The head of the state Department of Children & Family Services has resigned; under fire after several children under DCFs supervision died from drug overdoses. This comes a day after Governor Edwards called last week’s fentanyl death of a one-year-old an absolute failure by DCFS. The agency announced new policies in August after a two-year-old died in June. But, Edwards says that didn’t prevent another child from dying…:

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Prior to her resignation, Walters said a smaller-than-needed workforce and higher worker caseload has been very difficult on their agency.

The Louisiana Treasury Unclaimed Property Program has received more than $8 million in uncashed state income tax refunds. This money represents nearly 33-thousand state tax refunds. An online list is available and the money is ready to be claimed. Search for your name at      “LACashClaim.org”

The two term mayor of Bogalusa was unseated Tuesday by a 23-year-old. Tyron Truong’s election is making national headlines…:

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Congratulations to Franklin Parish’s own Lainey Wilson, who scored Country Music Awards during ceremonies in Nashville Wednesday night. Wilson received Female Vocalist of the Year and New Artist of the Year. Her single “Heart Like a Truck” has received over 20-million listens on Spotify and over 3-million views on YouTube. Wilson comes from Baskin.