The Louisiana Senate has approved a bill that would make it a crime to possess and distribute kratom in Louisiana. Senator Jay Morris says while kratom can easily be purchased online or in many gas stations, the FDA has not approved it.
Cut 8 (11) “…substance abuse disorder.”
The bill passed on a 26-11 vote. There was testimony in committee from citizens who say kratom helped them treat their depression or helped with chronic pain.
At this time last year, John Foster was graduating from Brusly High School in West Baton Rouge Parish, now he is one of seven remaining contestants on American Idol. His high school principal Walt Lemoine…
Cut 5 (11) “…Addis, Louisiana”
SkyWest Airlines, the largest regional airline in the U.S, announces plans to build a maintenance base a the Shreveport Regional Airport. North Louisiana Economic Partnership CEO Justyn Dixon says the new facility is expected to create 150 direct jobs, averaging 70-thousand-dollars annually…
The airline expects the base will be operational in the second half of 2025.
During Love the Boot Week in April, Keep Louisiana Beautiful supported recycling efforts in 27 parishes, picking up over 16-thousand bottles and cans, a 23-percent increase from last year. Keep Louisiana Beautiful Executive Director Susan Russell says this initiative was part of a broader statewide effort involving nearly 27-thousand volunteers.