BY DOUG GRAHAM | Staff writer Much-needed help: In Louisiana, 1 in 5 women are estimated to suffer from mental disorders during pregnancy or shortly after birth. The state has a shortage of all inpatient mental health beds, and none that cater to pregnant women. However, Woman’s Hospital will introduce the state's first inpatient mental health unit for pregnant and postpartum women next month. Read more about what the facility offers. Buying a home?: Under a new Louisiana law, all homebuyers are required to have a written agreement with their real estate agent before they can look at a house. The change, which took effect last week, could crimp the number of home sales and potentially squeeze commissions for agents, many in the real estate business say. Read how to navigate the new rules. Experience counts: In an era of recruiting services with the hyper focus on talent evaluation, experience is an easily undersold commodity in college football. Columnist Scott Rabalais, however, says the LSU Tigers' "graybeard quality" in 2024 could be a key ingredient. Read here to find out why. |