The 43-day federal government shutdown could soon be over, as the House is back in session to debate the funding package passed by the Senate. As for who won the standoff, LSU political science professor Robert Hogan says Republicans clearly came out on top, saying Democrats got no concessions on health care that they demanded from the G-O-P.
Cut 11 (07) “…sometime in December.”
Two law enforcement officers and the suspect are injured in a shooting in Tangipahoa Parish early this morning. State Police say a Tangipahoa Parish sheriff’s deputy pulled a driver over on U.S. 51, but the driver sped off and led officers from several agencies on a pursuit. State Police Trooper Shelby Mayfield says shots were exchanged during the pursuit, and the suspect and two officers were injured.
Louisiana Kindergarten through third grade students are again showing improvement in reading proficiency. The Louisiana Department of Education released the fall results from the beginning of year literacy screener today showing 50 percent of K-3 students at grade level or higher. Deputy Education Superintendent Jenna Chaisson credits policy shifts and dedicated educators.
According to online Sportsbook, Bet Online, Nick Saban is the favorite to be the next head coach at LSU. His odds are two to one. Josh Barton with Bet Online says when they first started taking bets on who will be the next head coach at LSU, Saban was a longshot with odds of 75 to 1….