Today the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office and Jefferson County Department of Health announced the launch of "Project Child Safe," a collaborative campaign designed to promote responsible gun ownership and prevent accidental firearm incidents. This 90-day summer initiative will provide free gun locks and gun safety education to residents, helping to protect children and families by reducing the risk of firearms falling into unauthorized hands. | Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

Last Tuesday we caught female, L14-17 in Jefferson County, TX and brought her back to Louisiana, where she was released on White Lake WCA property. Sadly, she had lost her mate last summer but never made an attempt to return to LA, instead remaining on and near the territory she had occupied with her mate. Unfortunately, there were no other whooping cranes in the area so she had no chance of finding a new mate. The capture, transport, and release all went well and we are thrilled that on Tuesday