A bill to ban corporal punishment in public schools fails to pass in the Louisiana House by two votes. Michelle Southern has the story…
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Thinking about bringing Mom breakfast in bed this Mother’s Day? A new study suggests it might be better to skip the scrambled eggs and instead, let Mom sleep in. David Grubb has more…
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Southeastern Louisiana University Police arrested a 19-year-old from Jackson, Mississippi, who allegedly abducted and raped a student at gunpoint. S-L-U Police Chief Michael Beckner says Demetris Harris was trolling campus before he abducted his victim from a parking lot on the edge of campus…
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Harris was arrested yesterday afternoon at an apartment in Hammond. Beckner says they believe he just moved to the area with a relative. The suspect is not a student.
Beckner says the attack took place yesterday morning after the student pulled into a campus parking lot…
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Beckner says through the help of surveillance video they released a picture of the suspect’s vehicle and their license plate number. He says they made an arrest four hours after receiving a report about a sexual assault on campus…
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A proposal to ban corporal punishment in public schools failed to pass the House by two votes. Oil City Republican Danny McCormick is among the opponents of the legislation. He says it’s a parental rights issue
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The bill received 51 “yes” votes but it needs 53 votes to pass the House. It can come up for a vote again in the House. A similar measure failed to get House approval last year.
Alexandria Representative Lance Harris says he supports the bill because a principal in Rapides Parish is facing charges for a spanking that allegedly got out of hand
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But Stonewall Representative Larry Bagley says schools should make the decision on whether corporal punishment should be allowed, not the state…
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You may be thinking about bringing Mom breakfast in bed this Mother’s Day, but a study by the American Academy of Neurology suggests it might be better to skip the scrambled eggs and instead, let Mom sleep in. Data shows women are sleeping less and less each year. Dr. Kevin Stephens, chief medical officer for UnitedHealthcare-Louisiana, says a lack of sleep can have a direct impact on Mom’s mood.
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Women typically take on most of the household responsibilities, usually to their detriment. Aside from the negative impacts on the mind, a lack of sleep can do a number on your physical health as well. Dr. Stephens says more sleep means less body fat and a lower risk of diabetes or hypertension.
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Dr. Stephens says there are no shortcuts to getting good rest. He suggests a regular sleep schedule, eliminating caffeine and alcohol before bed, and shutting off all electronic devices. Another hour or two under the covers can make a world of difference.
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Adults need seven or more hours of sleep each night. Children need a minimum of eight hours every night.
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Entergy says it will create its expanded customer service call center in West Monroe. The company will build out existing commercial property to accommodate 170 new customer care representatives. Entergy spokesperson Yovanka Daniel says the announcement is good news for the regional economy…:
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The additional employees will help Entergy provide faster and better customer service, and will be most helpful during disasters, as the company plays a key role in emergency response and recovery. Daniel says people seeking a good entry-level position should take note…:
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West Monroe Mayor Staci Mitchell says she’s “thrilled” with Entergy’s announcement. Governor John Bel Edwards says it “demonstrates a strong commitment to communicating with its 1-million Louisiana customers. Daniel says hiring for the expanded customer call center will begin soon, and has a tip for anyone interested in applying…:
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More information can be found at entergy-louisiana.com
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