Mel Bridges

Researchers found that physical violence has dropped slightly for men, while women continue to face higher risks of sexual and intimate partner violence in Louisiana.

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A federal judge on Thursday ordered President Trump’s administration to fully fund food aid for 42 million American SNAP recipients by Friday, blocking its plan to only provide reduced benefits during the government shutdown.

LSU Board of Supervisors counter that Gov. Landry’s statements that coaching salaries are taxpayer funded. Board: salaries come from self-generating athletic department funds and private donations. Members insist taxpayers are not on the hook for coach buyouts.

In his declaration, La. Gov. Jeff Landry asked the state legislature to authorize money from a state reserve fund to subsidize SNAP benefits from November 1-4; and only to children, the elderly and disabled people.

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.