School and district performance scores indicate Louisiana schools are back at pre-pandemic levels Superintendent Dr. Cade Brumley made the announcement this morning and says the statewide performance score in 2019 was 77-point-1 and for 2022 the state has bounced back.
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He credits a collective focus on attendance and well-being and professional learning for teachers for the increase in scores.

Former President Donald Trump announced he will run for president again in 2024. Senator Bill Cassidy stopped short of saying he doesn’t approve, yet indicated the concerns of Americans is what’s most important…:
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Some political pundits speculate Trump’s message may be wearing thin with some GOP voters.

Flu season is hitting Louisiana early, and hard. State health officer Dr. Joseph Kanter says flu activity is twice the national average.
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Kanter says get your flu shot.

The first-of-its-kind collaboration, of Lake Charles musician Sean Ardoin and the Golden Band from Tigerland, earns a Grammy nomination. Brooke Thorington has more.
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