The state Department of Health and Hospitals says they will be testing beach water along the Louisiana coast to ensure that it’s safe. Michelle Southern reporting…
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The LSU baseball team looks to avoid elimination in the College World Series as they face TCU tonight. This is a rematch of Sunday’s opening round game that was won by the Horned Frogs 10-3. First pitch is scheduled for 7PM and you can watch on ESPN. The winner will advance to take on Vanderbilt tomorrow night.
Education Superintendent John White receives a positive job review from the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, despite a politically tough year. White received a score of 3.3 out of four, but pointed out in a tweet that he scored lower in kindergarten readiness. BESE president Chas Roemer says the state has taken steps to make sure pre-k education is more accessible…
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This is White’s highest score since taking over as the state’s top public school education leader.
Amite Police say a Roseland man is under arrest accused of killing his neighbor Wednesday. They say 39-year-old Jermaine Williams and 27-year-old Joshua Lee were having an argument when Williams pulled a gun and shot Lee five times. Williams also allegedly shot at Lee’s girlfriend. Williams is charged with second degree murder and attempted second degree murder. Authorities believe an ongoing feud between the men led to the incident.