Good news, kids – this year’s LEAP tests will be shorter!
Cut 6 (10) “…quality of result.”
State Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley says the English and math tests given to students in the third through eighth grade will take about 20-percent less time to complete.
The latest national survey of small business owners conducted by the NFIB finds that uncertainty on Main Street has reached an all-time high. NFIB State Director Leah Long says this survey reflects growing hesitation among small business owners to invest due to inflation and high financing costs.
Cut 10 (05) “…business owners.”
Inflation remains the top issue for 23% of owners, while labor quality and costs also pose significant problems.
Its Breast Cancer Awareness Month and breast cancer is one of the most common cancers found in women. Breast Medical Oncologist, Doctor Melanie Sheen, with Ochsner-MD Anderson Cancer Center in New Orleans says you may not be able to prevent breast cancer, but you can lower your risk…
Cut 9 (11) “…alcohol intake”
Sheen says women should begin yearly mammograms at age 40.
Starting next spring, the cost for a Mega Millions lottery ticket will increase from two to five dollars. Louisiana Lottery spokesperson Kim Chopin says this will lead to bigger jackpots and other prizes are up as well. Chopin says the smallest winning ticket will be ten dollars, twice the price of the ticket…
Cut 15 (05) “….you do win”
The odds of hitting the jackpot will be slightly improved, but they will still pale in comparison to being hit by lightning multiple times.