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Feb 12 2025CRIME

Baton Rouge's Crime fighting Rise in 2024

On a Tuesday, officials from East Baton Rouge Parish, led by Edwards, announced new efforts to enhance public safety. The first move involves reactivating retired police officers for part-time work with their benefits This is the middle of a project the police have been doing for a

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Feb 12 2025CRIME

Gunfire at Garden Oaks: A Death in the Morning

In a quiet Beaufort morning, just before sunrise, a tranquil neighborhood was shattered by the sound of gunfire. A person was found lifeless, with a gunshot wound, at the Garden Oaks Apartments on Salem Road. The Beaufort Police Department quickly responded to the scene, arriving just after 6:30 am

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Feb 11 2025HEALTH

Why Doctors in ICUs Are Drowning in Data

The role of electronic health records (EHRs) in healthcare isn't always smooth sailing. For doctors in ICUs, managing these digital files can be a nightmare. The sheer volume of data is overwhelming. We're talking about vital signs, test results, medications, and notes—all getting piled onto the pa

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Feb 11 2025POLITICS

Tensions Rise as Hamas and Israel Spar Over Release Dates

The fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is under threat following disagreements over hostage releases. Hamas and Israel started finger-pointing with each other, claiming violations of the recent ceasefire deal. The deal, which has been in place for just three weeks, is feeling the strain as

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Feb 11 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Ke Huy Quan: From Action Hero to Real Estate Agent

In a surprising turn of events, Ke Huy Quan has stepped into a leading role after a long journey in Hollywood. This is a big deal because he has been in the industry for nearly 40 years. This time, he is not playing a sidekick or a secondary character. He is the main attraction. Quan's new film,

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Feb 11 2025LIFESTYLE

Columbia's New Food Hall: A Taste of Community

A new food hall, called Gather Cola, is set to make its debut in Columbia's BullStreet District. This isn't just about food. It's about creating a vibrant space where people can come together and enjoy a variety of local food vendors, shops, and entertainment options. The project

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Feb 11 2025HEALTH

Can AI Build Trust in Pill-Checking Machines?

Pill mistakes are a big deal. They can lead to serious health problems and cost the healthcare system a lot of money. To stop this, scientists made special machines that check pills automatically. These machines are a lot faster than human pharmacists checking. It is still unknown if pharmacists ful

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Feb 11 2025HEALTH

Bringing Healthy Living to the Countryside

In places where doctors are few and far between, a unique effort called Mobile Integrated Care for Childhood Obesity took off. It was all about helping families in rural areas who had a tough time keeping their kids healthy. This program wasn't just a one size fits all approach. Working closely with

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Feb 11 2025LIFESTYLE

Novo Coffee: A New Chapter Begins in Congress Park

In a surprising move, Novo Coffee bid adieu to its Highland location. The closure came about due to a sharp increase in rent. It had been a decade since they first opened in that spot. This was not the end of the road for Novo, though. They quickly found a new home in Congress Park. This 1, 200 squ

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Feb 11 2025EDUCATION

Unsung Heroes: Celebrating Migrant Women's Journeys Across Europe

Taking a closer look at how Europe remembers its migrant women, there are plenty of stories that need to be heard. They are the ones who have often been overlooked and underappreciated. The Register of Migrant Women Landmarks in Europe (RMWLE) is a big step in the right direction, showing us just ho

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