According to the U.S. Department of Justice, people with disabilities are between two and three times more likely to experience violent victimization, such as sexual assault or robbery, than people without disabilities.
Tonight the Lincoln Parish Police Jury will discuss the future of the frequently changing parish treasurer position, as well as potential updates to its policies on animal control.
State health officials are concerned that upticks in the number of new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations could be the beginning of a third surge of the virus.
In the wake of a flood of sexual misconduct allegations surrounding the organization over the past several months, members of the National Federation of the Blind voted Saturday to establish a fund to pay for therapy services for survivors.
Fourteen new members have joined one of the most star-studded and hallowed halls Saturday, when the Grambling Legends Hall of Fame held its 12th and 13th annual induction ceremonies.
Ruston’s Board of Aldermen will be asked Monday to approve a resolution that would lead to safety improvements on the north side of the Bonner Street Bridge.
