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988 ON THE BACK OF STUDENT IDS IS NOW A STATEWIDE REQUIREMENT Teen suicide is a statewide issue in Louisiana. According to the Department of Health, it’s the 14th leading cause of death in the state, and the third leading cause of death for ages 10-34. A new law is now going into effect this year that requires the 988 suicide prevention hotline number on the back of student IDs. An NIH study showed females presented a higher risk of suicide attempts compared to boys, with specific risk factors including eating disorders, PTSD, bipolar disorder, depression and previous abortions. ■ ldh.la.gov
GPS HOSPITALITY AWARDS OVER $235,000 IN BURGER KING FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS Recently, GPS Hospitality announced 10 Burger King Foundation Scholarship recipients from Baton Rouge and surrounding cities. GPS Hospitality, the third-largest Burger King franchisee, announced it had awarded Burger King Foundation scholarships to 235 students. The winners were chosen from communities where GPS’ restaurants are located. The 2024 Burger King Foundation Scholarship recipients in Baton Rouge and surrounding cities include: Makeia Briggs, Baton Rouge; William Busenlener, Baton Rouge; Amari Ellis, Baton Rouge; Jamaria Fisher, Baton Rouge; Anyla Jones, Baton Rouge; Kelsey Lewis, Baton Rouge; Braylon Thomas-Wilson, White Castle; Keely Parker, Brusly; Layla Summers, Hammond; and Lamar Bolden Jr, Gonzales. ■ gpshospitality.com
ST GEORGE FIRE DEPT “WITH LOVE, COMMUNITY ESSENTIALS MARKET” RIBBON CUTTING St. George Fire Department, in partnership withThe Safety Place - Safety & Injury Prevention, and Louisiana Firefighters Foundation, hosted a ribbon cutting for the new “With Love, Community Essentials Market.” This market will create opportunities to empower, exchange and embrace gently-loved items. Caregivers can “shop” for items such as child clothing, baby gear, home cleaning kits, family dinner bags, diapers and wipes, period products, toys, and a variety of other essential items. Initial Market operating hours will be twice a month, select community events, and special holiday dates. Donations will only be collected on open Market dates, which can be found at the aforementioned Facebook pages. ■ stgeorgefire.com
Photo Credit: LSU This is the second straight year that an LSU athlete has claimed the SEC Male Athlete of the Year award. This year, Heisman Trophy quarterback Jayden Daniels was named the 2023- 2024 Roy F. Kramer SEC Male Athlete of the Year by a vote of the league’s athletic directors. Daniels now joins Joe Burrow, Susan Jackson, Xavier Carter, Seimone Augustus, Walter Davis, and Shaquille O’Neal as past LSU winners of the award. The 2023 Heisman Trophy winner, Jayden Daniels is the only player in FBS history to rush for 200 yards and pass for 350 yards in a game (vs. Florida), setting the SEC mark for total offense with 606 total yards (234 rush,372 pass) in the win over the Gators. ■ lsusports.net JAYDEN DANIELS NAMED ROY F. KRAMER SEC MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
10 AUGUST 2024 | BRPARENTS.COM
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