Today, Louisiana State Police graduated its first accelerated cadet class, which includes only former law enforcement officers. Sgt. Monroe Dillon says it’s a big day for State Police.
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Dillon says this class of 23 will bring LSP up to approximately 950 troopers. He says each regional troop will get two or three new troopers from this class.

Don’t forget to set your clocks back an hour Saturday night as daylight-saving time ends. And while it takes a few days to adjust to the time change Dr. Michelle Moore, Chief of Psychology at LSU Health New Orleans says gaining daylight in the morning can improve your mood and…
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On the downside, if you’re used to having extra daylight at the end of the day the time change is a disappointment.

What’s green, 60-feet-long, can carry a Grammy-winning artist, blast confetti out of its mouth, and bring tourists to the state? Brooke Thorington has the answer.
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Many people looking to buy a new home are concerned the Federal Reserve has raised the prime lending rate by three-quarters of a percent, but Louisiana REALTORS trade association CEO Norman Morris advises potential buyers to stay positive…:
Cut 10 (07) “…according to Freddie Mac.”