With Mardi Gras parades beginning to roll, state health officials warn it’s the perfect opportunity for the flu virus to spread. Kevin Barnhart has more.
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The former longtime executive director of the national Delta Kapp Epsilon fraternity told the Advocate it was known for 30 years the LSU chapter had severe hazing problems and the university knew it too. Nine DKEs were arrested last week on hazing charges and LSU has placed multiple administrators on leave for failing to act properly after hearing rumors.

A record seven local governments now have a state-appointed administrator to handle their finances. State legislative auditor Daryl Purpera says the fiscal mess was so bad, these local entities usually welcome the help…
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Bogalusa and Sterlington are the latest towns to receive an administrator and Purpera says up to eight more muncipalities are also on the brink of getting one.

Higher Ed Commissioner Kim Hunter Reed said this week the cost to attend one of the state’s community colleges is too high for Louisiana residents, but the leader of the state’s community and technical college system, Monty Sullivan, says a degree from one of their institutions, usually allows a person to double their income compared to the state’s per capita income.
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