SUMMARY: A one-year-old boy is in critical condition after being attacked by his babysitter’s dogs, leading to the arrest of babysitter Heather Rodriguez. This incident, which has drawn the attention of local authorities due to prior complaints about the dogs, resulted in severe injuries to the child, including damage to his throat. Rodriguez’s 13-year-old daughter reportedly intervened during the attack, sustaining minor injuries herself. Rodriguez faces serious charges related to the incident. Neighbor concerns about the aggressive dogs have been ongoing, and as the case develops, the toddler remains under critical care at a local hospital.

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SUMMARY: The Boys and Girls Club of Dubach, Louisiana, received a significant $10,000 donation from the North Louisiana Timberlands division of Warehouser. The donation will help enhance services and staffing to better serve the local community, particularly in rural areas. The chairman of the Warehouser giving fund emphasized how rewarding it is to support rural communities where the timber industry operates. CEO Deont Morland, a former Boys and Girls Club kid, expressed the importance of providing children with opportunities and experiences they wouldn’t otherwise have, highlighting the positive impact of this generous contribution on the youth in Dubach.

Dubach Boys and Girls Club site receives major donation from Weyerhaeuser

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SUMMARY: Incumbent U.S. Rep. Troy Carter, D-La., is the clear favorite in Louisiana‘s 2nd Congressional District for the Nov. 5 election, following a successful term after winning a special election in 2021. The district, a Democratic stronghold, is predominantly Black and spans from Iberville to New Orleans. Carter faces three Republicans and a Democratic challenger, community organizer Devin Davis, who aims to address systemic racism. Carter has raised over $1.1 million, significantly outpacing Davis’s $31,806 in donations. The Republican candidates include Devin Lance Graham, Christy Lynch, and Shondrell Perrilloux, who focus on immigration and economic issues.

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