Several parents went before the House Health and Welfare Committee to express their opposition to face coverings in the classroom for their children. Natchitoches Representative Kenny Cox asked one mother if it’s worth putting her child or another child’s life in danger by removing face masks in schools…
cut 14 (11) “…alright alright”
BESE is expected to discuss this issue at its full board meeting tomorrow.

STEM and healthcare students who are close to receiving a degree may be eligible to receive a Completers Grant from the Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance. LOSFA Director of Scholarships and Grants Deborah (Deb-or-uh) Paul says if you’re in one of those programs and have 30 or fewer hours left in your degree, you could get some extra financial help.
Cut 10 (11) “…graduation.”
To be eligible you must complete a FAFSA application.

An assistant DA in Lafayette Parish finds himself on the other side of the law after being arrested a week later for leaving the scene of a False River boating incident that injured three juveniles
Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”