The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs and the Louisiana Center for Health Innovation at UL-Lafayette have teamed up for a comprehensive survey on the challenges facing veterans. Director of the Louisiana Center for Health Innovation Gabriella Wilson says the goal of the survey which is open till June 15th, is to improve services and support systems for veterans and their families.
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The survey can be found at lchi.louisiana.edu.
Major announcement over the weekend as Saints QB Derek Carr announced his retirement, due to degenerative damage to his right shoulder. Carr’s retirement leaves three quarterbacks in the Saints’ room – 26-year-old Jake Haener, 24-year-old Spencer Rattler and 25-year-old rookie Tyler Shough (“shuck”). New head Coach Kellen Moore.
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It’s National Foster Care Month and the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services is looking for more foster families. Here’s Colleen Crain.
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All eyes will be on Louisiana’s own John Foster tonight as he competes for a spot in American Idol’s top three. The Addis native performed twice last night earning him a spot in tonight’s top five found. 18 year old Foster is a pre-med student at LSU.