A state Legislative audit finds the state’s cancer research center has never achieved national recognition in the 15 years of it’s existence…:
Cut 3 (31) “I’m Kelley Ray”

Disturbing story out of Ouachita Parish. The Sheriff’s Office says a man who had been left with a Yorkshire terrier scalded the dog’s face, then put the animal in a freezer. 24-year-old Samuel Smith of West Monroe was arrested on one felony count of animal cruelty.

The United Cajun Navy group says even though water rescues are over, their work continues with the “Come Home for Christmas” program – a grassroots effort to help rebuild homes for 2016 flood victims still in FEMA trailers. Volunteer Sondra Richard says the temporary housing program expires soon:
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To volunteer or donate, visit the United Cajun Navy Facebook Page.

The ACLU of Louisiana has filed a suit challenging the Webster Parish School District’s alleged practice of subjecting students to Christian prayer and other religious rituals. ACLU attorney Bruce Hamilton says the district is violating students First Amendment rights…:
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Webster Parish School Superintendent Johnny Rowland says once they see the lawsuit they will turn it over to legal counsel.