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…

CUT 6 (10) Q: “asuspected case”

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…

CUT 4 (13) “our investigation”

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…

CUT 12 (06) “and tomorrow”

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