An LSU grad student left a vulgar voicemail on the phone of Houma Senator Michael who voted in favor of the governor’s veto of a legislation that prohibits medical procedures that changes the sexual identity of a minor. Authorities say Marcus Venable has been identified as the caller…
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Venable taught a class at LSU as a grad assistant. The university says Venable will not be able to teach at the university but can continue his studies.
Mental health officials are celebrating the anniversary of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline that launched a year ago. State Suicide Prevention Coordinator Dr. Robyn Thomas says the number of calls increased by 11 percent and they’ve added more counselors from the Bayou State.
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The in-state answer rate rose from 64 percent in June 2022 to 91 percent over the last year. Thomas says the previous seven-digit number was shortened to easy-to-remember 988.
The media at SEC Media Days has picked LSU to finish second and placed Alabama on top – winning the SEC West. But Tiger Rag Editor Todd Horne believes the Tigers should be the preseason favorites to win the West…
Gas prices are up by about 5 cents since last week to a statewide average of $3.18 a gallon for regular gasoline. AAA fuel analyst Don Redman says demand for gasoline has decreased about 10% since the Fourth of July, but prices are rising despite the fall…