According to the Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff’s Office, Kyandrea Thomas was arrested on Christmas Eve, accused of giving birth in a New Roads Wal-Mart bathroom where she left her baby. Department of Children and Family Services Deputy Director Terri Ricks wants people to know about Louisiana’s Safe Haven law, because abandoning any child at a random location is a serious crime..:
Cut 10 (06) “it’s illegal”
She says under Safe Haven, anyone can legally bring a child up to 60 days old to an employee at a designated facility, and walk away.

2016 will go down as a difficult year for Louisiana’s agriculture industry. LSU AgCenter economist Kurt Guidry says farmers were hurt by lower commodity prices and unfavorable weather…:
Cut 6 (10) “and flooding”

The holidays are a great time for celebration and enjoying friends and
family, but it also can bring stress and heart related issues. With the
new year coming, Ochsner Medical Center Cardiologist Dr. Doug Mendoza,
is offering advice on how to get a healthier heart for the holidays..:
Cut 3 (10) “in depression”
He also says watch what you eat and don’t drink too much alcohol.

The LSU Tigers return from Christmas Break today to continue preparations for Saturday’s game against Louisville in the Citrus Bowl. It’s the first ever meeting between the two teams and the Tigers are a slight favorite to win. LSU Coach Ed Orgeron says they expect a tough game in Orlando…:
cut 14 (11) “ready to go”
Kick off Saturday is 10am.