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LAFAYETTE GENERAL HEALTH MADE A FORMAL ANNOUNCEMENT TO TERMINATE ITS LEASE OF THE STATE-OWNED UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AND CLINICS IF THEY LOSE STATE FUNDING. GOVERNOR JOHN BEL EDWARDS ADMINISTRATION HAS NO MONEY FOR THE STATE HOSPITALS IN THEIR BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR STARTING IN JULY, BUT THEY ARE HOPING TO RAISE THE FUNDS IN A SPECIAL SESSION. WITHOUT THE FUNDING, LAFAYETTE GENERAL WILL TERMINATE 800 EMPLOYEES, ITS GRADUATE MEDICAL TRAINING PROGRAM AND SHUT DOWN SERVICES AT UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL. LAFAYETTE GENERAL PRESIDENT DAVID CALLECOD SAYS THAT, IF NOTHING CHANGES, THE LAST DAY OF OPERATION AT UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL WILL BE JUNE 30TH.
A LAKE CHARLES COUPLE, WHO WERE IN AN ACCIDENT WITH A POLICE UNIT, ARE SUING THE LAKE CHARLES POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THE CITY. ATTORNEY JAY DELOUCHE SAYS THE WOMAN, WHO WAS FOUR MONTHS PREGNANT, LOST THE BABY IN THE COLLISION. OFFICER BRET DOMMERT WAS RESPONDING TO A LOCKDOWN AT BARBE HIGH SCHOOL WHEN THE ACCIDENT HAPPENED. THE LAWSUIT CLAIMS MALLORY’S HUSBAND, ANDREW, HEARD NO SIRENS AND DID NOT SEE FLASHING LIGHTS BEFORE THE ACCIDENT.
THE FATHER OF A ST. LANDRY PARISH STUDENT SAYS HE IS THINKING OF PURSUING CHARGES AGAINST AN OFFICER, ACCUSED OF HITTING HIS SON WITH A BOOK LAST NOVEMBER. JEFF HORCHAK HAS MORE.
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Louisiana’s criminal justice overhaul has taken a hit after the House voted to lengthen probation terms that were shortened during last year’s rewrite of sentencing laws. The proposal by Republican Rep. Sherman Mack passed Tuesday by a vote of 61-30. It now heads to the Senate. Mack says extending probation lengths for most nonviolent offenders from a maximum of three years to five would keep people out of prison.
THE MAYOR OF DUSON IS COUNTING THE DAYS UNTIL THE CITY CAN BEGIN REPAIRING ROADS. HERE’S JEFF HORCHAK WITH MORE.
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A FLORIDA MAN WAS ARRESTED IN SULPHUR LAST FRIDAY ON A FOURTH OFFENSE D-W-I. A CALCASIEU PARISH SHERIFF’S DEPUTY NOTICED A VEHICLE SUSPICIOUSLY BRAKE AND PULL INTO A DRIVEWAY AND, AFTER A MINUTE, BACK UP AND CONTINUE ON RAVIA ROAD. WHEN THE DEPUTY STOPPED THEM, A WOMAN BEHIND THE STEERING WHEEL SAID THEY PULLED OVER TO CHANGE DRIVERS BECAUSE 29-YEAR-OLD JOHN H. ADAMS THE FOURTH OF YOUNSTOWN, FLORIDA HAD BEEN DRINKING. ADAMS WAS BOOKED INTO THE CALCASIEU PARISH CORRECTIONAL CENTER ON THE D-W-I CHARGE AND OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE UNDER SUSPENSION, AND WAS RELEASED MONDAY ON A 12 THOUSAND DOLLAR BOND WITH STIPULATIONS.
ACADIA PARISH SHERIFF’S DETECTIVES ARE SEEKING THE PUBLIC’S HELP IN FINDING A MAN WHO STOLE A PURSE FROM A VEHICLE AND USED A CREDIT CARD TO MAKE PURCHASES IN CARENCRO AND OPELOUSAS. THE THEFT HAPPENED IN THE 12-HUNDRED BLOCK OF NORTH PARKERSON IN CROWLEY ON MAY SECOND AROUND 5:30. VIDEO SURVEILLANCE CAPTURED THE SUSPECT WHO WAS LAST SEEN DRIVING A DARK COLORED, NEWER MODEL DODGE CHARGER. ANYONE WITH INFORMATION IS ASKED TO CALL ACADIA PARISH CRIME STOPPERS AT 789-TIPS.
A Louisiana lawmaker is shelving his proposal to lower the drinking age for some young people amid concerns the move could cost the state millions in lost federal aid. Sen. Eric LaFleur, a Ville Platte Democrat, says he was trying to promote responsible behavior and education about the damaging effects of binge drinking with the approach offered in his bill . The measure would have created a certification program that would allow 19- and 20-year-olds to drink if they take education courses about the risks of alcohol. Gov. John Bel Edwards’ administration says the measure could risk federal money that comes into the state for roadwork and other safety programs.
