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CDC Investigating Suspected Louisiana Swine Flu Infections
The CDC is looking at blood samples from eight suspected cases in Louisiana right now. All have
been confirmed to have type-A flu, the virus family that also
includes swine flu. State health officials says 5 of the suspect flu
cases are in Lafayette Parish, plus one each from Orleans, St.
Matrin, and St. Tammany parishes.
Thursday, April 30, 2009 4:21 PM
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Skeleton Found in Morgan City
Morgan City police are investigating human bones found in a drainage
ditch next to a railroad line. Detectives believe the bones are
those of a man, but LSU anthropology experts will examine the
remains and try to identify the person, and if possible how he died.
Thursday, April 30, 2009 4:13 PM
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Shreveport Says "No" to Traffic Cameras
The city of Shreveport says no to traffic cameras. After nearly 3
years of debate, the city council voted 5-2 to reject ever
installing cams at intersections. Councilman Ron Webb objected to
the possibility the cameras could eventually imfringe on civil
liberties. He speculates they could someday be upgraded to read out
lips.
Thursday, April 30, 2009 4:11 PM
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Governor Increases Presence for Session
The governor's presence around the proceedings at the capitol has
increased considerably from previous legislative sessions.
UL Lafayette political science professor Pearson Cross says Jindal
has learned he needs to be more visible at these sessions in order
to advance his agenda. Jindal has taken criticism for his frequent out-of-state
fundraisers. Cross says the governor's public image will improve
with his increased intervention at the capitol.
Thursday, April 30, 2009 4:02 PM
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Deal Reached with Saints, Legislature Must Still Approve
The Saints and the state announce an agreement that keeps the N-F-L
franchise in Louisiana through 2025. The deal would significantly
lower annual inducements the state gives to the team, but Governor
Jindal says he'll ask lawmakers to spend 85-million dollars in state
surplus money on renovations to the Superdome.
But several lawmakers we spoke with today are not in support of this
deal. New Orleans Representative Juan LaFonta says he can't vote to
use taxpayer money this way. Lawmakers will be asked to approve the 85-million dollars during the
on-going legislative session.
Thursday, April 30, 2009 3:59 PM
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More And More Dead Birds Being Found
 Officials say more than 3,000 birds have been collected dead along the Gulf Coast since an oil spill was triggered in April by the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig explosion.
Thursday, July 29, 2010 4:52 PM
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National Headlines
 Here's a look at stories making national news.
Thursday, July 29, 2010 5:59 PM
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Arizona Files Appeal In Immigration Case
 Arizona has filed an appeal in the federal lawsuit which resulted in an injunction against portions of the state's new immigration law.
Thursday, July 29, 2010 5:48 PM
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