As Louisiana weather starts to get colder, Ken Pastorick with the State Fire Marshal’s Office is urging residents to practice safe home heating habits to prevent their homes from catching fire.
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69 people have died in 51 home fires in the state so far this year.
Leaders for a Better Louisiana says the Early Childhood Education Fund that matches local communities’ contributions for early childhood education is in danger of being depleted by 2030 unless the state adds more funds. Chief Policy Officer, Barry Erwin says it could mean fewer kids would be served.
Data released by AARP this week shows that almost a million people in Louisiana care for aging loved ones at home with no assistance from the state. Andrew Greenstein reports.
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The Louisiana State Fair in Shreveport kicks off today. Marketing manager, Russell Adams, says in addition to 30 live bands and a brand new Ferris wheel, there will be food choices from all over the country.