The personal finance website, WalletHub, ranks Louisiana number one for bullying problems in public schools. The number of high school students involved in fights, cyberbullying and suicide attempts contributed to the high ranking. Louisiana Department of Education spokesperson Sydni Dunn says a recent law passed requires every school employee who comes in contact with a student to get trained on recognizing bullying behaviors…
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Dunn says the number of cases of bullying reported to the Department of Education has declined since the 2011-12 school year.

Mandeville Police are hoping to arrest the persons responsible for spray painting swastikas and other Nazi symbols on a synagogue. Police Chief Gerald Sticker says he’s working with the F-B-I and other agencies…
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Sticker says at this time, there’s no direct threats to the congregation.

The Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday starts today, but don’t expect the usual savings. Matt Doyle has more.
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Football season is in full swing with LSU, Louisiana Tech and the Saints playing their first home games this weekend. Market research analyst Eric Rosenstrauch says when it comes to tailgating or home viewing parties, the the food that’s served is becoming more sophisticated…
cut 5 (08) “…before college games”