Why does Louisiana lock up so many people?: On Politics

How we built the world's prison capital Times-Picayune Special Projects Reporter Cindy Chang and Juvenile Justice Project of Louisiana Executive Director Dana Kaplan talk about the state's correctional system.
http://videos.nola.com/times-picayune/2012/05/why_does_louisiana_lock_up_so.html

Published: Thu, 17 May 2012 11:37:20 -0700

Teacher of the Year finalists announced

Baton Rouge -- Each summer, Louisiana recognizes a Teacher of the Year. And today 24 teachers learned they are regional finalists for the coveted state title.
http://www.ktbs.com/news/Teacher-of-the-Year-finalists-announced/-/144844/12252998/-/mqqthhz/-/index.html

Published: Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:01:35 -0700

Backsliding at the Bridge City Center for Youth: An editorial

It's hard to see how the state can claim to be using a therapeutic approach with the conditions at the Bridge City Center for Youth.
http://www.nola.com/opinions/index.ssf/2012/05/backsliding_at_the_bridge_city.html

Published: Sat, 12 May 2012 06:07:14 -0700

Around Louisiana: Scott snags tasty title: Boudin Capital of the World

SCOTT, La. — It is now official. The city of Scott can claim the title of Boudin Capital of the World, thanks to a major push by Scott Mayor Purvis Morrison and two area legislators, Rep. Stephen Ortego, D-Carencro, and Sen. Jonathan Perry, R-Kaplan.
http://thetowntalk.com/article/20120513/BUSINESS/305130005/-1/rss01

Published: Sun, 13 May 2012 07:04:08 -0700

Boudin braggin' rights claimed

It's an audacious move to stake a claim to the title of "Boudin Capital of the World" in south Louisiana, where scores of meat markets, grocery stores and gas stations crank out their own versions of the pork-and-rice snack.
http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120519/APN/1205190542

Published: Fri, 18 May 2012 22:43:06 -0700

Vermilion Parish narcotics arrests

The Vermilion / Municipal Narcotics Task Force recently made the following arrests in drug-related incidents: - Travis Bertrand, (dob 11-4-81) of Kaplan, was arrested for possession of crack cocaine, and possession of drug paraphernalia when he was witnessed making a suspected drug transaction. Upon agents investigating it was found that Bertrand had indeed purchased crack cocaine. He was ...
http://theadvertiser.com/article/20120522/NEWS5001/120522008/-1/rss01

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 08:13:16 -0700

Senator Jonathan Perry honored as Kappa Sigma Alumni of the year

District 26 State Senator Jonathan "JP" Perry (R-Kaplan) has been chosen as the 2012 Kappa Sigma Fraternity (Theta-Chi Chapter) Alumni of the Year. "I am very humbled to receive this award. I attribute a great amount of the success that I have had in the business and political arena to Kappa Sigma Fraternity." Sen. Perry stated. Sen. Perry attended the University of Louisiana at Monroe (formerly ...
http://www.katc.com/news/senator-jonathan-perry-honored-as-kappa-sigma-alumni-of-the-year/

Published: Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:28:38 -0700

Notes and Quotes From the Louisiana Legislature

Click here for information and updates from the 2012 Regular Legislative Session.
http://www.klfy.com/story/18218501/notes-and-quotes-from-the-louisiana-legislature

Published: Tue, 08 May 2012 15:15:42 -0700

Community programs to help juvenile deliquents are lacking, some say

But state official says more services are coming to help youths
http://www.nola.com/crime/index.ssf/2012/04/community_programs_to_help_juv.html

Published: Sun, 29 Apr 2012 05:09:29 -0700

State announces Teacher and Principal of the Year finalists

The Louisiana Department of Education has announced Principal and Teacher of the Year finalists, including principals and teachers in St. Landry, Lafayette, Vermilion and St. Mary Parishes. Each summer, Louisiana recognizes principals and teachers. Today, 24 teachers and 15 principals learned they are regional finalists. They'll be honored during the Sixth Annual Cecil J. Picard Educator ...
http://www.katc.com/news/state-announces-teacher-and-principal-of-the-year-finalists/

Published: Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:54:22 -0700