Louisiana’s average ACT Composite score has fallen for a third straight year to 18.7. The score is also an all-time low since the state granted all students access to the test in 2013. Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley says the state will work with schools to review and potentially realign curriculum to make sure students are prepared to take the ACT…
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The Super Bowl set to be held in New Orleans in 2024 will be pushed back to 2025, because the 2024 date would conflict with Mardi Gras. Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation CEO Jay Cicero says combining the two events is just not feasible…
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Legislation allowing school nurses to administer medical marijuana to students is halfway to final passage after clearing the House. Matt Doyle has the story.
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A Louisiana football legend has died from COVID-19. Former Louisiana Tech star and Pro Football Hall of Famer Fred Dean has died at the age of 68. Dean was an outstanding pass rusher for the Bulldogs from 1971 to 1974 after graduating from Ruston High. He went on to play for 12 years in the NFL, winning two Super Bowls with the 49ers in 1981 and 1984.