As investigations into the assassination attempt on former President Trump’s life continue, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise says there’s been plenty of finger-pointing going on from different agencies and he was even alerted from his own sources about local law enforcement’s concerns.

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Scalise says the job of the Secret Service is to protect the President, Vice President, former Presidents, and visiting Heads of State.

State Police are investigating an officer-related shooting at the request of the Delhi Police Department.  The incident happened just before 11 o-clock Sunday night in the 7200 Block of Highway 17 in Delhi. The subject was pronounced dead on the scene and no officers were harmed. Few details have been released but LSP asks anyone with information to share it with them by visiting LSP.org.

Louisiana’s restaurant industry is improving post-pandemic in areas around the state. Mel Bridges has the details.

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AP’s preseason top 25 is out, and LSU football ranks 13th. Tiger Rag Editor Todd Horne says it shouldn’t come as a surprise, since LSU ranked 12th in the preseason AFCA Coaches Poll a week ago. However, he thinks the top 25 rankings usually don’t accurately reflect how the Tigers will do in the coming weeks…

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The Tigers will start their season by playing USC on September 1st in Las Vegas.

Louisiana’s restaurant industry is on a slow mend after COVID. Louisiana Restaurant Association President Stan Harris says recovery hasn’t been linear, as full-service restaurants are taking more time to bounce back than quick-service and fast casual restaurants.

Cut 3 (09) “…in the market.”

Harris says the best way to support Louisiana restaurants is to eat local.

As investigations into the assassination attempt on former President Trump’s life continue, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise says there are even more concerning details in the case that the Secret Service wasn’t forthcoming about.

Cut 7 (13) “…important jobs.”

Scalise says the job of the Secret Service is to protect the President, Vice President, former Presidents, and visiting Heads of State.

LSU is the first college sports program to use AI-enabled digital stethoscopes for their student-athletes. Joseph Authement (Aw-theh-ment) with Eko (Echo) Health says their CORE 500 digital stethoscopes are equipped with tech that sends heart sounds and electrical impulses to the cloud.

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LSU Athletics will start using the stethoscopes this school year.

The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services is rolling out the On The Road Again Initiative to help noncustodial parents get their driver’s license back if it’s been suspended due to unpaid child support. Child Support Enforcement Director Konitra Jack says their goal is to give parents the opportunity to engage with DCFS and…

Cut 13 (12)  “…that they owe.”

On the Road Again will run from September 1 to October 31.

Louisiana’s restaurant industry is on a slow mend after COVID. Louisiana Restaurant Association President Stan Harris estimates 15 to 20 percent of Louisiana restaurants closed their doors during the pandemic…

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Harris says restaurant expenses continue to climb, especially insurance, and more and more restaurants are opting to reduce their hours of operation.

As the investigations into the assassination attempt on former President Trump’s life continue, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise says the truth is coming to light over statements that Trump’s security detail was denied extra personnel from the Biden Administration.

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Scalise says the Secret Service is there to protect the President, Vice President, former Presidents, and visiting Heads of State.

This week Acadians from all over the world are reuniting for The Acadian World Congress in Canada and Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser is there. Brooke Thorington has more.

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State Police are investigating an officer-related shooting at the request of the Delhi Police Department.  The incident happened just before 11 o-clock Sunday night in the 7200 Block of Highway 17 in Delhi. Very few details have been released only that the subject was pronounced dead on the scene and no officers were harmed.

Postpartum depression is a serious issue affecting up to 20% of mothers of newborns but there is a promising new treatment.

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LSU is the first college sports program to use AI-enabled digital stethoscopes for their student-athletes. Joseph Authement (Aw-theh-ment) with Eko (Echo) Health says their CORE 500 digital stethoscopes are equipped with tech that sends heart sounds and electrical impulses to the cloud.

Cut 10 (11) “…detection.”

Louisiana’s restaurant industry is on a slow mend after COVID. Louisiana Restaurant Association President Stan Harris says recovery hasn’t been linear, as full-service restaurants are taking more time to bounce back than quick-service and fast casual restaurants.

Cut 3 (09) “…in the market.”

Harris estimates 15 to 20 percent of Louisiana restaurants closed their doors during the pandemic.

LSU is the first college sports program to use AI-enabled digital stethoscopes that can detect potential cardiac disease in around 15 seconds for their student-athletes. Joseph Authement (Aw-theh-ment) with Eko (Echo) Health, a Louisiana resident and LSU grad, says this project is near and dear to him not only to ensure the community he lives in stays heart-healthy, but also that…

cut 12 (12) “…and then some.”

Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser is in Canada this week for the Acadian World Congress. Nungesser says the Acadian World Congress is a great opportunity to highlight Canadians’ unique relationship with the Bayou State.

cut 6 (10) “…to Louisiana.”

A new pill for mothers suffering from postpartum depression is showing success. According to Chief Medical Officer for United Health Care Dr. Kevin Stephens, one in five women experience pregnancy related mental health conditions, and he says there wasn’t much treatment success before Zurzuvae (zur-ZOO-vay), which is now available in pill form.

cut 7 (10) “…tremendous job.”

The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services is rolling out the On The Road Again Initiative to help noncustodial parents get their driver’s license back if it’s been suspended due to unpaid child support. Though it doesn’t start until September 1, Konitra Jack with DCFS encourages anyone who thinks they could be eligible to reach out to DCFS, since even if they aren’t eligible for this exact initiative, there’s likely another DCFS initiative that they do qualify for.

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On the Road Again will run until October 31.

A new pill for mothers suffering from postpartum depression is showing success. According to Chief Medical Officer for United Health Care, Dr. Kevin Stephens, Zurzuvae (Zur-ZOO-vay) which is now available in pill form is showing more promise than other drugs in treating postpartum depression.

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The Acadian World Congress is this week in Canada. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser is visiting “The Great White North” to reunite Acacian descendants expelled from the country as early as the 17^th century and sign a new accord. And

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LSU Athletics will be the first college sports program to use an AI-enabled digital stethoscope this school year. Mel Bridges has the story.

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State Police Criminal Investigations Division has been called in by Delhi Police to investigate an officer involved shooting that happened just before eleven last night in the 7200 block of Highway 17 in Delhi. Authorities say one subject was pronounced dead at the scene and no officers were harmed in the incident. We’re told this is an active investigation.

LSU is the first college sports program to use AI-enabled digital stethoscopes for their student-athletes. Joseph Authement (Aw-theh-ment) with Eko (Echo) Health says their CORE 500 digital stethoscopes are capable of showing potential cardiac diseases in around 15 seconds, including types of heart diseases that could otherwise go undiagnosed.

Cut 11 (10) “…progress.”

The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services is rolling out the On The Road Again Initiative to help noncustodial parents get their driver’s license back if it’s been suspended due to unpaid child support. The program helped reinstate licenses during the pandemic, and Child Support Enforcement Director Konitra Jack says she’s hoping it will be as successful now.

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Postpartum depression is a serious issue affecting up to 20% of mothers of newborns but there is a promising new treatment. Colleen Crain has more.

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Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser is headed to Canada this week for the Acadian World Congress. The connection between Louisiana and Canada dates back to the 17^th century. Canadians spend more than $200 million a year in Louisiana and this is a great opportunity to celebrate the shared culture.

Cut 6 (10) “…to Louisiana.”

The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services is rolling out the On The Road Again Initiative to help noncustodial parents get their driver’s license back if it’s been suspended due to unpaid child support. Child Support Enforcement Director Konitra Jack says their goal is to give parents the opportunity to engage with DCFS and…

Cut 13 (12)  “…that they owe.”

The Acadian World Congress is this week in Canada. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser is visiting “The Great White North” to reunite Acacian descendants expelled from the country as early as the 17^th century. A large majority of those Acadians ended up settling in Louisiana.

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A new pill for mothers suffering from postpartum depression is showing success. According to Chief Medical Officer for United Health Care, Dr. Kevin Stephens, says, in addition to hormonal changes, mothers of newborns face many challenges and often get little sleep while the demands on their bodies are heightened. He says Zurzuvae (Zur-ZOO-vay) can help with a serious problem that’s often not discussed.

Cut 8 (11) “…the newborn.”

A popular jogging spot was roped off in New Orleans yesterday after a body was found in a lagoon at Audubon Park early yesterday morning.  The body was discovered around 8:30 yesterday morning and there’s no indication that foul play was involved.  Authorities say  the death is being investigated as an unclassified death