Today is Memorial Day, the day that many people consider to be the start of summer – although the solstice is still a few weeks away. Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Charlton Meginley says in his view, this is the most important holiday of the year.

Cut 13 (09)  “…throughout the world.”

Those four-thousand are among more than 11-thousand overall who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Ceremonies were held throughout the state, including at all military cemeteries.

Looking for something to do this summer? Why not visit a state park! State Parks Director Brandon Burris says you may not know this, but they have great sleeping accommodations

Cut 12 (12) “…overnight recreation.”

Louisiana has an overdose crisis in pregnant women and the Louisiana Department of Health is responding. Colleen Crain reports.

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Colleen Crain.”

The founding father of “Duck Dynasty” has died. Phil Robertson passed away yesterday at the age of 79. While no official cause of death was released, his family says he had been battling Alzheimer’s Disease since December. Plans for a public memorial service are in the works. The funeral and burial will be private.

Today is Memorial Day, the day that many people consider to be the unofficial start of summer. Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Charlton Meginley says there will be several events throughout the state paying tribute to America’s fallen heroes.

Cut 15 (14) “…acknowledging this day.”

This summer, you can stay cool and enjoy the outdoors by visiting one of Louisiana’s 21 state parks. State Parks Director Brandon Burris says three parks have swimming pools where you can take a dip, and several other parks have beaches with swim areas…

Cut 11 (11) “…family out.”

The best part – the pools, the beaches and the splash pads are all no additional charge.

The Louisiana Department of Health is responding to an overdose crisis in pregnant women with Project M.O.M. – Maternal Overdose Mortality. In the next 90 days, Program Director Carrie Templeton is bringing hospital and community partners together to develop a plan to track data and performance to help develop best practices and pilot programs. She says improving access to care by training and supporting providers in multiple settings is key.

Cut 7 (11) “…earlier on.”

Sad news in the world of entertainment as the patriarch of Duck Dynasty has passed away. Phil Robertson died yesterday at the age of 79. While no cause has been released, his family says he had been battling Alzheimer’s Disease. There will be a public memorial service; plans are still in the works. There will also be a private funeral and burial.

The bracket for the NCAA baseball tournament is out.

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LSU may be the only Louisiana team vying for a spot in the College World Series, but the Tigers are not the only Louisiana team playing for a national title. LSU Shreveport puts its undefeated record on the line at 8:30 tonight against defending NAIA champion Hope International out of California. The Pilots enter tonight’s game with an incredible record of 55-and-0, and they’re looking to keep the momentum going to add to their all-time consecutive wins record across all levels of four-year collegiate baseball.

In case you’re wondering – and I know you are – the longest winning streak among two-year collegiate baseball is actually within reach of LSU Shreveport. Howard College out of Big Spring, Texas, set the record in 2009 with 57 wins in a row. If the Pilots run the table in the NAIA World Series, they will surpass that mark.

One team that may have a say in that is Loyola University New Orleans. The Wolfpack take on the University of the Cumberlands in an elimination game this afternoon.

Today is Memorial Day, a day in which we honor true American heroes. Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Charlton Meginley says this country owes a debt of gratitude to the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice, including more than 11-thousand Louisianans.

Cut 14 (12) “…we enjoy today.”

Meginley calls this the most important holiday of the year.

This is the time of year when termites rear their ugly head. As such, there are things you need to do to protect your properties. LSU entomology professor Aaron Ashbrook says in Louisiana, there are two types of homes – homes that have termites and homes that will eventually have termites.

Cut 4 (11) “…within the state.”

The Louisiana Department of Health is responding to an overdose crisis in pregnant women with Project M.O.M, which stands for Maternal Overdose Mortality. MOM Program Director Carrie Templeton says in addition to increasing screening and improving access to care, connecting hospital and clinic providers is important for referral to rapid outpatient treatment. She says one valuable resource is the presence of Peer Navigators in some emergency rooms.

Cut 8 (12) “…that’s very popular.”

The patriarch of “Duck Dynasty” has died. Phil Robertson passed away yesterday at the age of 79 following a battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. 40 years before “Duck Dynasty” premiered on A-and-E, Robertson founded Duck Commander in 1972. Even before then, Robertson was the starting quarterback for Louisiana Tech. His backup – Terry Bradshaw.

More than 100,000 customers lost electricity during a series of rolling blackouts on Sunday, but as of Monday morning, power had been fully restored across New Orleans, Jefferson Parish, and the Northshore by the evening and the mandatory outages have ended. We’re told the outages were done to prevent a bigger, longer blackout and keep the grid stable.

Today is Memorial Day, the unofficial start to summer. Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Charlton Meginley says it’s an important day as our country owes a debt of gratitude to the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice, including more than 11-thousand Louisianans.

Cut 14 (12) “…we enjoy today.”

People are remembering Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson today as well.  Robertson, famous for founding the Duck Commander hunting company, had battled multiple health conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease.  The family made the announcement Sunday night on Instagram. Phil Robertson was 79 years old.

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The Louisiana Department of Health is responding to an overdose crisis in pregnant women with Project M.O.M, which stands for Maternal Overdose Mortality. According to LDH, accidental opioid overdose has been the leading cause of pregnancy-associated death in Louisiana since 2018.

Cut 6 (10) “…but it is.”

MOM Program Director, Carrie Templeton says the goal of the program is to reduce pregnancy-associated overdose deaths by 80% within the next three years.

This is the time of year when termites rear their ugly heads. LSU entomology professor Aaron Ashbrook says even though you should leave termite treatment to the professionals, there are things you can do to protect your home from termites.

Cut 5 (10) “…survive and thrive.”

Louisiana has an overdose crisis in pregnant women and the Louisiana Department of Health is responding. Colleen Crain reports.

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Colleen Crain.”

“Duck Dynasty” star Phil Robertson has died after a battle with Alzheimers. The family made the announcement on Instagram Sunday night.  Years before becoming famous on television, Robertson played football at Louisana Tech. He was a starting quarterback whose backup was NFL legend Terry Bradshaw.  Robertson founded Duck Commander in 1972. “Duck Dynasty”  premiered 40 years later.  Phil Robertson was 79.

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Today is Memorial Day, the day that many people consider to be the start of summer – although the solstice is still a few weeks away. Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Charlton Meginley says in his view, this is the most important holiday of the year.

Cut 13 (09)  “…throughout the world.” (4,000 Louisianans died in WWII)

Meginley says there will be several events throughout the state paying tribute to America’s fallen heroes.

State tourism officials say you can stay cool and enjoy the outdoors this summer by visiting one of Louisiana’s 21 state parks. Director of State Parks, Brandon Burris, says there are pools, water play grounds and beach swimming available to visitors at no additional charge. Burris says water playgrounds are located at several state parks

Cut 9 (11)  “…we have.”

More than 100,000 customers lost electricity during a series of rolling blackouts on Sunday, but as of Monday morning, power had been fully restored across New Orleans, Jefferson Parish, and the Northshore by the evening and the mandatory outages have ended. We’re told the outages were done to prevent a bigger, longer blackout and keep the grid stable.

Today is Memorial Day, the unofficial start to summer. Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Charlton Meginley says it’s an important day as our country owes a debt of gratitude to the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice, including more than 11-thousand Louisianans.

Cut 14 (12) “…we enjoy today.”

People are remembering Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson today as well.  Robertson, famous for founding the Duck Commander hunting company, had battled multiple health conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease.  The family made the announcement Sunday night on Instagram. Phil Robertson was 79 years old.

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The Louisiana Department of Health is responding to an overdose crisis in pregnant women with Project M.O.M, which stands for Maternal Overdose Mortality. According to LDH, accidental opioid overdose has been the leading cause of pregnancy-associated death in Louisiana since 2018.

Cut 6 (10) “…but it is.”

MOM Program Director, Carrie Templeton says the goal of the program is to reduce pregnancy-associated overdose deaths by 80% within the next three years.

This is the time of year when termites rear their ugly heads. LSU entomology professor Aaron Ashbrook says even though you should leave termite treatment to the professionals, there are things you can do to protect your home from termites.

Cut 5 (10) “…survive and thrive.”

Louisiana has an overdose crisis in pregnant women and the Louisiana Department of Health is responding. Colleen Crain reports.

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Colleen Crain.”

“Duck Dynasty” star Phil Robertson has died after a battle with Alzheimers. The family made the announcement on Instagram Sunday night.  Years before becoming famous on television, Robertson played football at Louisana Tech. He was a starting quarterback whose backup was NFL legend Terry Bradshaw.  Robertson founded Duck Commander in 1972. “Duck Dynasty”  premiered 40 years later.  Phil Robertson was 79.

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Today is Memorial Day, the day that many people consider to be the start of summer – although the solstice is still a few weeks away. Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Charlton Meginley says in his view, this is the most important holiday of the year.

Cut 13 (09)  “…throughout the world.” (4,000 Louisianans died in WWII)

Meginley says there will be several events throughout the state paying tribute to America’s fallen heroes.

State tourism officials say you can stay cool and enjoy the outdoors this summer by visiting one of Louisiana’s 21 state parks. Director of State Parks, Brandon Burris, says there are pools, water play grounds and beach swimming available to visitors at no additional charge. Burris says water playgrounds are located at several state parks

Cut 9 (11)  “…we have.”

Louisiana has an overdose crisis in pregnant women and the Louisiana Department of Health is responding. Colleen Crain reports.

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Colleen Crain.”

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Today is the day that we all pay tribute to the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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This is the time of year when termites rear their ugly head. As such, there are things you need to do to protect your properties. LSU entomology professor Aaron Ashbrook says the very best thing you can do to protect your property is to call a professional.

Cut 3 (15) “…able to access.”

Ashbrook says in Louisiana, there are two types of homes – homes that have termites and homes that will eventually have termites.

Cut 4 (11) “…within the state.”

Ashbrook says even though you should leave termite treatment to the professionals, there are things you can do to protect your home from termites.

Cut 5 (10) “…survive and thrive.”

Ashbrook says underground bait stations also go a long way towards protecting your home from termites.

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The Louisiana Department of Health is responding to an overdose crisis in pregnant women with Project M.O.M, which stands for Maternal Overdose Mortality. According to LDH, accidental opioid overdose has been the leading cause of pregnancy-associated death in Louisiana since 2018.

Cut 6 (10) “…but it is.”

MOM Program Director, Carrie Templeton says the goal of the program is to reduce pregnancy-associated overdose deaths by 80% within the next three years.

In the next 90 days Templeton is bringing hospital and community partners together to develop a plan to track data and performance to help develop best practices and pilot programs. She says improving access to care by training and supporting providers in multiple settings is key.

Cut 7 (11) “…earlier on.”

Templeton says the sooner substance use disorder is identified the sooner lifesaving medications like Naloxone and Buprenorphine can be made available.

In addition to increasing screening and improving access to care, connecting hospital and clinic providers is important for referral to rapid outpatient treatment. Templeton says one valuable resource is the presence of Peer Navigators in some emergency rooms.

Cut 8 (12) “…that’s very popular.”

Templeton says there are resources on the MOM website at ldh.la.gov/page/project-mom. There’s link on the page for those who want to get involved labeled “collaborate with us.”

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State tourism officials say you can stay cool and enjoy the outdoors this summer by visiting one of Louisiana’s 21 state parks. Director of State Parks, Brandon Burris, says there are pools, water play grounds and beach swimming available to visitors at no additional charge. Burris says water playgrounds are located at several state parks

Cut 9 (11)  “…we have.”

Burris says the water playgrounds are located at Bogue Chitto, Chicot, Fontainebleau, Jimmie Davis, Lake Bruin, Palmetto Island, Poverty Point Reservoir, St. Bernard and Tickfaw from 8 AM to 8 PM…

Cut 10 (13) “…enjoy themselves.”

Burris says pools are also available at Chemin-A-Haut near Bastrop, Lake D’Arbonne in Farmerville and North Toledo Bend near Zwolle. He says several of their state parks also have beaches with swim areas…

Cut 11 (11) “…family out.”

Burris says if you are still looking to plan a summer getaway, consider a State Park. He says they have great sleeping accommodations

Cut 12 (12) “…over night recreation.”

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Today is Memorial Day, the day that many people consider to be the start of summer – although the solstice is still a few weeks away. Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Charlton Meginley says in his view, this is the most important holiday of the year.

Cut 13 (09)  “…throughout the world.” (4,000 Louisianans died in WWII)

Meginley says this country owes a debt of gratitude to the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice, including more than 11-thousand Louisianans.

Cut 14 (12) “…we enjoy today.”

Meginley says there will be several events throughout the state paying tribute to America’s fallen heroes.

Cut 15 (14) “…acknowledging this day.”