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You Can Watch the First 8 Minutes of Season 4 of Stranger Things – WBKR

Posted: May 25, 2022 at 4:37 am

I. CAN. NOT. FREAKING. WAIT.

And, luckily for me and millions of other Stranger Things fans, the wait is almost over. Season 4 is dropping later this week and Netflix just released the first 8 minutes of the first episode of the season.

But first, have you seen the official trailer for Season 4? It's freaking awesome! Take a look.

SEASON 4 WILL BE RELEASED IN TWO PARTS

And this is pretty wild. We knew that Season 4 was going to be released in two different parts, kind of like the final season of Ozark. I'll spare you my thoughts on the second half of THAT final season. I mean, what was up with that stupid car wreck and why on Earth did Wendy check herself into an institution? Oh, oops! Sorry. I said I would spare you my thoughts and those just kinda slipped out. But, lawd, that series went "upside down."

But, hopefully, the decision to split Season 4 of Stranger Things into two parts will pay off. But, I'll admit. The way the show is being released is a little, well, STRANGE.

HOW LONG ARE THE EPISODES?

On Friday, the first seven episodes are dropping and will be available to stream on Netflix. By the way, a fun article from Forbes actually lists the run time for those episodes. Each one is over an hour and Episode #7 is over an hour and a half long. Each episode is basically its own sort of mini movie.

Now, the final two episodes of Season 4 will be released on July 1st. Episode #8 is going to run 1 hour and 25 minutes. Episode #9 is a 2 and a 1/2 hour marathon.

So, if you're a Stranger Things fan, you're gonna get a big dose of the show.

THE FIRST 8 MINUTES OF SEASON 4

As promised, here are the first 8 minutes of Season 4, Episode #1. ENJOY!

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Ascension Christian High Class of 2022 – The Advocate

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Ascension Christian High graduation took place Saturday, May 14 at Household of Faith Church.

Leading the class were valedictorian Gianne L'Jeanne Taylor and salutatorianJessica Mae Raborn.

Taylor, the daughter of Giovana Joseph and Kendrick Brown and Marcelles Taylor, has attended Ascension Christian since kindergarten. She is a four-year member of the Beta Club, a two- year member of the National Honor Society and a member of the Baton Rouge Youth Coalition. Taylor graduated with a 4.6 GPA and 24 hours of college credit. She was awarded a four-year academic scholarship from Nicholls State University as well as a Lions Legacy and Health Fellows Scholarship.

Her future plans are to attend Nicholls State University in the fall and major in nursing. Giannis inspirational scripture is Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and future.

Raborn, the daughter of Michelle Raborn and Charles Raborn, has attended Ascension Christian for the last four years. She is a two-year member of the National Honor Society and ACH swim team. This year she served as swim team captain.

Raborn graduated with a 4.5 GPA and 18 hours of college credit. She was awarded a four-year academic scholarship from the University of Louisiana Monroe where she plans to pursue a nursing degree this fall.

Her senior quote is Why worry? If youve done the very best you can, worrying wont make it any better. Walt Disney

Other graduates:

Bella Elizabeth Barbour

Brynn Elizabeth Bosworth

Lamont Dashawn Cooper-Edge II

Ethan Dwayne Cormier

Dylan James Cormier

Alexa Marie Garcia

Daniel Josue Garcia

Luke John Gautreaux

Brennan Reese Hunt

Ethan Lee Hunt

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Raisha Aaron Kelly

Brayden Michael LaBorde

Andrew DAquin Landry

Jacob Michael LeBlanc

James Michael Markey III

Mackenzie Londyn McDaniel

Joey Marie Painter

Daniel Reese Pyle

Christiona Janae Raven

Willie Matthew Robinson

Robert Michael Siharath

Brandon James Stokley

Dillon Matthew Summers

Emory Christopher Templet

Braden Martin Tregre

Aidan Michael Wascom

Daniel Scott Weimer

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Doctor at Ascension Wisconsin shares signs of stroke you should know – WDJT

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MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- May is American Stroke Month, and the American Stroke Association is sharing tips on reducing your stroke risk.

Dr. Will Taylor is a stroke neurologist at Ascension Wisconsin. Taylor joined CBS 58 on Monday, May 23 with the signs you should know to spot a stroke F.A.S.T.

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Ascension Parish reported 96 additional COVID-19 cases this week – Weekly Citizen

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Mike Stucka USA TODAY NETWORK| Gonzales Weekly Citizen

New coronavirus cases leaped in Louisiana in the week ending Sunday, rising 51.9% as 5,083 cases were reported. The previous week had 3,346 new cases of the virus that causes COVID-19.

Louisiana ranked 36th among the states where coronavirus was spreading the fastest on a per-person basis, a USA TODAY Network analysis of Johns Hopkins University data shows. In the latest week coronavirus cases in the United States increased 31.8% from the week before, with 796,108 cases reported. With 1.4% of the country's population, Louisiana had 0.64% of the country's cases in the last week. Across the country, 42 states had more cases in the latest week than they did in the week before.

Ascension Parish reported 96 cases and zero deaths in the latest week. A week earlier, it had reported 77 cases and zero deaths. Throughout the pandemic it has reported 33,403 cases and 293 deaths.

Within Louisiana, the worst weekly outbreaks on a per-person basis were in Orleans Parish with 294 cases per 100,000 per week; Plaquemines Parish with 241; and Jefferson Parish with 188. The Centers for Disease Control says high levels of community transmission begin at 100 cases per 100,000 per week.

Adding the most new cases overall were Orleans Parish, with 1,147 cases; Jefferson Parish, with 814 cases; and East Baton Rouge Parish, with 544. Weekly case counts rose in 52 parishes from the previous week. The worst increases from the prior week's pace were in Jefferson, Orleans and East Baton Rouge parishes.

>> See how your community has fared with recent coronavirus cases

Louisiana ranked 48th among states in share of people receiving at least one shot, with 61% of its residents at least partially vaccinated. The national rate is 77.7%, a USA TODAY analysis of CDC data shows. The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, which are the most used in the United States, require two doses administered a few weeks apart.

In the week ending Wednesday, Louisiana reported administering another 19,025 vaccine doses, including 2,727 first doses. In the previous week, the state administered 23,113 vaccine doses, including 3,305 first doses. In all, Louisiana reported it has administered 6,248,403 total doses.

Across Louisiana, cases fell in seven parishes, with the best declines in Natchitoches Parish, with 9 cases from 14 a week earlier; in Winn Parish, with 2 cases from 7; and in East Feliciana Parish, with 1 cases from 3.

In Louisiana, 18 people were reported dead of COVID-19 in the week ending Sunday. In the week before that, 19 people were reported dead.

A total of 1,183,889 people in Louisiana have tested positive for the coronavirus since the pandemic began, and 17,313 people have died from the disease, Johns Hopkins University data shows. In the United States 83,281,329 people have tested positive and 1,002,173 people have died.

>> Track coronavirus cases across the United States

USA TODAY analyzed federal hospital data as of Sunday, May 22.

Likely COVID patients admitted in the state:

Likely COVID patients admitted in the nation:

Hospitals in 31 states reported more COVID-19 patients than a week earlier, while hospitals in 29 states had more COVID-19 patients in intensive-care beds. Hospitals in 37 states admitted more COVID-19 patients in the latest week than a week prior, the USA TODAY analysis of U.S. Health and Human Services data shows.

The USA TODAY Network is publishing localized versions of this story on its news sites across the country, generated with data from Johns Hopkins University and the Centers for Disease Control. If you have questions about the data or the story, contact Mike Stucka at mstucka@gannett.com.

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Recognizing the work of Ascension St. Vincent’s private police force – WEVV

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An area hospital system recently adopted their own private police force.

It's still in the beginning stages, but it's making history.

"Wow, this is kind of pretty cool starting from ground zero," says Captain Chris Pugh, Ascension St. Vincent Police.

They are the ones who work to protect others.

Chris Pugh has always had a calling to be in law enforcement. He started with Evansville Police in 1989 working in everything from narcotics to SWAT.

In 2011 he became the Assistant Police Chief in the department, until he said goodbye in January of last year.

"It was a good job," says Pugh. "Everything I wanted, but it was time to retire."

For Pugh, his dedication to serve was still inside.

"I always say if you can leave one job you really like and come to a second one you really like, that's a really good thing," says Pugh.

That same month he accepted the position as Police Captain at Ascension St. Vincent.

"Things are moving forward," says Pugh. "It's just you can imagine, building something from nothing. There's a lot of work that needs to be done."

Not only is the new department groundbreaking, but it's also history in the making.

In the Hoosier State, Ascension is divided into three regions: South, Central, and North. Each with their own Police Captain, and Pugh just so happens to be the first in the River City.

"If the nurses and the doctors and the techs are going to provide quality care like they do to the patients, it has to be a safe environment," says Pugh.

It's a private force, independent from EPD, but the ability to work together still remains.

Pugh says they are still working on the infrastructure and looking to eventually build their force up, keeping Ascension St. Vincent safe.

"The ultimate goal is to just keep moving forward," says Pugh. "They will be small, sometimes you want to start running, but it's a crawl, walk, run. We're in this walk stage, almost to the point where we're ready to run."

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‘Prairieville Panther’ is in Ascension’s new roundabout, but renaming roads off for now – The Advocate

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Check a map of Ascension Parish, and you might notice some interesting contradictions.

Roads on one side of an intersection have a state highway name, like La. 930 or La. 929, and on the other side have names like Causey or Braud roads.

These divergences, which are littered across the parishs growing east bank, are the result of sections of two-lane farm-to-market roads long ago being pulled into the state highway system.

The Parish Council Roads Committee had proposed this month to make a few of those state road names consistent in the Prairieville area, but ran into public opposition from residents and, on Thursday, put off the change for now.

The Parish Council did agree Thursday to give its first-ever parish government-built roundabout at La. 930 and Henry Road a new name the "Panther Roundabout" after the mascot of Prairieville Middle School nearby. But changes to the names of La. 930 and La. 929 in Prairieville were deferred.

The idea had sailed easily through committee earlier this month with no comments from the public but has since run into opposition from residents who live along those roads, saying they were blindsided by the idea.

Tyrone Weems, 49, a lifelong resident of that part of Prairieville, went to the Parish Council in Gonzales on Thursday to air his concerns, and a few other residents showed up but did not speak.

"But I'm concerned if anybody thought about repercussions, you know, the cause and effect of all the stuff that's going to have to be changed for the residents. You known, driver's licenses. That's a fee. Everything, bills, credit cards. Everything, everything changes, it's a fee. Who is going to incur those fees? I mean residents? And what's the reason and what's the cost?" Weems said.

In interviews before the Thursday night meeting, Councilman Michael Mason, who represents part of the area, said he has received many calls about the proposed road changes and what it will mean to adjust peoples personal data, at their cost.

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Councilman Chase Melancon said he has received similar calls. The proposal also stirred up comments on some popular local Facebook groups.

Parish officials had said the reason for the proposed change is that, in recent years, Ascension has taken over maintenance of a few of these highways in exchange for state cash to finance upgrades.

La. 930, a notoriously narrow, poorly paved and winding road south of La. 42 where development has flourished amid public opposition, is one of these roads earmarked for upgrades with state cash.

Because these roads are now under parish control, administration and Parish Council officials suggested renaming a handful of state highways to their nearby companion parish road: La. 930 to Daigle Road, La. 929 to Braud or Causey roads.

In the face of the complaints, however, Councilman Aaron Lawler, the council chairman for transportation work and a sponsor of the idea, proposed bringing action on La. 930 and La. 929 back to his committee for public input and likely meetings in the area for people to learn about the proposal and how to do address changes.

The rest of the council agreed to hold off.

The topic came up as the council also continued to hold off on whether to rename a road in the Modeste area of western Ascension that has been named, at times, after two different families in the area for generations. Some of those residents have complained earlier changes happened without notice.

Parish President Clint Cointment proposed that while the Prairieville name changes are deferred, he and Lawler would work on notifying residents and reviewing the parish procedure to change road names.

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ASCENSION PARISH, La. (BRPROUD) The Ascension Parish Sheriffs Office is taking part in the annual Louisiana Law Enforcement Torch Run this Friday in support of the Louisiana Special Olympics.

Each year, law enforcement members carry the Flame of Hope, a symbol of courage and diversity. The two-mile run will feature multiple hydrations stations to keep everyone cool. In the end, participants will get a jambalaya plate and a t-shirt.

Donovan Jackson with the Sherrifs Office says the event had to be scaled back for the last two years, but it helps to raise awareness and money for Louisiana Special Olympics, which is really near and dear to the deputies hearts here, so its a pleasure to be able to get back involved in this.

The run begins next to the Arc of East Ascension at 10:00 am, located at 1122 E Ascension Complex Blvd, Gonzales, LA 70737. Theres no need to worry about missing out, registration opens at 9:00 am. The form is available on site, but if you want to print it out ahead of time, clickhere.

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Nail Psoriasis Severity Index: What it is, symptoms, and treatment – Medical News Today

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Nail psoriasis is a type of psoriasis that causes visible changes to the nails. Doctors may use nail psoriasis scoring systems to assess the severity of the symptoms.

Nail psoriasis causes various symptoms on the fingernails and toenails, such as nail separation, discoloration, or crumbling nails. It is a type of psoriasis, which is an immune-mediated condition that affects the skin.

Doctors may use a scoring system called the Nail Psoriasis Severity Index (NAPSI) to determine the severity of a persons symptoms.

The results may help doctors recommend suitable treatments, which may include topical creams, corticosteroid injections, or oral medications.

This article looks at nail psoriasis in more detail, including the possible symptoms, the scoring systems that doctors may use to diagnose the condition, and the treatment options.

Nail psoriasis is a condition that can affect people with psoriasis. Psoriasis is an immune-mediated condition in which the immune system attacks healthy tissue, resulting in inflammation and faster skin cell growth that can cause plaques and scales to form on the skin.

Psoriasis can affect different organs and tissues throughout the body, including the nails and the joints.

According to the National Psoriasis Foundation, about 50% of people with psoriasis have psoriasis on their nails, while close to 90% of people with psoriasis will have nail psoriasis at some point during their life.

Learn more about nail psoriasis.

The NAPSI is a scoring system that doctors can use to evaluate the extent of nail psoriasis.

NAPSI divides each nail into quadrants. A doctor will examine each quadrant and score it depending on which clinical signs or symptoms are present.

A 2019 study notes that these signs include:

The doctor will score the nail bed and the nail matrix, which is the area of specialized cells at the base of the nail that produces the nail plate. They assign each a score of 04, depending on the number of affected quadrants. This creates a total score of 08 for each nail.

A doctor will then add up the NAPSI scores for all the fingers, thumbs, and toenails they have examined, giving them a final total NAPSI score in the range of 0160.

A score of zero means that no signs are present, and the numbers increase with the quantity or severity of symptoms present. The higher the NAPSI score, the more severe the nail psoriasis.

The Severity of Nail Psoriasis Score (SNAPS) is another scoring system that doctors may use to evaluate the severity of nail psoriasis. SNAPS looks for four signs of fingernail psoriasis:

Depending on the severity of these signs, a doctor will determine a SNAPS score in the range of 040.

Treatment for nail psoriasis may take time because the nails grow slowly. The American Academy of Dermatology Association (AAD) suggests that it may take 6 months or more to clear certain symptoms, such as a buildup of debris under the nail.

People may need to apply topical treatments one or two times a day for several months to treat nail psoriasis.

A doctor may sometimes create a treatment plan that includes a combination of treatment options. One type may be topical treatments, which are those that people apply directly to the nails. Examples include:

If topical treatments are not effective, people may require medical treatment at a doctors office. Medical treatment options may include:

For severe cases of nail psoriasis, people may need to take an oral medication that works throughout the body to treat psoriasis. These medications include:

Learn more about oral medications for psoriasis.

People will need to contact a primary care physician or dermatologist if they notice any unusual changes to their fingernails or toenails.

The healthcare professional will be able to examine the nails and determine whether the symptoms are due to nail psoriasis or another condition, such as a fungal infection.

It is important to treat nail psoriasis to prevent the symptoms from worsening or becoming painful. Without treatment, the nails may deteriorate, and a person could find it difficult to use the hands or feet.

Changes to the nails may also be a sign of psoriatic arthritis, a type of arthritis that can affect some people with psoriasis. The early diagnosis and treatment of psoriatic arthritis are important to prevent the condition from worsening.

Learn about the differences between nail psoriasis and nail fungal infections.

The outlook for people with nail psoriasis may depend on the severity of the symptoms. Nail psoriasis symptoms may fluctuate over time, and although they will resolve by themselves in some cases, treatment will be necessary in others.

Relapses are common for people with nail psoriasis, so it can be beneficial to find ways to manage the symptoms in the long term.

A range of treatments can effectively treat the symptoms of nail psoriasis, but it may take several months of regular treatment to see results because nails grow slowly.

Nails psoriasis is a form of psoriasis that affects the nails, causing symptoms such as crumbling, pitting, discoloration, and separation of the nail from the nail bed. It can occur in the fingernails or toenails.

Doctors may use a scoring system, such as NAPSI or SNAPS, to determine the severity of the symptoms.

The treatment options for nail psoriasis include corticosteroids, topical ointments, and oral medications.

Anyone who notices any signs of nail psoriasis should contact a doctor or dermatologist. Treatment can help clear the symptoms and prevent the condition from worsening.

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