SUMMARY: Rock of AG’s Baptist Church will host a free resource event for formerly incarcerated individuals and their families at Xavier University Convocation Center on New Year’s Eve. The event includes a celebrity basketball game with local celebrities and politicians, a panel on prison reform, and resources for expungement and mental health services. The church aims to support re-acclimation into society and provide scholarships for children of incarcerated parents. Additionally, over 100,000 pounds of food and supplies will be distributed. With 7,000 registered, the event focuses on community needs and opportunities for renewal in the New Year.

Organizers say a celebrity basketball game will feature celebrities, politicians and athletes.

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SUMMARY: In Louisiana, crime rates have decreased across the state, but public perception remains high, with 72% of residents feeling crime has increased in recent years. Despite this, violent and property crime statistics show improvements, including a 38% decrease in murders in New Orleans. Other crimes like auto theft and carjacking have also declined. Louisiana remains high in national crime rankings, with the state 50th in murders per capita and 46th in assaults. Despite a reduction in crime, cities like New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Shreveport still face significant crime challenges. Legislative efforts and post-pandemic adjustments may contribute to the decrease.

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SUMMARY: Jim Simons forecasts a wet Christmas, with rain expected in the late morning and afternoon across many areas. While severe weather is not anticipated, isolated thunderstorms may bring pockets of heavier rain. Southern regions like Thibodaux and Raceland will see showers soon. Current temperatures are near 60 degrees, with cold spots hitting around 44 degrees. A cold front is expected late Saturday into early Sunday, while dry conditions will follow. The New Year’s Eve forecast indicates mostly cloudy skies with scattered rain and temperatures around 57 degrees as the year-end celebration approaches.

Wet Christmas Day, cold front this weekend

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