West Monroe Senator Jay Morris files a package of bills to address the increase in violent crime. He’s calling it a safer Louisiana Agenda; it includes legislation to address the issue of local prosecutors not acting on certain crimes…
The agenda also includes legislation to limit the release of violent offenders.
Leaders of Louisiana law enforcement are urging legislators to invest millions yearly in early education plans in an effort to keep kids away from a life of crime. St. Charles Parish Sheriff Greg Champagne is a member of a group called “Fight Crime: Invest in Kids,” whose mission is to use a good education as a deterrent to the bad choices that lead to criminal activity…:
Cut 12 (11) “…look at the long term.”
One week after a house fire destroyed their home in Amite, two of the four occupants, both in their 80s, have passed away. State Fire Marshall Office spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue…
Cut 13 (10) “…the other yesterday.”
A 59-year old woman and a 10-year-old boy both made it out safely after the woman was alerted by the home’s smoke detectors.
This fall at Nicholls State the university will welcome pets to the state’s first pet-friendly residence hall. Director of Residential Living Alex Coad says they’ll have space for 32 pets for returning students and if all goes well, he believes the ability to bring your pet to college will attract new students.
Cut 9 (06) “…this opportunity.”
Right now pets are limited to cats and dogs and there are also plans for a dog park in the future.