The U-S Department of Health and Human Services is sending nearly five-million dollars to Louisiana to help in the fight against the opioid crisis. Assistant Secretary for the Office of Public Health Doctor Alex Billioux says while the state’s number of opioid deaths continues to grow, the rate of growth has slowed…
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Billioux says this additional federal grant will go towards prevention and getting a better idea of the size of the problem.

Louisiana State Police is on the cusp of a milestone, they are prepping to recruit men and women for their 100th Cadet Class. Sgt Melissa Matey…
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If you are interested in becoming a State Trooper, check out L-S-P’s new Facebook page dedicated to the recruitment of new troopers.

The Superintendent of Education gets a 3 out of 4 rating from BESE in his annual performance review. Kevin Barnhart spoke with the state’s top education official John White…
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Ruston High School has to change its logo because its block “R” is identical to the R that Rutgers University has trademarked. Ruston High has 10 years to replace the logo on their uniforms, building facilities and social media platforms. Supervisor of Secondary Education for Lincoln Parish Schools, Ricky Durrett admits Ruston Bearcat supporters would purchase Rutgers Scarlet Knights gear, but he sees those sales coming to a halt.