A former Livingston Parish deputy takes a plea deal and gets life behind bars for a multitude of sex crimes; many against school kids. Dennis Perkins pleaded guilty to rape, child pornography, sexual battery, and video voyeurism. Some of his crimes are so bad I won’t describe them here. State Attorney General Jeff Landry says Perkins’ wife – a former teacher – was convicted as an accomplice last year…:

CUT 13(10)      “…shake the community.”

Perkins will spend 100 years in prison with no parole.

We all watched our investment and retirement accounts shrink in 2022. What will 2023 have in store? On Jim Engster’s “TalkLouisiana” radio show, Baton Rouge financial consultant Fred Dent says there are resources to help you grow that bottom line…:

CUT 07(11)      “…even forgot about.”

He says don’t make hasty decisions about moving your money.

Because of security concerns linked to the popular app TikTok, State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley recommends school systems remove access to the video-sharing application from publicly funded devices…:

CUT 03(10)      “…to examine.”

Brumley also advises school co-curricular clubs, extracurricular organizations, and sports teams to stop using TikTok. Other state agencies have already taken steps to block access to TikTok.

The Coast Guard confirms they have recovered the remains of four men who were in a helicopter that went down into the Gulf of Mexico Thursday. The helicopter was being operated by Rotorcraft Leasing Company and the passengers were employed by Island Operating Company. They were en route from an offshore rig to the shore.

Three people were found dead today inside a home in New Orleans’ Gentilly area. Police are investigating. More as it develops.