A former caseworker at the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services calls the environment within the state agency as toxic. Stacy McPherson left her job as a Rapides foster care worker in July because her supervisors failed to address their repeated complaints…
cut 9 (09) “…excruciating”
McPherson testified in front of the Senate Health and Welfare Committee who plans to hold future meetings to look at how they can improve the agency. Assistant Secretary for Child Welfare Rhenda Hodnett told lawmakers they are doing what they can to increase the number of case workers…
Cut 22 (12) “…higher gear.”

After being questioned about suggested Title IX changes to protect sexual orientation and gender identity at K-12 schools, State Superintendent Dr. Cade Brumley offers clarification. Brooke Thorington has more.
Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

Congressman Troy Carter presented a multi-million dollar check from the federal government during a press conference this morning that will go towards a new athletic stadium in the Ninth Ward of New Orleans. Carter says he’s excited to help fund such a worthwhile project…
cut 14 (09) “…of their own”