A levee breach at a Mississippi sewage plant caused six million gallons of waste to be released into the Bouge Chitto River in St. Tammany parish, 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.

Less than 6-percent of last year’s Livingston parish school enrollment count missed the 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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The body of a 6-year-old boy who went missing yesterday has been found in Lafayette parish. Youngsville Police Chief Ricky Boudreaux says they had a feeling Keaton Jones was near a pond close to his house, but initial searches turned up nothing.

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Boudreaux says after the dives and sonar, they drained the pond and found the boy.

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 has issued a water advisory for the Bouge Chitto River after six million gallons sewage was released into the waterway. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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Sad story out of Caddo Parish. Police say a school bus driver died after she was hit by a car in a roadway she was crossing to get to her bus. According to the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office, 58-year-old Karen Scroggins was going to her bus to begin her route around 6:30 this morning when she was struck. She was taken by ambulance to University Health, where she later died.

Authorities say a dangerous, escaped Assumption parish inmate has been captured. Lonny Cavalier with the Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office says 44-year-old Drake Domangue of Houma escaped Wednesday. He says the inmate is wanted by Terrebonne and Lafourche parishes for felony charges and parole violations, and he also has numerous traffic violations…:
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Cavalier says Domangue was able to escape while he was being transferred from the Assumption Parish Detention Center to St. Mary parish for mental health evaluation and treatment.

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 were pleasantly surprised at the turnout…:
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The Louisiana Department of Health issues a recreational water advisory for the Bouge Chitto River in St. Tammany Parish after a levee breach at the Brookhaven, Mississippi sewage plant released six million gallons of storm water diluted sewage. State Health Officer Dr. Jimmy Guidry says the DEQ is testing the water, but people should stay out of the river…:
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Guidry warns people that microorganisms can enter the body through the mouth, nose, eyes, ears and open wounds.

The city of Walker in Livingston Parish has signed a contract with a law firm possibly to file a suit against DOTD regarding the flooding. Mayor Rick Ramsey has said that the flooding that came into his city was the result of a concrete barrier in the middle of I-12 that wasn’t allowing the water to flow over the interstate, but instead cover Walker.

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.

The number of people who have signed up for Louisiana’s Medicaid expansion program continues to grow, surpassing 300,000. The Louisiana Department of Health released the latest figures Monday, saying more than 304,000 people are enrolled for the coverage that began July 1.

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.

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 was known to wander and left the home yesterday afternoon through a door to the garage that was left open.

The Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating a drowning in Lacassine. They say deputies arrived at a residence and found the 21-year-old male victim laying face up on a dock near the bayou and learned he’d been pulled from the water by his father. Despite efforts to revive Scott James Borne, he never resumed a pulse and was pronounced deceased on scene.

The LSU Health New Orleans School of Nursing has been ranked the ninth best nursing school in the country by the Nursing Schools Almanac. Dr. Demetrius Porche, Dean of the School of Nursing, says this is a great honor. He says this review is a testament to the dedication of the facility and staff’s commitment to a culture of excellence…:
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The school also ranked number 5 among public nursing schools and second in the Southeast region.

For the 22nd time in the Saints 50-year history, New Orleans is off to an 0-2 start after losing 16-13 to the New York Giants.

The LSU Health New Orleans School of Nursing has been ranked the 9^th best nursing school in the nation. Emelie Gunn has more…

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The body of a missing 6-year-old was found this morning. Keaton Jones of Youngsville reportedly went missing yesterday afternoon, sparking a multi-agency investigation. The child was found early this morning in a pond near his home.

An Acadia parish woman is trying to get her spider monkey back after he was taken by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. Justine Quinn says she’s worried about her monkey Darwin because another woman’s primate died in LDWF’s care.

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L-D-W-F is not commenting on the matter.

Louisiana Office of Tourism has been named the 2016 State Tourism Office of the Year by the Southeast Tourism Society. That’s according to Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser, who says he’s proud of the award, but more proud of all the great people who work in the tourism industry. He says they want to get more people involved in promoting tourism in the Bayou State.

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L-O-T also won this award in 2013.

For the second time in three years, the Louisiana Office of Tourism has won the 2016 State Tourism Office of the Year by the Southeast Tourism Society. Lt Governor Billy Nungesser says they are always working on creative ways to promote the state. He says Louisiana has one of the most unique cultures in the US…:
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He says they’ve created a series of YouTube videos featuring different places in the state to go as part of their Go.See.Eat campaign.

Two Louisiana chefs are travelling to Japan today to cook gumbo for the US Ambassador of Japan and promote Louisiana products. Caroline Kennedy, who owns restaurants in New Roads and New Orleans, says they’ve been trying to find out what ingredients they can find in Japan and which ones they’ll have to bring with them…:
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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has seized an Acadia Parish woman’s spider monkey and she’s fighting to get her pet back. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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Baton Rouge Police say they’ve arrested a man who become out of control and, wearing only underwear, tried to attack police before ramming a cop car into a mobile home. They say 35-year-old Jeremy Saylor, who is suspected to have been under the influence of the synthetic drug Mojo, displayed “superhuman strength” and got into a police vehicle, tried to run the officers over then rammed it into a mobile home.

Two Louisiana chefs are on the way to Japan, where they will cook gumbo for the US Ambassador of Japan at the Mississippi River Country reception. Halen Doughty has more…:
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The State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a fatal blaze in Ville Platte that claimed the life of a 62-year-old man. They say first responders were working to suppress the flames around 1am Sunday when they located the lifeless body of James Malveaux. There were no smoke alarms found in the residence. The Evageline Parish Coroner is conducting an autopsy to determine the official cause of death.

An Acadia Parish woman is fighting to get her spider monkey back after he was seized by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries for the second time in 2 years. State law prohibits owning exotic animals, but Justine Quinn of Church Point says she’s had her monkey since before the law went into effect. She says LDWF came back to get Darwin even after she had a court order saying she could keep him until the matter was settled.
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LDWF is not commenting on the matter.

The LSU Health New Orleans School of Nursing has been ranked the ninth best nursing school in the country by the Nursing Schools Almanac. Dr. Demetrius Porche, Dean of the School of Nursing, says s the key factors to the rating are…:
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The school also ranked number 5 among public nursing schools and second in the Southeast region.

The Louisiana Department of Tourism continues to pick up accolades. The latest award is the the 2016 State Tourism Office of the Year by the Southeast Tourism Society. Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser says they work hard to promote the many attractions all over Louisiana…:

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Nungesser says he’s happy about the award, but more proud of all the great people who work in the tourism industry.

Two Louisiana chefs are travelling to Japan today to cook gumbo for the US Ambassador. Samantha Carroll, who own restaurants in New Roads and New Orleans, says during this Louisiana promoting trip at the Mississippi River Country reception, they will also judge a gumbo cook off…:
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Carroll says she and her husband will cook gumbo for the guests at the trade show convention, using Louisiana seafood and ingredients.

The LSU Health New Orleans School of Nursing has been ranked the ninth best nursing school in the country by the Nursing Schools Almanac. Dr. Demetrius Porche, Dean of the School of Nursing, says this is a great honor. He says this review is a testament to the dedication of the facility and staff’s commitment to a culture of excellence…:
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The school also ranked number 5 among public nursing schools and second in the Southeast region.

Louisiana state health officials are warning residents to stay away from the Bogue Chitto River after approximately 6 million gallons of sewage water spilled into the east branch of the river from a Mississippi levee breach Friday. They say this sewage release will add contaminates that can result in elevated levels of unhealthy bacteria. They’ve issued a water contact advisory for swimming and fishing in the Bogue Chitto River for its entire length in Louisiana.