Governor Bobby Jindal surveyed flooded areas in Northwest Louisiana from the Red River and provided an update on emergency response activities in flooded areas. He says during a fly over they saw livestock stranded and homes taking on water from the slowly rising river…:
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Officials expect the Red River to crest in Shreveport at 36.5 tomorrow and Jindal says high-water vehicles are on standby and they are preparing for the worst but hoping for the best.

The Common Core compromise bill is headed to Jindal’s desk. The measure received final legislative approval in the Senate on Friday with a 38-0 vote and no questions and no debate. Under the proposal, BESE will begin a comprehensive review of English and Math standards this summer and the process will also involve public meetings across the state. The next Governor could also reject any proposed changes.

Baton Rouge Food Blogger and lover of Louisiana cuisine, Jay Ducote, is competing on Season 11 of Food Network Star which premieres this Sunday. The hit reality competition show awards the winner with their own series on the Food Network. Ducote, who has also appeared on MasterChef and Cutthroat Kitchen, says being one of the 12 finalists on Food Network Star is a dream come true…:
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The premiere airs tomorrow at 8pm.

It looks like an LSU football gameday on campus today as college baseball lovers from UL-Lafayette and the Purple and Gold nation get ready for tonight’s super regional game at The Box. This weekend’s super regional has become one of the most sought after tickets in program history. First pitch is at 7pm. Tomorrow the game will either be at 5 or 6.