Louisiana Congressman Ralph Abraham says the 717 billion dollar defense spending bill signed by the president has some substantial investments for the state. Jeff Palermo has more.
State ag commissioner Mike Strain announces the arrest of a suspected serial arsonist in Morehouse Parish. Strain says 55-year-old Philbert Bowers of Bastrop intentionally set several wildlife fires near the Arkansas state line and adds preventing these kind of crimes benefits the community in multiple ways.
A second body in the last week has been recovered in Lake Ponchartrain. On Tuesday, it was 32-year-old Sadie Thibodeaux, and on Saturday 66-year-old Milton Gomez’s body was pulled out of the lake as well. State Wildlife and Fisheries Spokesman Adam Einck says make sure you check up on the conditions out on the lake, because even though it’s not the gulf, it can still be dangerous.
The National Home Education Research Institute says homeschooling is on the rise. It’s a trend that is likely becoming a more popular option when factoring in a tailored curriculum, a difference in values, and an uptick in school violence. President of Homeschool Louisiana, Christopher Chin, says the Bayou State is not exempt from the rise in homeschooling.