The elementary school teacher who was arrested after speaking out against the Vermilion Parish superintendent’s raise has released a video statement. Deyshia Hargrave says by being asked to leave, the school board is attempting to silence an issue that effects the entire community…:
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On his monthly call-in radio show Wednesday, Governor John Bel Edwards said he did not see that Hargrave did or said anything that warranted that type of action against her.

Steve Ensminger has been named Matt Canada’s replacement as LSU offensive coordinator. The Baton Rouge Advocate obtained the separation agreement between LSU and Canada which state’s the former OC’s $1.7 million dollar settlement would be voided of he interferes with the football program. In other Tiger news, Derrius Guice announced today he’d be entering the NFL Draft.

US Senator John Kennedy says he’s considering a run for governor in 2019, as the GOP in Louisiana hopes to keep Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards from the post for a second term. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says this is a very conservative state, so you can expect plenty of Republican candidates to line up for next year’s election…:
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Other Republican names that have been mentioned include US Congressman Ralph Abraham, House Majority Whip Steve Scalise and Attorney General Jeff Landry.

A woman in Ouachita Parish has died as the result of a pit bull mauling. Sheriff’s Office spokesman Glen Springfield says EMS tried to save the severely injured woman, but there was nothing they could do…:
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The incident happened at a West Monroe area pet boarding facility.