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Experts explain 112% increase in child solicitation cases in Louisiana over past 3 years
BATON ROUGE, La.- The state of Louisiana has seen a dramatic increase in cases involving sexual predators pursuing children online. In 2021, there were 3,478 reported incidents. In 2022, there were 6,128, reported, and then in 2023 it skyrocketed to 13,644 reported cases in the state. That is a 112% increase in three years, with officials telling WBRZ that 2024 is looking to match or surpass that number.
National referee shortage could impact future of high school sports
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - High school sports season is right around the corner, but there is a growing problem - a major referee shortage. Athletic directors at all levels have seen a steady decline in sports officials in the last 20 years. “It’s tough to find officials because no...
17,000 Workers at AT&T Southeast Strike Over Unfair Labor Practices
ATLANTA, Ga. (WSAV)—Communications Workers of America (CWA) employed by AT&T Southeast are on strike to protest labor practices committed by management during negotiations for a new union contract according to their press release. The strike will involve over 17,000 technicians, customer service representatives and others who install, maintain and support AT&T’s residential and business wireline […]
Is Our Obsession With Politics Hurting Louisiana Children? A Child Psychologist Thinks So
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - We are currently living through a tense political moment, and that tension we feel appears to be affecting our kids, too. It's no secret that we are now a lot more politically aware than we ever have been before, and we're connected to so much more media these days it's very hard to escape it. But is that lack of freedom from everything political hurting our children?
Lt. Governor Nungesser re-signs accord with New Brunswick at Congrès Mondial Acadien in Novia Scotia
Representatives from Louisiana are at the Congrès Mondial Acadien in southwest Nova Scotia, where people from all over the world are celebrating the Acadian culture.
Louisiana lawmaker accuses FBI of obstructing justice and destroying evidence during investigation into Trump shooting
Rep. Clay Higgins (R-LA) is concerned the FBI botched its investigation into the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump last month. The Louisiana Republican is a member of the bipartisan task force charged with probing the effort to kill Trump. He released a preliminary report based on roughly 20 hours of investigation into the […]
Louisiana Ranks In The Top 5 Poorest States In The USA
The economic landscape of the United States varies significantly from one state to another, influenced by factors such as industry presence, education levels, and local policies. While some states boast robust economies and high income levels, others face persistent economic challenges. This article explores the ten poorest states in the...
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