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By KELLY P. KISSEL | Metro editor Police told state Children and Family Services officials twice about a toddler needing Narcan after exposure to fentanyl. Now the 2-year-old boy is dead. Now there's an investigation. There's a new scam afoot. Someone is pretending to be with an emergency preparedness office and telling people they're eligible for Hurricane Ida relief. Here's how to not fall for it. Scores on standardized test scores have improved in Louisiana. The jump was largely expected, as students have returned to classrooms after being away for the pandemic. |
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| A 2-year-old child's death from a fentanyl overdose has spurred an investigation into the Louisiana Department of Child and Family Services by the state's Inspector General, already yielding "policy … Read more |
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The Livingston Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness’ phones started ringing off the hook Friday with people returning calls from its office number. Read more |
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Saharan dust is partially to thank for the lull. Read more |
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Public school students showed a partial rebound on key test scores after results plummeted last year amid the coronavirus pandemic, state education leaders announced Wednesday Read more |
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An investigation that led to the dismissal of the superintendent who oversaw the Louisiana School for the Deaf and other operations was sparked by allegations of payroll discrepancies, officials sai… Read more |
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The marketplace for homeowners insurance in Louisiana is getting tighter. The number of insurers is in decline. And prices, once steady, only seem to go up, up and up. Read more |
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| With soaring food prices everywhere, it may seem difficult to save money in the kitchen. Read more |
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| Ochsner now has 40 hospitals and more than 100 health centers and urgent cares. Read more |
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| More than 40 Louisiana musicians are among the new members of the Recording Academy. Read more |
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