DCFS has recently faced criticism over issues taking place within its child welfare division, and a Senate Committee is meeting this morning to discuss what’s going on. Health and Welfare Chairman Senator Fred Mills says they’ll also review personnel to see if Secretary Marketa Garner Walters’ statements of staffing shortages are a contributing factor.
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You can watch the meeting on the legislature’s website.

LSU fans are still in shock over the one-point loss in the season opener versus Florida State Sunday night. A blocked extra point on the final play of the game preserved a 24-23 Seminole victory. Malik Nabers had two blocked kicks on the night and also muffed two punts. Coach Brian Kelly thought Nabers could do the job…:
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The Tigers will face Southern this weekend for the first time ever in football.

Louisiana’s Correction’s Secretary responds to youth detention center escapes and the rise in juvenile crime. Brooke Thorington reports…:
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State Police say they are investigating an officer involved shooting in which a Houma cop reportedly shot one subject overnight. They say that individual was transported to a hospital with injuries. Investigators say no law enforcement personnel were injured during the incident and this is an active investigation.