A New Orleans state lawmaker is calling for a change at the top of Louisiana’s Department of Children & Family Services. After a Baton Rouge toddler died from eating fentanyl and multiple kids in foster care were sexually abused, Representative Jason Hughes asked on social media, “How many horrific incidents need to happen for us to realize new leadership is needed?” DCFS Secretary Marketa Walters says the agency is taking “disciplinary actions” in wake of the toddler’s death but would not give any details on what those might be.
While they may not be the “New Kid in Town” The Eagles are coming to New Orleans on November 19th. The band announced today they’re extending their tour with six new stops including the Smoothie King Center. Program Director and DJ at Eagle 98.1 in Baton Rouge Michelle Southern…:
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I’ll start seeking a co-sign for financing to get my tickets.
Louisiana community colleges are providing workforce development training as part of a program to gear up for future infrastructure projects. Brooke Thorington explains…:
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Ville Platte Police Chief Neal Lartigue has been barred from running for re-election on the November 8th ballot after the LA 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals ruled he lives outside the city limits. The ruling, if upheld under further appeal, would install Al Perry Thomas as Ville Platte’s next police chief unopposed.