Luke Mixon releases his first TV ad for U.S Senate. In it, the pro-life Democrat says he supports codifying Roe v. Wade because Republican-backed abortion bans force rape victims to give birth. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says the message is a political risk in such a conservative state.
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Mixon also talks about fighting extremism in the ad.

Have you wondered what are the top three most popular colors for vehicles. Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles spokesperson Matthew Boudreaux has the answer based on registration data of cars and trucks…
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The least popular colors are Teal, Camouflage, and Taupe. The Honda Accord is the most popular vehicle owned.

The second round of funding for the Louisiana Loggers Relief Program are open for applications. Treasurer John Schroder, who’s overseeing the implementation of $5-million, says it’s intended to alleviate the economic strain for loggers caused by the pandemic.
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Visit LAtreasury.com for more information or to apply. He says funds are distributed on a first come first serve basis.

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. National experts on the subject are sounding the alarm. Amy Wimpley Knight is president of the Children’s Hospital Association. She says the most recent numbers show a 31 percent increase in hospital admissions for children and teens—AND a frightening increase in suicide rates.
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Knight says research shows that half of mental health conditions begin before the age of 14 and go unaddressed for 11 years or more.