The Louisiana State Police now has 55 new troopers, having graduated from Cadet Class 104 during a ceremony in Baton Rouge. Captain Nick Manale (ma-NAAL-ee) says they completed their 24-week training and are ready to go on patrol.
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Manale says if you’re interested in becoming a Louisiana state trooper, there will be additional training classes coming up.
Governor Landry has come out and said while he does not oppose passenger rail service connecting Baton Rouge and New Orleans, he’d rather see money go towards widening I-10 between the two cities. John Spain, a member of the Southern Rail Commission, says, why not both?
Spain says polls show solid interest in a passenger rail line between the two cities.
The fall Angola Rodeo is back each Sunday in October, offering the best in prison rodeo excitement. Sean Richardson has more.
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Faith House is relaunching the Purple Light Project to honor Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The campaign encourages community members to replace their porch lights with purple bulbs. Prevention and Development Director Kristen Boutte (BOO-tay) says it symbolizes peace, courage, survival, and solidarity with survivors.
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Boutte says for a donation of $10 or more, Faith House will provide a complimentary purple bulb.