Details of the escape of 10 Orleans Parish inmates are immerging. A large hole behind a sink and toilet was discovered inside a cell and that is believed to be how the inmates escaped. There was some graffiti above the structure that could been a message pointing the way to the escape portal. A manhunt is still underway. As of 3:00 Friday at least one inmate has been recaptured. NOPD Superintendent, Anne Kirkpatrick says the escapees have very likely have changed out of their prison-issued jumpsuits.
A poll was conducted by JMC Analytics shows Louisianans believe the cost of healthcare is too high JMC founder John Couvillon says it sends a clear message to lawmakers about the possibility of making healthcare more expensive, and it does not bode well for local independent pharmacies, especially in smaller communities.
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Construction of north Louisiana’s first Buc-ee’s in Ruston is progressing daily with the gas mecca set to be completed by late 2026. Sean Richardson has more.
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Over 24-thousand Louisiana K-12 students read more than 82-thousand books last year and cast their votes for the 2024-2025 Louisiana Readers’ Choice Award. State Librarian Meg Placke says each year, committees of teachers and librarians compile a list of fiction and nonfiction books.