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President Trump unveils $12B aid package for farmers amid trade dispute President Donald Trump is set to announce a $12 billion aid package for farmers, following challenges in selling crops due to his trade policies. The package, to be revealed during a White House roundtable, includes $11 billion for the USDAs Farmer Bridge Assistance program, benefiting row crop farmers, particularly soybean and sorghum growers. The remaining funds will support other crop producers, aiming to stabilize the agricultural sector amid economic pressures.

Louisianas New Surgeon General: Doctor Evelyn Griffin, a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist with over fifteen years of experience, has been appointed as the new Surgeon General by Governor Jeff Landry. Known for her expertise in robotic surgery and service on the Advisory Panel for Immunization Practices, Griffins selection is praised for her leadership in maternal health and commitment to strengthening the doctor-patient relationship.

Cybersecurity for Small Businesses: A Must-Know Guide - Kelsie Moak, COO at Gulf South Technology Solutions, emphasizes the importance of cybersecurity for small businesses. She advises implementing basic, cost-effective measures such as multi-factor authentication, software updates, and strong passphrases. Employee training and regular data backups are also crucial. Moak stresses the need for proper configuration of built-in security tools and leadership involvement in cybersecurity strategies.

Following a massive chemical spill in Louisiana, a state contractor rescued dozens of oil-covered animals, with seventy-four live wild animals recovered. Fifty-nine were oiled, and eight were deceased. The true impact on wildlife, especially aquatic species, is likely more significant and long-term than currently documented. Twenty-nine animals have been rehabilitated and released, but concerns remain for threatened species and the long-term effects on the ecosystem.

Tragic hit-and-run in Baton Rouge: 30-year-old bicyclist killed, driver and passenger flee scene; police seek witnesses and vehicle information.

Louisianas New Surgeon General: Doctor Evelyn Griffin, a Board-Certified OBGYN with 15 Years of Experience, Appointed by Governor Jeff Landry

A tragic car accident in Zachary claims the life of Calvin Turner, 45. Turner, not wearing a seatbelt, failed to yield at an intersection, colliding with a van on U.S. Highway Sixty-One. He was transported to a hospital and later died. No impairment suspected. Community mourns, reminding us of road safetys importance.

Lake Charles man, Gerson A. Espinal, arrested for first-degree rape and sexual battery of a child under thirteen. Family member, Carla M. Artiaga, charged for failing to report the incident. Both held at Calcasieu Correctional Center with bonds set at $500,000 and $100,000 respectively. Investigation began after student disclosed abuse at local elementary school.