College student leaders are concerned about the funding of the TOPS program moving forward, and urge lawmakers to bring the scholarship back up to 100%. Northwestern State University student president John Pearce says he’s worried as that money dissipates, so will the students…:
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TOPS is only funded at 70 percent under the governor’s proposal.

Sex trafficking cases reported in Louisiana rose by 25-percent last year. That’s according to a report by the state Department of Children and Family Services. Child Welfare Consultant Walter Fahr says they are more easily identifying victims and getting them help…:
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The report identified 447 victims statewide.

State Police say they have more of an idea of what may have happened in the fiery fatal crash involving five vehicles on I-10 in West Baton Rouge Parish. They believe an 18 wheeler didn’t reduce his speed when approaching slow traffic and smashed into a vehicle causing a chain reaction. A vehicle driven by 26-year-old Ronald Allen of Alexandria was crushed between two big rigs that caught fire, and Allen died at the scene. Charges are pending.

The new Louisiana Bass Trail is promoting north Louisiana’s world renowned bass fishing to kids. Halen Doughty has more…:
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