The U.S. Geological Survey has found the long term rate of Louisiana wetland loss is slowing. Research Geographer Brady Couvillion says it could be because of lack of hurricane activity over the past 8 years. He says another factor would be the relocation of the oil and gas industry inland or offshore…:
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He says coastal wetlands in Louisiana are still very much vulnerable to natural and human influenced processes.

The Lake Charles founded Waitr app is making its debut in Monroe today. Co-founder and Launch Director Addison Killebrew says Waitr expects to hire 150 food delivery drivers by the end of the year…:
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Visit waitrapp.com for details.

New research suggests when children are exposed to negative experiences, it effects both their mental and physical health their entire life. Joy Osofsky, Professor of Pediatrics and Psychiatry at LSU Health New Orleans, says the brain isn’t fully developed at a young age, and it can be hindered by negative experiences. She says that’s why young children need support when they’re exposed to trauma…
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Osofsky says too often people try to discount the impact of stress by suggesting young children will not remember the trauma, but she says that’s not the case.

The Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office says the 1-year-old child who died in Walker after being run over in his own driveway is identified as Tavein Parker. Family members indicated a friend driving a truck was pulling away and didn’t see the child when backing out.