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Pathways to Hope Conference aims to openly discuss mental health
SUMMARY: One in four people in Bear County experiences mental illness, affecting over 500,000 residents. To address this issue, Reverend Jessica N. Bass integrates her faith with social work to foster a trauma-informed ministry. Pathways to Hope, now in its ninth year, unites mental health professionals, faith-based communities, and individuals facing mental illness to engage in honest discussions. A 50% rise in teen suicide attempts highlights the urgent need for support, exacerbated by the pandemic. The event emphasizes resources like lectures and therapy, aiming to instill hope and connection among attendees. Resources will also be available online through local directories.
For the last nine years, healthcare workers, resource providers, and faith leaders have collaborated with the community to organize a Pathways to Hope Conference on mental health.
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French Quarter mass shooting suspects on the run considered 'armed and dangerous'
SUMMARY: Orleans Parish DA Jason Williams condemns the search for two suspects following a deadly quadruple shooting in the French Quarter, where a 27-year-old woman was killed, and three others injured. Investigators describe the incident as a targeted attack, leading to one arrest, Nicholas Miron Morial, who was wearing an ankle monitor. Authorities are seeking Darryl Adams and Daniel Morial for second-degree murder. Williams warns against harboring suspects and emphasizes new technology in criminal investigations. He labels the perpetrators of recent mass shootings in the area as terrorists while calling for tougher prosecution of offenders.
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Fox 14 Your Morning News: Glicked Movie Weekend
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This weekend, both Wicked and Gladiator 2 hit theaters, drawing comparisons to last year’s Barbenheimer phenomenon. Wicked, directed by John M. Chu and starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, adapts the beloved musical about the friendship between Elphaba and Glinda, projected to earn $100 million in its debut. Meanwhile, Gladiator 2, directed by Ridley Scott and starring Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, and Denzel Washington, returns 24 years after the original film, following Lucius as he tries to restore Rome. Both films, over two and a half hours long, are anticipated contenders for awards season.
Fox 14 Your Morning News: Glicked Movie Weekend.
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Audit finds several deficiencies in Louisiana government financial reporting | Louisiana
SUMMARY: The Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s Office reported multiple financial deficiencies in the first quarter of fiscal 2025 across various agencies. The Louisiana Department of Health’s Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund mismanaged $855,606 in federal funds, while the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness approved over $19 million in improper reimbursements. Additionally, $2.5 million was reimbursed without documentation. Local agencies, including the city of Bogalusa, misused ARPA funds for employee bonuses totaling $468,125. Fraud also occurred in Mamou due to a business email compromise, resulting in a loss of $226,330, and Calcasieu Parish Waterworks District lost $481,439 due to misappropriation of payments.
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