Three Louisiana institutions are taking part in a four-year study of the some 30-percent of individuals who have long-term side effects of COVID. Brooke Thorington has more.
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Shreveport police have a man in custody whose been charged with raping at least six children over a period of more than two decades. The arrest of 52-year-old Brett Kirkman was triggered early last month after investigators received a report of a sexual assault that occurred in the mid-2000s when the victim was a juvenile. That victim accuses Kirkman of assaulting him multiple times over a five-year period.
A shortage of qualified truckers is the top concern for the Louisiana trucking industry, and a big contributor to national supply chain problems. Renee Amar (AY-mar), Executive Director of the Louisiana Motor Transport Association, says many drivers are quitting the road, yet a new generation of truckers is not stepping up. She says for many high school graduates NOT on a college track, driving can be a quick route to making good money, but the age requirement of at least 21 restricts that.
There are now four state-regulated casinos in Louisiana where legalized sports betting is up and running. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser cut the ribbon at Boomtown Casino in Harvey yesterday afternoon. He’s optimistic about the positive impact casino sportsbooks will have on tourism in the state.