The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education approves a proposal that does not increase funding for public schools…:
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In the race for Troy Brown’s Senate seat in District 2, Warren Harang, a sugarcane farmer and Conservative Democrat, announced his campaign for the vacancy. Two state representatives, a school board president, a film executive and the director of the Louisiana High School Coaches Association are all looking at the race according to LaPolitics.com. A special election has been called for April 29th and qualifying begins a week from today.

Officials have released the name of the suspected intruder who was killed by a resident of the Baton Rouge home allegedly being robbed. Police believe 40-year-old Anthony Gordon forced his way into a house an confronted the homeowner when he was shot and killed. DA Hillar Moore says Louisiana law allows homeowners to use lethal force to defend themselves…:
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Baton Rouge Police say Gordon was armed with a gun when he tried to gain entry into the home.

It’s reported that LSU basketball coach Johnny Johns will be fired after the season is over. The Tigers play Mississippi State tonight in the SEC Tournament. Men’s hoops is 2-16 in conference this year.