Research from Tulane University in New Orleans reveals that people with children tend to become more conservative. That story from Kevin Gallagher…:
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When questioned about the status of the Allie Rice case Baton Police Chief Murphy Paul defends his officers and the investigation. Brooke Thorington has more
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Louisiana consistently ranks in the top ten among states with the highest rate of women murdered by men. Brooke Thorington asks a psychiatrist what prompts men to murder women.
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Researchers at Tulane University in New Orleans say having kids makes one become more conservative. Senior study author and professor of psychology Dr. Damian Murray says data culled from a survey of more than 2600 people in numerous countries revealed that those raising kids placed higher importance on things like family values, social stability, sexual behavior, reproduction, and physical safety…:
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Social conservatism – not political – is what’s being discussed here. Murray says they also used data compiled from over 400 thousand people in over 80 countries to arrive at the findings. He says – regardless of the culture – when people take on the responsibility of children, their feelings tend to change…:
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The Tulane study also dispels a commonly held belief that folks get more conservative with age. Murray says it’s not age; it’s the urge to protect one’s progeny…:
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Baton Rouge Police addressed questions from the media concerning the status of the Allie Rice case, the 21-year-old LSU student who was gunned down last Friday. Lt. Kevin Heinz was asked about reports of an eyewitness who call BRPD about the shooting and that police failed to call him back in a timely manner.
The Shed restaurant, where Rice worked, kickstarted a reward for anyone who had information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for her death. Baton Rouge Crimestoppers Executive Director Johnny Dunnam said the reward has reached $37,500.
Police Chief Murphy Paul asked the community to lift the Rice family in prayer and to stop spreading misinformation about the case. Paul was also questioned about an eyewitness who claims no one would not take his report. Lt. Heinz responded to the question when asked if BRPD is taking the case seriously.
The phone number for Baton Rouge Crimestoppers is 225-344-STOP (7867).
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Because Louisiana ranks 5th in the nation for the rate of women murdered by men, we asked the question what causes some men to abuse and or kill women. LSU Health New Orleans Professor of Psychiatry Dr. Rahn Bailey says some men abuse women simply because they are more likely to dominate the physical battle.
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The Violence Policy Center says almost 90-percent of women who are murdered are killed by an intimate partner or someone they know. Bailey says because women are more likely to let their guard down around men, they are close to versus being on alert when approached by a man they don’t know.
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Bailey says it often starts with emotional abuse, threats, and then progresses to physical violence. Drugs and alcohol can also play a role and Bailey says for some men it’s often by example in their upbringing to resort to abuse and they lack conflict resolution skills. He says many are unable to control their emotions when it comes to rejection or jealousy.
All too often Bailey says when counseling female abuse victims they say they didn’t know where to go for help. If you need assistance call the Louisiana Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-888-411-1333.
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A tropical wave in the Caribbean is expected to develop into a depression either today or tomorrow and it’s likely to get stronger as it moves towards the Gulf of Mexico. Governor John Bel Edwards says it’s time to pay attention to it.
The governor is urging everyone to do all the things we hoped we wouldn’t have to do this hurricane season. He says to gather supplies and get a game plan.
Forecast models show the storm going into the Gulf, but after that, it’s anybody’s guess as to where. A potential landfall on the Gulf coast anywhere from Florida to Texas is likely. Edwards says after enduring direct hits in 2020 and 2021, he hopes Louisiana is spared…
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LSU completes its three-game homestand by hosting New Mexico tomorrow. The Lobos are in the Mountain West Conference and they are 2-1 with wins over Maine and UTEP and a loss to Boise State. They have forced ten turnovers this season, so Coach Brian Kelly has put his team on alert…
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It’s expected true freshmen Will Campbell and Emery Jones will start again at the two offensive tackle spots on Saturday. Center Charles Turner says both of them played really well last week as starters…
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LSU’s defense played well last week, holding an explosive Mississippi State offense to less than 300 yards of offense. The defensive line played well after a slow start to the season. Defensive tackle Jacobian Guillory from Alexandria…
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ULM welcomes the Ragin Cajuns to Malone Stadium on Saturday for the Sun Belt opener. UL-Lafayette was picked to win the Sun Belt’s West Division, while the Warhawks were picked to finish last in the West. Warhawks Coach Terry Bowden is not hiding the fact of who has the more talented team…
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ULM is 1-and-2, with losses to Texas and Alabama. The Crimson Tide trounced the Warhawks 63-7. Bowden is making sure that the loss to the Crimson Tide does not linger…
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