Catholics in Louisiana and all across the country are still abuzz over the election of the first U.S.-born pope in the history of the church. LSU professor of religious studies and history Michael Pasquier (pass-KAY) says Robert Prevost’s papal name, Leo the 14th, is an indication of how he will lead the church, pointing to one encyclical that Leo the 13th wrote called Rarem Novarum, which serves as Catholic social teaching as we know it today.

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Webster Parish deputies are investigating the deaths of the former Registrar of Voters and her husband. Sheriff Justin Parker says 63-year-old Melanie Smith and 58-year-old Kenny Smith were found dead at around eight Wednesday night inside their home during a welfare check.

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On this Mother’s Day, take some time to keep tabs on the mental health of expectant and new mothers. Colleen Crain reports.

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If you want to treat your mom to some crawfish this weekend, you can do so and still have plenty of money left over for a nice gift for her. According to The Crawfish App, live crawfish is averaging $2.55 a pound. That’s down a nickel from last week and the lowest price all year long. Boiled crawfish is averaging $4.89 a pound.