Imagine being so concerned about possible violence at a high school football game you elect to forfeit the game. That’s what’s happened with Albany High’s upcoming game against Bogalusa…:

CUT 01(32)      “…Thorington.”

47 Louisiana Methodist churches have elected to exit the United Methodist Church over the UMC’s advocating for gay ministers and same-sex marriages. The most recent is St. Timothy’s in Mandeville. 92-percent of its 6-thousand members voted to leave the UMC.

Governor John Bel Edwards calls for an investigation into the Ware Youth Center in Red River Parish after the New York Times reported rape allegations involving guards and dozens of suicide attempts by incarcerated youths. It’s one of a few NOT operated by the officer of Juvenile Justice. OJJ Assistant Secretary Nelson Gordon says he’s hopeful the Inspector General will conduct a thorough investigation that will provide the state with actions they should take…:

CUT 14(09)      “…their dignity.”

The New York Times story accuses guards of raping girls, using aggressive physical restraints and bribing kids with food if they assaulted other inmates.

Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin says about 363-thousand Louisianans took part in Early Voting for next week’s midterms; about 55-thousand more than the last midterm in 2018. Ardoin says election is next Tuesday…:

CUT 11(06)      “…election day.”