Governor John Bel Edwards calls last week’s fentanyl overdose death of a one-year-old child an absolute failure by the state Department of Children of Family Services. DCFS admits they received a tip the infant could be in danger about ten days before the child died. Edwards has been quiet about this latest tragedy until now…
Cut 6 (12) “…absolute failure”
DCFS announced new policies in August after a two-year-old died from a fentanyl overdose.
A BESE meeting takes place this morning to discuss a major change on how high schools are graded. BESE President James Garvey supports a proposal put forth by the department of education that would give more weight to schools that provide technical courses…
Cut 14 (10) “…four-year college.”
Now that the fall elections are over, except for some run-off races in local elections, the 2023 governor’s race can really start to ramp up. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley…
Cut 11 (11) “…behind the scenes.”
Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser, who is a likely candidate for governor, said last week he would make an official announcement in January.
The small town of Melville remains in limbo after the election day death, of their mayor, 84-year-old Velma Hendrix, who was seeking a second term. One of her challengers Sam Londerno (LON-drah-no) says the community is in shock.
Due to her death candidates will have to qualify to run again by Monday for the December 10th election. If no one else runs, then the results stand and Londerno is declared the winner.