State officials say the newly expanded Medicaid program that went into effect July 1st is already saving lives. Louisiana Department of Health Secretary Dr. Rebekah Gee told the Baton Rouge Press Club that more than 300,000 people have enrolled. She also spoke about mosquitoes and the Zika concern, saying that the state is being proactive with preparedness…:
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She says L-D-H- is helping with doctors to alert expectant mothers of Zika, along with, mosquito abatement teams to keep the population down.

There was some confusion over whether or not mobile homes would be eligible for Shelter At Home — the program which pays up to $15,000 in work in order to make a home livable while residents rebuild. The Governor’s Office says they sent a letter to FEMA and learned that mobile and modular homes are eligible, whether or not they are on wheels or attached to the ground.

The City of Walker has officially signed a contract with a law firm to file a suit against the state for construction on I-12 that’s believed to have increased flooding in the city. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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A study from the Learning Policy Institute finds Louisiana ranks in the second lowest category for teacher attraction, despite a nationwide educator shortage. President of the Louisiana Association of Educators Debbie Meaux:
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Hundreds of thousands of people have signed up for Medicaid under the expanded program, and state officials say lives are already being saved. Louisiana Department of Health Secretary Dr. Rebekah Gee says we have now changed the landscape of health care coverage and have increased the likelihood that patients will seek life-saving care:
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She says the expansion enrollment tops 305,000.

There’s a shortage of teachers around the country, but the Learning Policy Institute finds Louisiana has very low educator attraction…:
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Today Governor John Bel Edwards is in Shreveport for a day of events and meetings. He will visit the Cyber Innovation Center and tour the CSRA. His office says he will then deliver remarks at the Shreveport Rotary Club Meeting before touring the Port of Caddo-Bossier.

The City of Walker plans to proceed with a lawsuit against DOTD over the barrier on I-12 they say worsened flooding in the city. Walker Mayor Rick Ramsey says the barrier acted as a seawall, but wants the public to know that they are not suing in order to get state dollars…:
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He says he’s heard the Governor’s Office has said it’s not the state’s job to build roads that prevent flooding.

The Governor’s Office says they found out from FEMA that mobile and modular homes are in fact eligible for the Shelter at Home Program. Spokeswoman Julie Baxter Payer says they sent a letter to the agency asking for clarification on that and what homes do not qualify for the program…:
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Over 300,000 have enrolled in the Medicaid program since the eligibility requirements were expanded on July 1st. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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The US is facing a teacher shortage, and a new study from the Learning Policy Institute finds Louisiana ranks in the second lowest category for teacher attraction. President of the Louisiana Association of Educators, Debbie Meaux…:
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Meaux says the teacher reform movement has discouraged a lot of people in education.

FEMA has offered additional clarification to the governor’s office about whether mobile homes are eligible for the Shelter At Home Program. Deputy Chief of Staff for the Governor’s Office, Julie Baxter Payer says they have verified that manufactured and modular homes can be included in the program, whether or not they are on wheels or attached to the ground. She says inspections will be done on a case by case basis…:
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Over 18,000 people have registered for Shelter at Home.

NCIS: New Orleans’ third season will premiere tonight on CBS. The crime mystery show was filmed entirely in and around New Orleans, and sources say it’s the last network series will a full-time shooting schedule in the city. NCIS: New Orleans airs Tuesdays at 10pm.

LSU’s next home football game will be televised on SEC Network, the university announced Monday. The Tigers face Missouri at home on October 1 at 6:30 p.m.

More than 300,000 people have signed up for Medicaid expansion in Louisiana since coverage began on July 1st. Louisiana Department of Health Secretary Dr. Rebekah Gee says this program is already saving lives. She says so far, one-thousand mammograms have been completed…:
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The state’s top health official discussed the expansion of Medicaid while speaking in front of the Baton Rouge Press Club.

FEMA has clarified the qualifications for the Shelter At Home program, which means homeowners who live in mobile homes are eligible. Deputy Chief of Staff for the Governor’s Office, Julie Baxter Payer, says they wanted to get some clarification about who was eligible for the program…:
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Payer says they have verified that manufactured and modular homes can be included in the program.

The City of Walker is moving forward with its lawsuit against the state Department of Transportation for construction on I-12 that city officials believe worsened the flooding there. Mayor Rick Ramsey says he feels good about their chances of winning the case because the City of Amite won a suit against DOTD in 2002…:
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He says the only thing he’s heard from the state is that it’s not Louisiana’s job to build roads that prevent flooding.

Tropical Depression 13 formed Monday afternoon west-southwest of the Cape Verde islands, off of Africa’s west coast. A motion toward the west-northwest into the central Atlantic Ocean is expected over the next few days. The National Hurricane Center says some strengthening during the next 48 hours is forecast, and the depression is expected to become a tropical storm later today. When that occurs, it will be given the name “Lisa”.

Over 300,000 have enrolled in the Medicaid program since the eligibility requirements were expanded on July 1^st. Emelie Gunn has more…

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While there’s a shortage of teachers around the country, a new study from the Learning Policy Institute finds Louisiana has very low teacher attraction compared to other states. Halen Doughty has more…

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The City of Walker has officially signed a contract with a law firm to file a suit against the state for construction on I-12 that’s believed to have increased flooding in the city. Jeff Palermo has more…

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More than 300,000 people have signed up for Medicaid expansion in Louisiana since coverage began on July 1^st. Louisiana Department of Health Secretary Dr. Rebekah Gee says this program is already saving lives. She says so far, one-thousand mammograms have been completed…

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Dr. Gee says we have now changed the landscape of health care coverage and have increased the likelihood that patients will seek and receive important, life-saving care.

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The state’s top health official discussed the expansion of Medicaid while speaking in front of the Baton Rouge Press Club. She also spoke about mosquitoes, which have become a big problem after the recent flooding in the southern part of the state. She says L-D-H- is working with doctors to alert expectant mothers of Zika, along with, mosquito abatement teams to keep the population down.

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The US is facing a teacher shortage, and a new study from the Learning Policy Institute finds Louisiana ranks in the second lowest category for teacher attraction. President of the Louisiana Association of Educators, Debbie Meaux, says a lot of teachers are leaving the profession, and fewer people becoming teachers.

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Meaux says the biggest teacher shortages around the country are in special ed, math, languages. But she says Louisiana needs more teachers in every subject.

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Meaux says the teacher reform movement has discouraged a lot of people in education. She says the push to use standardized test scores to evaluate teachers has made some educators feel like they’re being watched under a microscope.

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The City of Walker is moving forward with its lawsuit against the state Department of Transportation for construction on I-12 that city officials believe worsened the flooding there. Mayor Rick Ramsey says he feels good about their chances of winning the case because the City of Amite won a suit against DOTD in 2002.

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Ramsey says a concrete wall was built between the lanes of I-12 near Walker when the highway was expanded a few years ago, which acted as a seawall and caused massive flooding in the city. He says contrary to public opinion, they’re not after state dollars.

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The city has officially signed a contract with the law firm DeGravelles, Palmintier, Holthaus and Fruge, but Ramsey says other law offices could also be involved. He says the only thing he’s heard from the state is a quote from the Governor’s Office, saying it’s not the state’s job to build roads that prevent flooding.

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FEMA has clarified the qualifications for the Shelter At Home program, which means homeowners who live in mobile homes are eligible. Deputy Chief of Staff for the Governor’s Office, Julie Baxter Payer says they wanted to get some clarification about who was eligible for the program.

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Payer says they have verified that manufactured and modular homes can be included in the program, whether or not they are on wheels or attached to the ground. She says, like with other homes in the program, inspections will be done on a case by case basis.

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Payer says they also got some clarification about what types of homes do not qualify for the program.

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LSU’s new starting quarterback Danny Etling played well in his first SEC start and now he’ll get a chance to make his first start against an SEC team on the road when the Bayou Bengals visit Auburn on Saturday. Coach Les Miles says Etling will play well, if he focuses on the task at hand

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LSU’s last trip to the Plains was not a good one. The Tigers were embarrassed as Auburn beat up LSU 41-7. Etling is confident they can get the job done on the road…

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Etling has played with a lot of poise since entering in the second quarter of the Jacksonville State game. He’s completed 57-percent of his passes for 315 yards and two touchdowns. The transfer from Purdue knows there’s room for improvement…

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Over 94-percent of Livingston parish students returned for their first day back after the flood. Livingston School Superintendent Rick Wentzel says there were some areas that had lower first day turnouts than others, as a lot of students had to transfer to other schools in the district.

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He says even the hardest his schools only saw a 20-percent decrease in enrolment.

Six million gallons of waste was leaked into the Bouge Chitto River in St. Tammany parish from a Mississippi sewage plant, prompting a water advisory from the Louisiana Department of Health. State Health Officer Dr. Jimmy Guidry says it will take at least a week to know exactly what we’re dealing with, as the contamination has spread through the river.

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Guidry advises people to stay out of the river.

The body of a missing 6-year-old autistic boy was found early this morning in Lafayette Parish. Youngsville Police Chief Ricky Boudreaux says Keaton Jones was reported missing yesterday afternoon. He says the child was tragically discovered a little after 4am in a pond near his home.

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Boudreaux says Keaton left his home yesterday afternoon through an open garage door.

Authorities say a dangerous Assumption parish inmate has been captured after he escaped police custody Wednesday. Lonny Cavalier 44-year-old Drake Domangue escaped while being transferred to St. Mary parish for mental health evaluation and treatment.

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The Louisiana Department of Health issues a water advisory for the Bouge Chitto River after six million gallons of sewage was released into the waterway. Emelie Gunn has more…
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Authorities say a dangerous, escaped Assumption parish inmate has been captured. Lonny Cavalier with the Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office says on Sunday night they got a call from the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office with some good news about 44-year-old Drake Domangue of Houma…:
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Domangue escaped Wednesday morning after slipping out of his shackles and knocking down a deputy.

A 6-year-old missing special needs child was found drowned after being reported missing Sunday afternoon in Lafayette Parish. Youngsville Police Chief Ricky Boudreaux says Keaton Jones was autistic and nonverbal and liked being around water…:
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Boudreaux says after the dive and sonar didn’t find him, they began draining the pond and found Keaton.

On September 12th, almost 95-percent of Livingston parish students showed up for the first day back to class after the historic flood. Livingston School Superintendent Rick Wentzel says more than 24-thousand students returned to school last week. He says they are pleasantly surprised at the turnout…:
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The body of a missing 6-year-old was found in a Lafayette Parish pond early this morning. Michelle Southern has the tragic story…
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The Louisiana Department of Health announces that 305-thousand residents have health insurance through Medicaid. The eligibility requirements for the government paid for insurance was expanded on July 1st. L-D-H Secretary Rebekah Gee says nearly 12-thousand adulits have received preventive health care services.

The state department of environmental quality is testing the water on the Bogue Chitto River in St. Tammany Parish, after six million gallons of storm water diluted sewage rushed into the rive when a levee beached at the Brookhaven, Mississippi sewage plant. State Health Officer Doctor Jimmy Guidry says the levee breach has been fixed…
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Guidry says they are asking residents to stay out of the Bogue Chitto for the time being.

Livingston School Superintendent Rick Wentzel says about 95-percent of their students have returned to the classroom, despite the massive flood damage throughout the parish. Wentzel says the high percentage of students back is a testament to the community and school system…
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