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The Raise the Age Act passed in 2016 goes into effect Friday, which means 17-year-olds will no longer be criminally charged as adults for non-violent offenses

Louisiana Center for Children’s Rights Policy Director Rachel Gassert says the system has been preparing for the change.

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Louisiana political leaders are keeping a close eye on the developing situation in Venezuela, as Houston based Citgo, the American subsidiary of the country’s state own oil company, is responsible for the direct and indirect employment of thousands of Louisiana workers. Senator Bill Cassidy says of particular concern is the government’s yearlong detainment of a dual national, Tomeu Vadell, from Lake Charles.

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Bayou Teche Brewing’s got some good news for fans of both Boudin and Beer. Matt Doyle has more…

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According to research conducted by ATT Savings.Com Louisiana ranks last for online dating in the country.

Website spokesperson Alec Sears says Louisiana is doing okay in median earnings and unemployment, and ranked highly for those that were open to online dating, but several factors bring Louisiana to last place.

Cut 12 (06) “…the gender ratio.”

Plenty of Fish is the most popular dating site in Louisana.