 By KELLY P. KISSEL | Metro editor Police are trying to figure out why a man and his 4-year-old son were hiking in freezing weather. Saturday's outing ended with the child dying after being retrieved from a chilly Amite River. According to police, there were no immediate signs of foul play, but investigators question whether it was logical to hike along the river in such horrible conditions.
This was a rough year for children in Louisiana. We take a look at how Louisiana compares to other states in how it works to protect children.
Miss the Christmas Eve bonfires at Lutcher and Gramercy this year? We didn't. Take a look at our photo gallery. | 
