A DC think tank says the average Louisianan is in line for some big savings result of the federal tax reform passed last year. Matt Doyle has the story.
Parents of a fourteen year old boy forced to live in a shed have been arrested. The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office made the arrest of Larry and Antoinette Lewis and are now being held on bonds of $7,500 and $25,000 respectively. Detectives arrived at the home and spoke with the juvenile and found out he had not bathed or eaten in days.
Scientists have associated the climate with mental health problems before, but a new study out of California suggests global warming is leading to an increased rate of suicides around the world. Based on current warming projections, the study estimates by 2050 climate change may increase suicide rates 1.4 percent in the U.S. resulting in 14,000 more deaths. Clinical Psychologist at LSU Health New Orleans Dr. Michelle Moore says further research must be done to understand the extent of the mental implications of climate change.
The Trump Administration on Tuesday announced up to $12 billion in emergency relief for farmers hurt by the president’s trade war. Ag commissioner Mike Strain says the hand up is much needed in the ag industry as the burden put on farmers by financial shortfalls can be overwhelming.