This year’s public school third graders will be the first class that must demonstrate proficiency in reading to graduate to the fourth grade. Sean Richardson has the story.
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There were several legislative hearings at the state capitol yesterday and the focus was on the state’s high auto insurance rates. It’s possible we could see a special session early next year on insurance that will be filled with tort reform proposals.

As a result of a new law, we might see more mugshots released to the public. Shreveport Senator Alan Seabaugh authored a measure that repeals a law from 2022 that set parameters for what mugshots could be released. Seabaugh says the 2022 law had good intentions, but it became costly and time consuming for sheriff departments to determine which mugshots could be released based on the 2022 law that sought to restrict the release of mugshots….
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The Humor & Harmony Weekend kicks off today, hosted by rapper Curtis Jackson, better known as 50 Cent, in downtown Shreveport. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says this festival is exactly what’s needed to bring tourists to Louisiana during the summer months.
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The Humor and Harmony is a four-day event that features musical performances, comedy shows, classic car shows, plus after parties.