St. Helena College and Career Academy will remain closed until Tuesday after a 16-year-old student was killed by the suspected gunman a 14-year-old student. It’s believed bullying led to the shooting and St. Helena Parish School Superintendent Doctor Kelli Joseph says they do look for instances of bullying but a lot of it happens on social media…
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Democrat Shawn Wilson launches his first gubernatorial TV campaign ad. LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan says the 30-second spot highlights his accomplishments at DOTD.
Polls indicate Wilson will most likely face front-runner Jeff Landry in a runoff.
The state’s four largest wildfires continue to burn but are more than 50 percent contained. State Ag and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain says things are looking better and the Tiger Island Fire is now 80 percent contained.
More than 1,200 emergency responders from 120 agencies and 26 states have fought wildfires across Louisiana.
State Health is launching a new website and marketing campaign promoting the 988 suicide and prevention helpline. State Suicide Prevention Coordinator Robyn Thomas says the goal is to reach vulnerable populations including Blacks, Indigenous and People of Color, LGBTQ, and veterans.