rowe on Capitol Hill today about the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Kennedy questioned Rowe on why Secret Service snipers didn’t see Thomas Crooks laying on a roof 150 feet away from were Trump was speaking
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Meanwhile, Louisiana Congressman Clay Higgins has been appointed to a House Task Force that will investigate the assassination attempt. ULM Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says will the task force members be on a fact-finding role or will they bring in a preset view of what they think occurred?
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Governor Jeff Landry defended the Ten Commandments law he signed last month during an appearance on Talk Louisiana with Jim Engster…
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Nicholls State broke ground today on a Nursing Annex Building. Nursing School Dean Raquel Engolio says 27-million dollars in state funds are helping to pay for the project that will benefit healthcare in the region…
cut 5 (12) “….enter the workforce”

Governor Jeff Landry was on Talk Louisiana with Jim Engster this morning talking about the pushback against the Ten Commandments Law requiring all state-funded schools and universities to display them.

Cut 9 (09) “…if you would.”

The law is facing litigation from several families and advocacy groups.

Southwest Louisiana Congressman Clay Higgins will serve on a task force investigating the assassination attempt of former President Trump. ULM political science professor Pearson Cross believes Higgins will most likely bring a skeptical view to the panel which he believes is an asset if Higgins signs off on the investigation.

Cut 7 (10) “…way quickly.”

The task force is composed of seven Republicans and six Democrats.

A groundbreaking ceremony for the new nursing Annex Building at Nicholls State University, home of the Thibodaux Regional Health System School of Nursing was held today. Dean of Nursing Raquel Engolio says currently the program enrolls 80 students per semester …

Cut 4 (10) “…the end goal.”

The annex will provide state-of-the-art classrooms, simulation labs, and collaborative spaces. The project is seen as a critical investment in the future of healthcare in the region.