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The Louisiana Attorney General’s Office will prosecute more cases in New Orleans as a result of a new agreement with Orleans District Attorney Jason Williams. Under the cooperative agreement, the A-G’s office will prosecute individuals arrested by State Police or if L-S-P was involved in the criminal investigation. Attorney General Liz Murril.

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Governor Jeff Landry signed a proclamation this week declaring Louisiana’ s Oil and Gas industry open for business this week.  As you may know, there’s been a big push to reduce carbon emissions across the country.  And Tommy Faucheaux, President of the Louisiana Mid Continent Oil and Gas Association,  believes the oil and gas industry can play a big role in producing clean energy…

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Psychosis is a real medical condition that affects the brain, which is why LSU Health Shreveport and Volunteers of America North Louisiana have partnered to create a mental health program to provide psychosis treatment for youth and adults . While, psychosis and many mental disorders are misunderstood, Vice Chair of Psychiatry at LSU Health Shreveport Dr. Pamela McPherson says it’s important for all of us to recognize the signs and let them know help is available.

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Sad news out of Kenner this week as an 18 year old became the city’s first homicide of 2024. Authorities say Melvin McClinton arrived at Ochsner Medical Center with gunshot wounds Monday afternoon. NOLA.com reports the car he was in had a shattered window and bullet holes in the doors. Kenner police believe the shooting happened in the 1600 block of 42nd street. They’re asking anyone with information on the shooting to call CrimeStoppers .