A local group is working to raise awareness for human trafficking in Acadiana. Started as a Facebook group by two local women, “Save Our Children Acadiana” hopes to educate the community on human trafficking and its impact.
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Category: Crime
A Life Sentence Cut Short Sparks a Lifetime of Service
Andrew Hundley was sentenced to life in prison with no possibility of parole at the age of 15. Coming to terms with what he did, learn how he turned his life around and how he escaped his life sentence.
9 minute read
Washington Parish Faces Potential Opioid Use Increase due to COVID-19
With an already depressed economy and lack of jobs, Washington Parish faces a potential increase in opioid usage and deaths.
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Opioid Prescriptions and Opioid-Involved Deaths on the Rise in Louisiana
Opioid-involved deaths in Louisiana are rising and areas like Washington Parish continue to see high numbers.
4 minute read
Louisiana Organization Against Sexual Assault Continues to Offer Victims Help During Pandemic
April is sexual assault awareness month and although events have been canceled due to the COVID-19 outbreak, victims are encouraged to seek help from home.
3 minute read
