Starting today the I-10 Atchafalaya Basin is officially designated as a highway safety corridor. Jeff Palermo on what that means…:
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State Police is investigating a head on crash in Washington Parish Saturday night that left a driver dead and five other people hurt. The crash claimed the life of 35-year-old Kevin Christensen of Mandeville. Cops believe Christenson was traveling in the wrong direction when he hit a Jeep head on – injuring its 5 occupants. Troopers say Christensen was not properly restrained at the time of the crash.

A number of new laws passed in the 2022 Legislature go into effect today. One will require all law enforcement officers in the state to be trained in how to recognize signs of human trafficking. Franklinton Senator Beth Mizell brought the bill…:
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The I-10/I-12 corridor is known as a pipeline for human sex trafficking.

If you drink a lot of coffee, it could cause you to spend more money according to a new study out of the LSU Department of Marketing. Associate Professor Courtney Szocs says drinks like espressos, coffee and tea impact not only the degree of spending but also the types of things you buy…:
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Examples include buttery, salty popcorn; chocolate candy; luxury vacations along with any other items that induce a state of extreme excitement and energy.