Louisiana public schools received an overall letter grade of “B” from the state department of education. That’s based on a variety of factors including test and graduation data from the previous school year. State Superintendent of Education John White…

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Go to Louisiana-believes-dot-com to find out the letter grade of the public school your child attends.

On a six-to vote, the New Orleans city council votes to remove four Confederate monuments from their current location, including the one from Lee Circle. There were passionate arguments on both sides. Here’s the thoughts from one pro monument speaker…
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Mayor Mitch Landrieu says three of the monuments could be removed in a matter of days.

Former US Representative Charles Melancon will lead the state department of wildlife and fisheries. Melancon is joining Governor-elect John Bel Edwards’ new administration. Melancon says he wants to find a balance between private and commerical fisherman…
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Colonel Mike Edmonson also remains as the State Police Superintendent.

Court filings reveal LSU made alterations to a contract after it was signed by former LSU defensive coordinator John Chavis. Chavis is suing the school for defamation and claims he does not owe the university any money for leaving for Texas A-and-M.

And a judge in central Louisiana has denied a bond reduction request for a Marksville deputy marshal, who has been charged in the murder of a six-year-old boy. Derrick Stafford remains in jail on a one-million dollar bond. His family says race is playing a role in the prosecution against him.