Despite a budget that calls for deep cuts to higher ed, the Louisiana Community and Technical College System will not raise tuition or fees for the 2018-19 school year, continuing a two-year trend of keeping costs stable for students. LCTCS President Monty Sullivan says the state cannot continue to place the cost of education on the backs of students.
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Sullivan says more people educated and skilled, means more people working and contributing to the economy.

The St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s office has arrested three people for their role in a fatal hit-and-run that killed 43-year-old Leslie Matthews on Monday in Amelia. Deputies believe 40-year-old Kristie Blancard of Berwick hit Matthews and left the scene. Authorities say 47-year-old Johnny Giroir and 44-year-old Loe Vining had knowledge of the crash and helped Blanchard.

US Attorney David Joseph of the Western District of Louisiana has added a special prosecutor to handle violent crime cases in the Monroe area…
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Joseph says they are looking to prosecute those who are violating drug and gun laws in the hopes of reducing violent crime in the area.

Legislation approved in the regular session has created a new savings account program that resembles Louisiana START. Louisiana START allows families to begin saving for their child’s college education. Baton Rouge Representative Franklin Foil says there’s now Start K12, which allows families to save money for K-12 education expenses…
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For more information contact the state’s office of student financial assistance.