Mel Bridges

The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows much of Louisiana is abnormally dry. Ag Commissioner Mike Strain says last week alone, 43 wildfires broke out which consumed 274 acres.

Four of the first seven bridges [of the 62 total] are located in North and Central Louisiana: in Desoto, Jackson, Natchitoches, and Vernon Parishes. The agency has authority to cut through administrative 'red tape,' to move forward at a faster pace.

Click here to see all the service options available with TLC Moms. Broadly speaking they include crisis response, mental health professionals, along with additional and downloadable resources.

Of the six hospitals in compliance with cost transparency rule, half are located in the Red River Radio listening Area: Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria, Christus Coushatta Health Care Center, and Christus Shreveport-Bossier – Highland Medical Center.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said mRNA vaccines do not adequately prevent upper respiratory infections such as COVID-19 and are ineffective to justify spending $500 million in research projects.

The real powerhouse compound in kratom is 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), which is responsible for its psychoactive and opioid-like effects.

Louisiana Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Pineville, who is serving as House Pro Tempore, or acting speaker, says he was surprised by how emotional and frustrated numerous legislators were with the LHSAA.

According to a recent report, 58% of small business owners reported hiring or trying to hire in June, and 86% of those owners reported few or no qualified applicants for their vacancies.