Caddo Parish a ‘Hot Spot’ for Dogfighting
It all started when a dead pit bull was found inside a plastic bag in front of an elementary school in Caddo Parish.
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Alcohol Abuse Listed as Major Reason for Breakups During Pandemic in Louisiana
Heartbreaking new statistics show that one in four breakups during the pandemic in Louisiana have been due to alcohol abuse.
SPD Officer Pleads Guilty, Resigns
Officer McIntyre was placed on leave back in August for abusing a suspect.
The AAP Says You Should Never Spank Your Child
The AAP strongly recommends against parents resorting to "spanking, hitting, slapping, threatening, insulting, humiliating, or shaming"
Teacher Faces More Charges, School System Gets Sued
Lawsuit says that a nine year old girl suffered "despicable acts" during the school day.
Autistic Louisiana Woman Locked Up, Forced to Eat Mother’s Ashes
There were lots more allegations of abuse, including but not limited to: Death threats (with a gun held to her head), being held underwater in a hot tub, smashing her hand with a hammer, and forced drug use.
Medicaid Fraud and Abuse Targeted
The state Department of Health and Hospitals is launching a new system to root out fraud and abuse in Medicaid.