A House committee has approved a spending plan for the next fiscal year that fully funds TOPS by cutting other areas. Metairie Representative Cameron Henry says making sure tuition for TOPS scholarships are fully funded is a priority. But Governor Edwards says an across the board cut in other areas of the budget to get that accomplished is not a good idea…
Louisiana is the third most dangerous state for teen drivers, according to a new study from Carinsurance.com. Highway safety advocate, Col. Jim Champagne is not surprised because he says we give teen drivers too much freedom at an early age.
Baton Rouge Mayor Kip Holden has filed paperwork to run for Congress. Jeff Palermo has the story…
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office announces they have made an arrest in the May 3 kidnapping and sexual assault of a woman outside a casino. Police say 23-year-old Jovante Owens of Lake Charles kidnapped a woman outside of a casino and drove around in her car while sexually assaulting her. Owens is charged with first-degree rape and aggravated kidnapping.