Avoyelles Parish School District enrollment 116 lower than last spring
Sun, 02/23/2020 - 5:00am
Overall enrollment dropped by only four students between the official Oct. 1 and Feb.
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Baton Rouge police officer Craig Russell makes a point during the class for local and area patrol officers. The Attorney General’s Office sponsored two half-day workshops on Feb. 3 on how police officers should handle initial contact with victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault and human trafficking. {Photo by Raymond L. Daye}
La. Attorney General's Office trains police in handling sexual assault, domestic violence victims
Sat, 02/22/2020 - 5:00am
Police academies do a good job of training law enforcement officers in how to treat suspects of a crime.
DayeTime: 'Blue bashing' won't solve problems
Sat, 02/22/2020 - 5:00am
First, I must note that I am not one of those who puts police officers and firefighters on pedestals almost like idols.
Pastors and other participants in a community forum listen to a speaker discuss possible solutions to the issues of crime and gun violence. The group hopes to continue the momentum from the Feb. 6 meeting in Bunkie City Hall Annex by exploring possible programs to provide economic, educational and recreational opportunities for area youth and young adults. {Photo courtesy of Travis Armand}
Bunkie area pastors hold forum on gun violence
Fri, 02/21/2020 - 5:00am
Addressing gun violence, especially among youth and young adults, should be a priority, a group of 17 pastors from the Bunkie area said at a recent forum.
What to do if the state says ‘Yes’?
Thu, 02/20/2020 - 5:00am
Remember when you piled your plate high with all of those good things to eat and your mama told you, “Your eyes are bigger than your stomach.”