KRVS Local

There are currently over one hundred million people on welfare in 2012. It may be harder for these Americans to obtain welfare as 23 states have, or are considering a requirement for recipients to take drug tests before receiving any government assistance. Louisiana State Representative Sherman Mack proposed the bill making Louisiana one of those 23 states.

“Bullying” is defined as “unwanted, aggressive behavior among school aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance.” Statistics show that 1 out of 4 teens have been bullied and as many as 160,000 students stay home at a given day because of fear of being bullied. The victim may be targeted because of appearance, their nationality, or even their sexual orientation. Bullying can also take a psychological toll on anyone involved.

A sampling of modern and traditional classical music.Interview with John Slaughter, photographer for new book "Grand Coteau" and community calendar.