Momma, he only wanted to ride his bike
He stood there asking if he could ride his bike to the middle school and back…Instead, I just looked in his eyes, willing myself to believe that this is not—–absolutely not–—the last time I will see him.
Louisiana Weekly (New Orleans)- Son of St. Landry Parish sheriff’s deputy arrested in church arson investigationBy Fritz Esker Contributing Writer Holden Matthews, the 21-year-old son of a St. Landry Parish sheriff’s deputy, was arrested on April 10 for starting firesContinue Reading »
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- Medicaid access in the South threatenedBy Billy Corriher Contributing Writer (Special from Facing South) — Southern states have proven reluctant to expand Medicaid through the Affordable Care Act (ACA), whichContinue Reading »
- The city of Detroit settles with family of 7-year-old girl killed in police raid(Defender News Service) — The city of Detroit reached an $8.25 million settlement with the family of a 7-year-old girl accidentally killed by a policeContinue Reading »
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- Son of St. Landry Parish sheriff’s deputy arrested in church arson investigation
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State Offices Closing Thursday, April 18
April 17, 2019Baton Rouge: Due to tomorrow’s possibility of extreme weather, Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne is announcing that all state off....
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Gov. Edwards Named Chairman of Jobs for America's Graduates
April 16, 2019Baton Rouge - Today, the Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) National Board of Directors voted Gov. John Bel Edwards as the organization&rsq....
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Department of Education Names 2019 Louisiana Students of the Year
April 11, 2019Baton Rouge - The Louisiana Department of Education tonight named the 2019 Students of the Year and honored all 21 regional finalists for the pre....
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Lieutenant Governor Nungesser Announces Meeting Schedule to Help Shape the Louisiana Civil Rights Trail
April 10, 2019Baton Rouge: Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser has announced a series of statewide meetings over the next several months to help identify locations ....
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State Offices Closing Thursday, April 18
April 17, 2019
