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Louisiana mandates insurance coverage for menopause, perimenopause treatment
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana Illuminator) – Louisiana will require Medicaid and private health insurance plans to cover menopause and perimenopause treatment. The new law should ease access to hormone replacement therapy for those patients. House Bill 392, sponsored by Rep. Aimee Freeman, D-New Orleans, goes into effect Aug. 1....
3 arrested for murder in connection with Fentanyl overdose deaths
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office have arrested 3 people in connection with Fentanyl related overdose deaths on Wednesday, June 3. According to deputies, the following people were arrested:. Travis Freeze, 32, of Denham Springs, is charged with Second Degree Murder in the death of...
Federal judge calls on Angola to protect prisoners working outside during extreme heat
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - State officials have been ordered to make changes to their heat-related policies regarding outdoor farm work at Angola Prison during extreme heat. The Promise of Justice Initiative released the following news release about the ruling:. Tuesday, a federal judge granted a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO)...
YOUR HEALTH: Future of medical microbots
DENVER, Colo. (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Robots have changed the medical field, and now, those robots are becoming smaller than ever before. They’re called microbots, also known as nanorobots. They’re microscopic in scale and thousands of them could be delivered by swallowing a single pill. They could one day deliver life-saving medications to hard-to-reach places throughout the body.
Gov. Landry names Meteorologist Jay Grymes as State Climatologist and discusses preparation for hurricane season
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Hurricane Season is underway, and the Louisiana’s governor’s office has chosen its new state climatologist to help the state prepare. Gov. Jeff Landry and the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOSHEP) Director Jacques Thibodeaux held a news conference on Wednesday, July 3.
Prices at the Pump: Independence Day
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - It’s still a day away, but travel for the Fourth of July is already well underway. Drivers are expected to be able fill up for less than $3 a gallon in Louisiana. Gas Buddy estimates drivers will pay an average of $2.99 per gallon...
CONSUMER REPORTS: Products to elevate your outdoor space
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Warmer weather and longer days mean more time to enjoy your outdoor space, whether big or small. The experts at Consumer Reports rounded up some top-recommended summer products and gear to freshen up your yard, deck, or patio for this year’s Fourth of July bash and beyond!
July 4th Fest set for Thursday In downtown Port Allen
PORT ALLEN, La. (WAFB) - The West Baton Rouge Parks and Recreation and the city of Port Allen are hosting the 2024 July 4th Fest in downtown Port Allen. The headlined events begin at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 4, with the Rockin’ Mozart School of Music Youth Bands, and the Foret Tradition will begin at 7 p.m. The fireworks show will begin at 9 p.m.
New Tangipahoa sheriff reveals Cyprian escape happened 10 days earlier than public was told
HAMMOND, La. (WVUE) - Tangipahoa Parish has a new sheriff, who’s already dealing with a new failure at the jail he’s inheriting. Recently sworn-in Sheriff Gerald Sticker confirmed Tuesday (July 2) to Fox 8 that still-missing inmate Jamarcus Cyprian escaped the parish jail on May 16 -- 10 days before the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office (TPSO) reported it to the public.
Iberville residents voice concerns over bridge repair process; demand assistance from state
IBERVILLE PARISH, La. (WAFB) - In a meeting on July 2, state and Iberville Parish officials welcomed residents to voice concerns and discuss the latest update on the Grosse Tete bridge repair process. Many residents were frustrated, raising questions about potential shuttle services, lengthening ferry hours, and accessibility to the...
Reese, Clark make named WNBA All-Stars in rookie seasons
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Former LSU star Angel Reese and her perceived fellow rookie rival Caitlin Clark each was named to the WNBA’s All-Star Game on Tuesday (July 2). The selections mean Reese will represent the Chicago Sky and Clark the Indiana Fever at the WNBA’s All-Star Game, set for July 20 in Phoenix.
SPORTSLINE: North Iberville Summer Camp
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The North Iberville Bears are our 15th team preview for Sportsline Summer Camp. After the school re-opened in 2022, the Bears played junior varsity football for two years. Now they are back at the varsity level looking to prove they are not just participants but...
HVAC experts give tips on how to avoid costly unit failures
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Today was another excessive heat warning day, and air conditioning companies are seeing an increase in maintenance calls. Experts urge everyone to get their units checked out on a regular basis to save headaches and money. “A lot of times, your AC unit is not...
Major construction projects get underway at schools in Livingston Parish
LIVINGSTON PARISH, La. (WAFB) - Work has started on three major construction projects for the Livingston Parish Public Schools System. The projects include a new South Fork Junior High School in Walker, a new gym at Live Oak Junior High School, and a new classroom wing and cafeteria at Albany Upper and Lower Elementary Schools.
New partnership to help distribute DSNAP benefits in Livingston Parish
LIVINGSTON PARISH, La. (WAFB) - Preparation is key for people like Chris Anderson, especially during hurricane season. “We are always making sure we’re prepared if that storm decides to turn that we’re ready and have all the things in place,” said Anderson. As the Director for Livingston...
Man arrested in connection with robbery, attempted rape behind Gonzales supermarket
GONZALES, La. (WAFB) - The Gonzales Police Department has identified a suspect in two separate cases being investigated out of Ascension Parish. Samuel Lane IIl, 40, was booked into the Ascension Parish Jail on Monday, facing attempted first-degree robbery, attempted first-degree rape, and second-degree battery charges. Arrest documents alleged Lane...
TPSO: 2 women wanted for stealing puppies in Loranger
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office needs your help identifying two women whole allegedly stole puppies from a home on Saturday, June 22, officials say. According to officials, the women took three German Shepherd puppies from a back porch located at a home in the...
Two suspects arrested in Loranger puppy theft case
LORANGER, La. (WVUE) - The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of two women in connection with the theft of three German Shepherd puppies from a home in Loranger. Sarah Folse, 31, and Deanna Witten, 52, of Amite, turned themselves into the Tangipahoa Parish Jail on Thursday (July...
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