In July, a new three digit mental health and suicide prevention hotline was introduced and according to Louisiana’s suicide prevention coordinator with the department of health Robyn Thomas says there’s been an increase in substance abuse calls, plus calls related to anxiety, depression, and especially financial concerns…..
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The suicide and crisis lifeline is 9-8-8.

Inflation has been at a 40-year high but your Thanksgiving dinner will not break the bank. According to the American Farm Bureau price survey Louisiana residents can expect to pay $13.62 less than the national average for a classic Thanksgiving dinner for ten. Farm Bureau of Louisiana spokesperson Avery Davidson…
Cut 14 (07) “…sweet potatoes.”

We are expecting an announcement this week from U-S Senator Bill Cassidy on whether he’ll run for governor in 2023. Fellow G-O-P U.S. Senator John Kennedy, Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser and State Treasurer John Schroder are also considering running for governor. Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves says he’s also strongly considering…:
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Slidell Senator Sharon Hewitt and Mandeville Representative Richard Nelson are also considering, while State Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson is a possible candidate on the Democrat side.

Governor Edwards has about 14 months left in office. Edwards says improving education is one of his top priorities. Next year will be a mostly fiscal legislative session and Edwards hopes lawmakers will remain focused on what’s best for the state not their own agenda in an election year…
cut 12 (11) “…their election”