There are plenty of high schoolers graduating this weekend and their parents have told Southern Media and Opinion Research they don’t want the TOPS scholarship program to change. Pollster Bernie Pinsonat says a recent study finds voters argue the legislators point that the program is unsustainable because rising tuition cause the amount of money the state spends each year on TOPS to rise…:
CUT 5 (07) “fund it”
He says the poll shows 64-percent of voters want TOPS to be left as is.

Safe Boating Week kicks off in Louisiana tomorrow. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says you can expect to see increased patrols and safe boating checks throughout the weekend. They stress the importance of using life jackets while boating as well as having a sober operator.

This summer will be huge at the box office for Hollywood South. Louisiana Entertainment Executive Director Chris Stelly says we’re is well represented on the little screen and the big screen this summer…:
CUT 8 (06) “have on record”
Among films shot here hitting the big screen this summer are New Orleans filmed “American Ultra” staring Kristen Stewart, “Selfless” with Ben Kingsley and “The Fantastic Four” which was made in Baton Rouge.

There’s a good chance you’ve seen termites swarming the street lights as it’s that time of year. Dr. Dennis Ring, entomologist with the LSU AgCenter, says the Formosan subterranean termites are attracted to lights and swarm from dusk through early morning. He says this is the most destructive insect in the state of Louisiana…:
CUT 12 (08) “to the light”
Ring suggests homeowners call at least three professional pest management companies to come out and draw a diagram to tell you exactly what they are going to do to protect your structure from termites.