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Emergency Response: Baton Rouge agencies have launched a prehospital blood transfusion program, bringing blood to patients before they reach a hospital. Newborn Care: Ochsner Children’s NICU is Louisiana’s only member of an international collaborative focused on improving care for babies born at or before 23 weeks. Drug Safety: The Louisiana Department of Health added three kratom-related substances to the state’s controlled substances list through an emergency ruling. Cancer Screening: A mobile unit will offer free breast, cervical and colorectal screenings in Avoyelles Parish Nov. 17–18; appointments are required. Health Care Access: A Louisiana Medicaid plan and Ochsner reached terms to preserve network access for about 70,000 members ahead of Dec. 1.

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Oct. 19, 2026

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New Orleans officials warn proposed budget cuts put 'entire criminal legal system at risk'

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Council OKs new insurance rates for Baton Rouge city workers amid surging healthcare costs

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Louisiana Tech President Dr. Jim Henderson moves up his retirement date

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KNOE - Louisiana

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Owned By	Gray Media Inc. (Hilton H. Howell Chairman & Co-CEO)
Year Founded	1953
Website	www.knoe.com
Domain Registration Year	1997
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Publication Location	United States, Louisiana, Monroe
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City-parish employees to see smaller health insurance increase after council compromise

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Year Founded	1953
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Metro Council approves health insurance plans for city-parish employees

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Year Founded	1955
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Domain Registration Year	1995
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Publication Location	United States, Louisiana, Baton Rouge
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Baton Rouge Mother & Boyfriend Charged In Child Abuse Case

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Owned By	iHeart Media Inc. (Bob Pittman, Chairman and CEO)
Year Founded	1972
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Domain Registration Year	1999
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Publication Location	United States, Louisiana, Baton Rouge
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LATEST: USA Boxing Opens LA28 Olympic Pathway to Professional Boxers With December Tournament in Louisiana

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Baton Rouge agencies join to start lifesaving, prehospital blood transfusion program

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Year Founded	1925
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Publication Location	United States, Louisiana, Baton Rouge
Owner Country	United States

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