In the past week, Lake Charles area authorities have seen an uptick in synthetic marijuana overdoses, where the users would become unconscious shortly after they ingested it. Acadian Ambulance Medical Director Dr. Chuck Burnell says during a four-day period they transported 45 people to a local hospital that had similar symptoms.

Cut 4 (13) “…episodes of unconsciousness.”

A teenager lost his life this morning in a single vehicle crash in LaFourche Parish. Trooper Jesse LaGrange says 19-year-old Robbie Istre (East) of Cut Off was heading north in his pick up truck on LA 308 when he failed to stay in his lane as he entered a curve…

Cut 12 (09)   “…a tree”

The deal to transfer control of University Health Hospitals in Shreveport and Monroe from BRF to Oschner has been agreed to and should become effective October 1^st.  Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne says the new partnership should lead to expanded services, and provide a more fertile training ground for the state’s future doctors.

Cut 7 (11) “…be better”

LSU is looking for fans who want to serve on a council that will provide input and recommendations about the game day experience on the Baton Rouge campus. Senior Associate Athletic Director Robert Munson says the fan experience is a top priority and this could will help develop what that looks like for years to come…

Cut 9 (10) “…first place”

LSU is looking for 25 fans to sit on a council that will provide suggestions to the athletic department on how to improve the game day experience on campus. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (30) “I’m Jeff Palermo”  

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s office has arrested a man who allegedly threatened to harm his estranged wife, who works at Martha Vineyard Elementary School in Ponchatoula. The threat led to an increase in police presence and deputies have arrested the suspect 39-year-old Chad Milton of Ponchatoula.

The deal to transfer control of University Health Hospitals in Shreveport and Monroe from BRF to Oschner has been agreed to and should become effective October 1st.  The 294-million dollar deal with Oschner is a 40-million dollar increase over the current contract with BRF. Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne says it’s a fitting end to a long saga.

Cut 6 (07) “…going forward”

In the past week, Lake Charles area authorities have seen an uptick in synthetic marijuana overdoses, where the users would become unconscious shortly after they ingested it. Acadian Ambulance Medical Director Dr. Chuck Burnell says the users told authorities the product was called Gumbo or Bubblegum

Cut 3 (13) “…the weird effects.” 

LSU is looking for fans who want to serve on a council that will provide input and recommendations about the game day experience on the Baton Rouge campus. Senior Associate Athletic Director Robert Munson says they are looking for 25 people to sit on the New Tiger Fan Council. He says you don’t have to be a season ticket holder or live in Baton Rouge to be a part of the panel that can help shape the future game day experience at LSU…

Cut 10 (07) “…for the fans”

A teenager lost his life this morning in a single vehicle crash in LaFourche Parish. Trooper Jesse LaGrange says 19-year-old Robbie Istre (East) of Cut Off was not buckled up and impairment does not appear to be a factor…

Cut 13 (07) “under investigation”

In the past week, Lake Charles area authorities have seen an uptick in synthetic marijuana overdoses, where the users would become unconscious shortly after they ingested it. Acadian Ambulance Medical Director Dr. Chuck Burnell says first responders found users passed out in human piles.

Cut 5 (10)  “…pretty rapid onset.” 

The deal to transfer control of University Health Hospitals in Shreveport and Monroe from BRF to Oschner has been agreed to and should become effective October 1st.  Some may be concerned about the price tag of the new partnership enterprise between LSU and Oscher, but Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne says despite the larger contract number, the total expense to the state will remain the same.

Cut 8 (11) “…of healthcare”

In the past week, Lake Charles area authorities have seen an uptick in synthetic marijuana overdoses, where the users would become unconscious shortly after they ingested it. Acadian Ambulance Medical Director Dr. Chuck Burnell says during a four-day period they transported 45 people to a local hospital that had similar symptoms.

Cut 4 (13) “…episodes of unconsciousness.”

A teenager lost his life this morning in a single vehicle crash in LaFourche Parish. Trooper Jesse LaGrange says 19-year-old Robbie Istre (East) of Cut Off was heading north in his pick up truck on LA 308 when he failed to stay in his lane as he entered a curve…

Cut 12 (09)   “…a tree”

The deal to transfer control of University Health Hospitals in Shreveport and Monroe from BRF to Oschner has been agreed to and should become effective October 1^st.  Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne says the new partnership should lead to expanded services, and provide a more fertile training ground for the state’s future doctors.

Cut 7 (11) “…be better”

LSU is looking for fans who want to serve on a council that will provide input and recommendations about the game day experience on the Baton Rouge campus. Senior Associate Athletic Director Robert Munson says the fan experience is a top priority and this could will help develop what that looks like for years to come…

Cut 9 (10) “…first place”

The deal to transfer control of University Health Hospitals in Shreveport and Monroe from BRF to Oschner has been agreed to and should become effective October 1st.  The 294-million dollar deal with Oschner is a 40-million dollar increase over the current contract with BRF. Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne says it’s a fitting end to a long saga.

Cut 6 (07) “…going forward”

The contract is for 10 years, with two five year extension options.

In the past week, Lake Charles area authorities have seen an uptick in synthetic marijuana overdoses, where the users would become unconscious shortly after they ingested it. Acadian Ambulance Medical Director Dr. Chuck Burnell says the users told authorities the product was called Gumbo or Bubblegum

Cut 3 (13) “…the weird effects.” 

LSU is looking for 25 fans to sit on a council that will provide suggestions to the athletic department on how to improve the game day experience on campus. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (30) “I’m Jeff Palermo”  

A young Lafourche man is dead after an early morning crash on LA 308. 19-year-old Robbie Istre of Cut Off was traveling north when for unknown reasons his vehicle crossed the center line in a right curve and flew off the roadway. His vehicle struck a tree which lead to him sustaining fatal injuries. Impairment is not suspected, and Mr. istre was not wearing a seatbelt at the time.

A deal has been reached to turn control of University Health Hospitals in Shreveport and Monroe over to Oschner and LSU. Matt Doyle has more.
Voicer 1 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle”

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s office has arrested a man who allegedly threatened to harm his estranged wife, who works at Martha Vineyard Elementary School in Ponchatoula. The threat led to an increase in police presence and deputies have arrested the suspect 39-year-old Chad Milton of Ponchatoula.

First responders in the Lake Charles area have seen an uptick in individuals rushed to the hospital in an unconscious state after indigesting synthetic marijuana labeled as Gumbo or Bubblegum. Acadian Ambulance Medical Director Doctor Chuck Burnell says no fatalities, but…
cut 5 (10) “….pretty rapid onset”
Burnell says during a four-day period they transported 45 people to local hospitals with similar symptoms.

Are you an LSU fan who has ideas on how to improve the gameday experience? Then LSU wants you to serve on a 25-member council that will suggest ideas and recommendations when it comes to tickets, traffic, concessions and seating. Senior Associate Athletic Director Robert Munson says you don’t have to be a season ticket holder or live in Baton Rouge to be a part of the panel…
Cut 10 (07) “…for the fans”
Those selected to the council will be asked to commit to four quarterly meetings lasting at least a half a day and serve for two years.

In the past week, Lake Charles area authorities have seen an uptick in synthetic marijuana overdoses, where the users would become unconscious shortly after they ingested it. Acadian Ambulance Medical Director Dr. Chuck Burnell says during a four-day period they transported 45 people to a local hospital that had similar symptoms.

Cut 4 (13) “…episodes of unconsciousness.”

The deal to transfer control of University Health Hospitals in Shreveport and Monroe from BRF to Oschner has been agreed to and should become effective October 1st.  The 294-million dollar deal with Oschner is a 40-million dollar increase over the current contract with BRF. Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne says the new partnership should lead to expanded services, and provide a more fertile training ground for the state’s future doctors.

Cut 7 (11) “…be better”

LSU is looking for fans who want to serve on a council that will provide input and recommendations about the game day experience on the Baton Rouge campus. Senior Associate Athletic Director Robert Munson says the fan experience is a top priority and this could will help develop what that looks like for years to come…

Cut 9 (10) “…first place”

The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s office has charged 38-year-old Natalie Robinson of Calhoun with a felony count of practicing law without a license. Deputies booked Robinson after they found evidence that showed she allegedly drew up child custody papers and other legal documents for people for a fee.

Here’s a look at your commodities…

The deal to transfer control of University Health Hospitals in Shreveport and Monroe from BRF to Oschner has been finalized and should become effective October 1st. The 294-million dollar deal with Oschner is a 40-million dollar increase over the current contract with BRF. Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne says it’s a fitting end to a long saga.
Cut 6 (07) “…going forward”
Dardenne says the new partnership should lead to expanded services and gets LSU more involved in the training of future doctors.

LSU is the highest ranked Louisiana university and in the top half of the SEC at fifth, according to the Washington Monthly 2018 College Guide. Forbes also recognizes the purple and gold in its top college rankings. LSU President F. King Alexander credits the accolades to the return on investment students see upon graduation.
Cut 13 (06) “…that we like.”

In the past week, southwest Louisiana authorities have seen an uptick in synthetic marijuana overdoeses, where the users would become unconscious shortly after they ingested it. Acadian Ambulance Medical Director Dr. Chuck Burnell says the users told authorities the product was called Gumbo or Bubblegum…
Cut 3 (10) “…unconscious”
Burnell says no fatalities were reported.

The Louisiana Lottery is not too concerned about a revenue drop now that Mississippi has passed legislation to create its own state lottery. Louisiana lottery spokesperson Kim Chopin says they know some of their retailers near the Mississippi border will see some impact…
cut 11 (10) “…total sales”
It will take about a year for Mississippi to get its own lottery going.