West Monroe Senator Jay Morris says he has a package of bills that he calls a Safer Louisiana Agenda. Kevin Gallagher has the story…
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State Police say a lieutenant with the Louisiana Department of Corrections was killed early yesterday morning when his vehicle crashed into a tree that fell across a Webster Parish highway. 65-year-old Gene Latin of Gloster was pronounced dead at the scene, despite wearing a seatbelt. The DOC says Latin was heading to Ochsner LSU Health hospital in Shreveport to perform security duties for prisoners admitted to the hospital.

Leaders of Louisiana law enforcement are urging legislators to invest millions yearly in early education plans aimed at keeping kids away from a life of crime. St. Charles Parish Sheriff Greg Champagne says numerous studies indicate it’s better to invest in young kids before they enter the criminal justice system…:
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Champagne is among lawmen asking state government to approve $115-million yearly in care & education programs to reach kids.

This fall at Nicholls State the university will welcome pets to the state’s first pet-friendly residence hall. Director of Residential Living Alex Coad says they’ll have space for 32 pets at North Babington Hall because the university understands how pets enhance our quality of life.
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Coad says this goes beyond service and emotional support animals that are allowed for students through a separate waiver.