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Confusion, clinic closures may have caused big declines in contraception use, study shows
Clinic closures in the wake of the Dobbs decision and questions about the legality of emergency contraceptives, including disinformation that some are abortion drugs, may have contributed to a sharp drop in the rate of prescriptions for contraceptives in states with the most restrictive abortion bans, according to a University of Southern California study. The decline […] The post Confusion, clinic closures may have caused big declines in contraception use, study shows appeared first on Missouri Independent.
Federal judge rules in favor of incarcerated men
BATON ROUGE - Angola inmates who work on the Farm Line, where they tend crops by hand, are caught in a battle between advocates and state officials over how to handle Louisiana's dangerous heat. Advocates for some of the inmates sued the state in federal court to force more protections...
Evicted after moving out of apartment, man receives help from 2 On Your Side
BATON ROUGE - A man who was evicted after he moved out is getting some help from 2 On Your Side. Kentrell Valentine was evicted after he cleaned up and left his apartment. He had no idea about the eviction and also owed several hundred dollars. Someone saw his story with Brittany Weiss and offered to help out.
4 accused of trying to smuggle drugs into St. Landry Parish Jail
OPELOUSAS, La. (KADN) — St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz announced the arrests of four people accused of trying to smuggle drugs into the parish jail. An inmate and a corrections deputy are among those charged following an undercover operation that led to the seizure of synthetic marijuana. ARRESTED:
Man rams deputy’s vehicle during pursuit, authorities say
EAST FELICIANA PARISH, La. (WAFB) - A man has been arrested following a law enforcement pursuit in which he allegedly rammed a deputy’s vehicle in East Feliciana Parish, authorities said. The man has been identified by the East Feliciana Parish Sheriff’s Office as Benjamin Bailey, 32. Deputies said he...
Volunteer group frustrated Mayor Broome didn't contact them before spending tax dollars on litter program
BATON ROUGE - The founder of a volunteer litter pick-up group feels slighted after she says Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced her own litter abatement initiative this month and left her group out of the conversation. On July 1st, Mayor Broome announced the Corridor Cleaning Program, which employs contractors to...
New restaurant that serves pasta, pavlova opens in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — A restaurant that offers a selection of pasta and pavlova recently opened a new location in Baton Rouge. Prima Après opened its second location in Louisiana, according to an Instagram post. The restaurant also has a location in Mandeville. Customers can create their...
Baton Rouge rapper Boosie's gun charge dropped after recent ruling on felon firearm laws
A federal judge dismissed a gun charge against Baton Rouge rapper Torence "Boosie" Hatch, court records show. Hatch, who formally rapped under the name "Lil Boosie" and also raps under the name "Boosie Badazz," was charged in San Diego with being a felon in possession of a firearm in June 2023 after being arrested during a traffic stop.
3rd man in fatal ambush involving car chase, more than 60 bullets, gets 25 years
A Baton Rouge felon who pleaded guilty to luring a man into a deadly ambush shooting, where gunmen sprayed the victim’s car with dozens of bullets, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison. District Judge Brad Myers imposed the sentence on Johnathon Jerman West during a short hearing...
50 days out: Storylines for every Houma-Thibodaux area high school football team in 2024
High school football in Louisiana is right around the corner. Week 1 games kick off on Sept. 5, around seven weeks away, with practices starting in August. The season runs through Nov. 9, with playoff pairings announced one day later. The playoffs run through the Prep Classic, held at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans from December 12-14.
Former VPSO deputy Kenwood White, father of Abbeville mayor, dies at 72
Born March 6, 1952, the Abbeville High School graduate joined the Marine Corps Reserves in 1971 and served until 1977. He served as a deputy with the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office for many years, followed by a career in the oilfield.
Popular Grocery Chain Closing Over 30 Locations
Ever since the pandemic hit, and still to this day, businesses have been struggling to stay afloat. Closing down stores that are underperforming, and having to file for bankruptcy seem to be the norm of today's day and age. Popular grocery chain closing over 2 dozen locations. Stop & Shop,...
Livvy Dunne cheering on Paul Skenes after he finished his MLB All-Star Game inning was so wholesome
Pittsburgh Pirates rookie pitcher Paul Skenes made his MLB All-Star Game debut on Tuesday night, and LSU gymnast Livvy Dunne was right there to cheer him on. As the two are in a relationship from their days together in Baton Rouge, Dunne was in the stands at Globe Life Field for the 2024 edition of the MLB’s annual gathering for its best players.
“Chalk it Up” Youth Art Contest set to Add Color to Thibodaux Sidewalks
The Thibodaux Recreation Department has announced the “Chalk it Up” sidewalk chalk art contest, scheduled for Thursday, August 1. The art event, held at the Peltier Park Recreation Pavilion, is open to participants ages four to sixteen and promises a fun and creative experience for the whole community.
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