A new report shows participation in Louisiana’s TOPS program is down for the third year in a row. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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U-S House Speaker Mike Johnson and his wife were on their way to Donald Trump’s home when the Secret Service stopped a 58-year-old man from carrying out what authorities are calling an assassination attempt on the former president. Johnson posted on “X” that no leader in American history has endured more attacks and remained so strong and resilient.

Prayers were answered in Webster Parish as a girl who disappeared from her home was found safe. Crews spent all day searching for ten-year-old Peyton Saintignan, and a drone was able to find her in a wooded area. Webster Parish Sheriff Jason Parker says a camera captured an image of her earlier in the day.

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Parker says the girl has a history of sleep walking, but never left the house before. She was found in good physical condition, but hungry.

It’s National Suicide Prevention Month. Louisiana State Suicide Prevention Coordinator, Robyn Thomas says one important resource she wants everyone to know about is 9-8-8…

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9-8-8 has specialized lines for veterans, Spanish speakers, LGBTQ+ under 25, and hearing impaired.