An Oak Grove police officer has resigned following his arrest for allegedly raping a teenager. Authorities say they received a complaint received in July pertaining to the now former officer. State Police Trooper Michael Reichardt confirms the identity of the arrested individual.
Cut 13 (08) “…Lake Providence area.”
Oak Grove Mayor Adam Holland calls the incident an embarrassment for the town and the police department.

It’s the first week of school for many and Governor John Bel Edwards is still pushing the idea of having a school resource officer in every public school as a safety precaution. Edwards says his office is still waiting to hear how many officers are needed and of course funding is an issue…
cut 8 (06) “…that implementation”
The state has applied for two federal grants that would pay for more metal detectors and programs to address mental health issues.

LSU Health New Orleans researchers may have figured out how to curb the rise of adolescent obesity. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
Voicer 3 (33) “I’m Kevin Barnhart”

A state judge has denied a request to move a trial because the African-American defendant claimed he could not get a fair trial, because of a Confederate statue outside of the East Feliciana Parish courthouse. Attorney Niles Haymer says he plans to appeal and will file similar motions for other black clients who are charged in East Feliciana Parish.