According to the National Report Card released today, Louisiana led the nation in largest increase in reading scores among fourth graders. It was only a two-percent increase as every state but two reported a decline in the percentage of fourth graders scoring basic or above in reading. Louisiana’s largest decline came in eighth grade math. Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley says trying to improve math scores has been problematic
cut 8 (12) “….conceptual skills”

It’s Red Beans and Rice Day across Louisiana. Co-owner of Cajun Country Rice Robbie Trahan says they are recognizing this day by donating red beans and rice to Second Harvest and the Greater Baton Rouge food bank…
cut 12 (11) “….50-thousand meals”

The suspected gunman in an early Friday morning shooting at a fraternity party just off the campus of Southern University has been arrested. Baton Rouge Police spokesperson Sgt L’Jean McKneely says Sunday afternoon 22-year-old Jaicedric (Jay-Cedric) Williams was arrested without incident at his home.
Cut 3 (12) “…history.”
Williams is not a student and seven of the eleven people injured during the mass shooting were hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries.

The State Police Gaming audit division says the first full month of sports wagering on college football games resulted in four-million dollars in revenues for the state. Gaming Control Board Chairman Ronnie Johns expects the number to grow when they get the October numbers next month…
cut 11 (12) “…National Hockey League’