According to the Kids Count Data Book, Louisiana ranks 49th in the country for overall child well-being. Director of Data and Research at Agenda for Children, Tereasa Falgoust, says the state dropped a spot in the rankings despite gains in education. She says Louisiana ranks 35th in education as reading scores improved thanks to high-dosage tutoring…
For the 20th time, the LSU baseball team is headed to the College World Series. The Tigers swept West Virginia in the Super Regional winning last night 12 to 5. LSU first baseman Jared Jones is one of two players who was on the 2023 national championship team. Jones understands what it will take to bring home an eighth national championship for the program…
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Game one will be Saturday against Arkansas, who swept its Super Regional series versus Tennessee.
AARP Louisiana is urging Governor Landry to veto a bill that would cap malpractice liability for nursing homes. Andrew Greenstein reports.
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A bill awaiting Governor Landry’s signature will essentially ban speed cameras in Louisiana. There have been past efforts but this version allows the cameras in school zones. Bill author Senator Stewart Cathey…
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One other exception was added by the House for the town of Opelousas.