The state Department of Education announces 33% of students scored mastery on LEAP tests in 2017, which is the same as last year. Superintendent John White added these results keep showing that more must be done to close gaps between advantaged students and historically disadvantaged students, because it’s not shrinking…:
CUT 7 (09) “poor students”
45 percent of white students achieved mastery this year compared to 19 percent for black students.

A Vermilion Parish man is going to spend 45 days in federal prison and pay a $2500 fine for killing a whooping crane in 2014. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries spokesman Adam Einck says and $10,000 reward was offered for information when the protected bird was found shot, and multiple people stepped up:
Cut 10 (10) “his arrest”
The man is identified as 21-year-old Lane Thibodeaux.

Today candidates qualified for the open state treasurer seat. Former Republican Covington Representative John Schroder believes he can address the state’s spending problem…:
Cut 13 (12) “too much money”
The lone major Democrat, New Orleans attorney Derrick Edwards, says he’s running on a platform of transparency and accountability…:
Cut 15 (12) “politicians responsible”
Election Day is October 14.

The big story in national news today is that two Democratic congressmen have introduced an article of impeachment against President Donald Trump, alleging obstruction of justice. They are California Representative Brad Sherman, and Texas Representative Al Green.