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Law enforcement help teach importance of safe crib sleeping methods
DERIDDER, La. (KPLC) - The number of crib-related deaths is climbing in Southwest Louisiana. 1 in 5 babies experience 3 or more risk factors for sleep-related death, according to the Louisiana Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System data. There have been approximately 10 deaths in Southwest Louisiana due to safe crib sleeping, and 100 across the state.
Louisiana Utility Commission Oks Major Donor’s Plan To Buy Entergy Gas System
BATON ROUGE (Louisiana Illuminator / FLOODLIGHT) — A private equity firm that has given more than $200,000 in campaign contributions to Louisiana Public Service Commission members won unanimous approval from the commission Wednesday to purchase Entergy Louisiana’s gas distribution system. There was little discussion and no opposition to...
More Than $2.8M in Affordable Housing Program Funds Awarded in U.S. Representative Troy Carter’s District
NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 15, 2024-- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) is pleased to announce that more than $2.8 million was awarded via four Affordable Housing Program (AHP) grants in U.S. Representative Troy Carter’s district to increase the supply of affordable housing stock for individuals and families in need. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240815710920/en/ U.S. Representative Troy Carter (Photo: Business Wire)
Channing Tatum Explains What Hollywood ALWAYS Gets Wrong About This Louisiana Accent
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - When someone in Hollywood is asked to play the role of a character from Louisiana, they are always taught to use one of two generic accents. The first is a standard southern twang if the character is from north Louisiana. The other? A Cajun accent if they are from south Louisiana.
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