Despite a politically tough year, the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education gave State Superintendent of Education John White a positive job review. BESE president Chas Roemer says the board valued how White handled the controversy over Common Core

cut 13 (10) “communication”

White received a score of 3.3 out of four and it’s the highest score he’s received since taking over as the state’s top public school education leader.

The state Department of Health and Hospitals says they will be testing beach water along the Louisiana coast to ensure that it’s safe. DHH Beach Monitoring Program Director Ryan Farlow says they are collecting samples at 24 beach sites to determine the level of a disease causing waterborne bacteria that could make you sick…:

cut 10 (05) “stomach bug”

Farlow says going to our state’s beaches with friends and family is a great way to spend your time this summer, but it’s important to stay safe in the water while you’re out there.

Law enforcement could soon have a new tool to catch uninsured motorists. Legislation waiting to be signed by Governor Jindal will allow police cars to have equipment to take a snap shot of a person’s license plate. Pete Adams, executive director of the Louisiana District Attorneys Association, on how the pilot program will work…

cut 7 (12) “vehicles”

Adams says the photo of the license plate will only be used to catch uninsured motorists, track down stolen vehicles, and help authorities in emergency situations.

And senior left-hander Zac Person will start on the mound tonight when LSU takes on TCU in a College World Series elimination game.  First pitch is at seven and you an watch on ESPN.