A federal judge rules that conditions at the David Wade Correctional Facility in Claiborne Parish are so severe they violate the constitutional rights of inmates housed in solitary confinement. Melanie Bray’s Disability rights group brought the suit and says in one instance the staff poked fun at a mentally ill inmate.
Cut 3 (08) “…behind the bars.”
A remedy phase trial will take place in January to determine actions to address the inhumane conditions.
A new study from the LSU AgCenter finds feral hogs cost Louisiana farmers 91-million dollars annually. LSU AgCenter animal scientist Glen Gentry says annual production losses were greatest for sugarcane, rice, corn, hay, and soybeans…
The LDWF estimates nearly one-million feral hogs live in the state.
Voters have eight constitutional amendments on the November 8th ballot. Public Affairs Research Council president Steven Procopio says voting YES on Amendment 6 gives property owners in Orleans Parish a cushion against drastic property tax hikes and a NO vote would maintain the current property tax system which could have unintended consequences…:
Cut 12 (07) “…police and fire et cetera.”
Baton Rouge hotels are near capacity for this Saturday’s game between 10th ranked LSU and sixth ranked Alabama. President of the Baton Rouge Lodging Association Gary Jupiter oversees two downtown hotels and says it’s great news, but staffing remains an issue…
Cut 14 (05) “…my hotels.”
Higher end hotels are charging nearly 600-dollars a night.