The state Department of Education has changed regulations for low income families to be eligible for federal childcare assistance. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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A woman in Baton Rouge who assisted a police officer who was struggling with a suspect is being hailed a hero. BRPD says 56-year-old Vickie Williams-Tillman saw the confrontation, and jumped on the attacker’s back until more cops arrived. She later said that she did what God needed her to do.

UL-Lafayette is now offering in-state tuition to anyone with a parent who at least has an associate’s degree from any college in Louisiana. Vice President for Enrollment Management Dr. DeWayne Bowie says even though some alum leave Louisiana, their kids still consider this home…:
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Visit registrar.louisiana.edu for more information.

A 30-day closed season on crabbing begins today. Crustacean Program Manager for Marine Fisheries at LDWF Jeff Marx says over fishing was threatening the crab population, and there is also a year round ban on harvesting immature female crabs..:
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For the 30 days from this point, any crab trap found in state waters will be presumed to be engaged in active fishing and considered illegal.