In a little less than four months, voters will head to the polls to have the final say on certain aspects of the tax reform law that the legislature passed in the special session. Steven Procopio, the president of the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana, says PAR will release a voter guide on the amendment vote, but it will take a couple months to sift through everything.
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The election is slated for March 29th.
Woman’s Hospital in Baton Rouge releases its annual list of the most popular baby names for 2024. Hospital spokeswoman Laurel Burgos says while many names are more traditional, some more modern trendy names made it onto the list.
The number-one name for boys is Noah; the most popular name for girls is Amelia.
The holiday season can be a difficult time for many, marked by stress, loneliness and depression. LSU Medical Center Trauma Psychologist Sandy Hyatt says by prioritizing mental health and redefining the holidays on personal terms, people can find joy and connection beyond the season.
Cut 9 (15) “…this time of year.”
Hyatt says seeking social connections, expressing emotions through journaling or conversations, and setting boundaries to avoid over-commitment are also effective.
A 93-year-old former Catholic priest pleads guilty to all counts in his long-delayed rape trial. Lawrence Hecker admitted to suffocating a teenage boy until he was unconscious and raping him in a New Orleans church back in 1975. Hecker had previously confessed to molesting several boys in the 1960s and 1970s. Hecker will be sentenced later this month.