Burl Cain, who has gained world-wide recognition for his efforts in reforming the prison, says he’s resigning as the warden of Angola at the end of the year. The decision to step down comes amid a series of reports by the Advocate newspaper questioning Cain’s business interactions with inmates and their families. Cain says his biggest accomplishments at Angola over the last 21 years don’t lie with the campus…:
CUT 13 (08) “what counts”
Corrections Secretary Jimmy LeBlanc will appoint Cain’s successor.

Congressman Charles Boustany says he will formally announce his candidacy for US Senate from his family home in Lafayette on Monday.

News outlets in north Louisiana are reporting that McNeese head football coach Matt Viator is a finalist for the ULM head coaching job. Today Sports Illustrated said that the other finalist for the position, Arkansas State offensive coordinator Walt Bell, had withdrawn his name.

Louisiana is the least healthy state in the country according to an annual list published by the United Health Foundation. The report cites high smoking and obesity rates among residents. Foundation Spokeswoman Rhonda Randall says Louisiana also ranks 50th in the country in the percentage of children living in poverty which is concerning…:
CUT 7 (09) “high school”
She encourages folks to talk to your friends and family about making lifestyle changes.

The Ascension Parish community and Dutchtown High are in mourning today following the death of a 14-year-old freshman who was killed while riding his bicycle last night. State Police spokesman Bryan Lee says they believe 26-year-old Joshua Ashford was driving too fast when he struck the bike Brennan Rube was riding on LA 73…:
CUT 10 (03) “negligent homicide”
School officials say Counselors are on hand at Dutchtown High School to help students and staff members cope with this terrible tragedy.