The number of people traveling 50 miles or more this Memorial Day weekend could set a record. AAA is predicting nearly 44-million people traveling and 38-million of those will drive to their destination. AAA spokesperson Nick Chabarria says the number of travelers on the road should surpass pre-Covid numbers…

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Memorial Day weekend is the official start of summer and the official start of the hurricane season is June 1st. NOAA is forecasting 17 to 25 named storms, 8 to 13 hurricanes and 4 to 7 major hurricanes. NOAA’s Matt Rosencrans says the increased number of storms is due to several factors, including…
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Senate Finance has restored $24 million dollars for Early Childhood Education after it was previously cut in the House to balance the state budget. Louisiana Policy Institute for Children Executive Director Libbie Sonnier…
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Sonnier says this means there will be 2,000 additional spots for young children to get a head start on their education.

It’s Foster Care Awareness Month and Department of Children and Family Services Secretary David Matlock says many of their foster caregivers have the opportunity to make a difference while biological parents gain the resources and help, they need to provide a good home for their children…
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Visit DCFS’s website for more information on how you can become a foster parent.