During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on hate crimes, Senator John Kennedy had some choice words for Maya Berry, the executive director of the Arab American Institute.
Kennedy ended his remarks by telling Berry to, quote, “hide your head in a bag,” which drew gasps from those in attendance.
LSU Alexandria sees a big surge in enrollment for the fall semester, growing by more than a third. Associate Vice Chancellor of Enrollment Shelly Gill says one factor is the growing popularity of online courses.
Cut 3 (09) “…percent of that is online.”
Gill says affordability has also played a key role in attracting more students.
Lafayette Police arrest a second 17-year-old for the double murder that took place at a barbershop during Labor Day Weekend. Sergeant Robin Green says Shylon Mouton and Jeffery Broussard, both of Lafayette, are facing two counts of first degree murder…
19-year-old Quincy Duhon Junior and 48-year-old Johnny Trailer Junior were fatally shot.
Lottery registration for the Louisiana Fortify Homes grant program is now open to those living in the coastal zone. Registration is open through Friday, and 300 will be chosen.
Beefed-up police presence at Covington High School due to a reported social media threat. The Covington Police Department says a juvenile has been taken into custody for questioning, and police will maintain a heavy presence at the school for the rest of the day as a precaution.