A former Monroe choir teacher is facing additional charges after allegations surfaced he was involved in inappropriate relationships with students. 25-year-old Christian Amos allegedly gave pot to students and possibly enticing them to have sex with him. BESE Representative Gary Jones says these acts Amos is accused of are outrageous.

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Amos resigned as the Neville High School choir director in January without explanation.

Nearly 300 airmen in the Louisiana National Guard are deploying to Europe, and a farewell ceremony is being held in their honor on Saturday in New Orleans. Maj. Jesse Hasenkampf says the airmen will participate in critical training missions during the 90 day deployment.

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He says demonstrating the United States’ commitment to NATO is a national priority.

The mild winter has led to an uptick in Louisiana’s mosquito population. LSU entomology professor Dr. Kristen Healy says the warmer the temperature, the faster mosquitoes tend to develop. She recommends reducing standing water in your backyard.

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She also advises people to wear EPA approved mosquito repellant.

Over one thousand archers from 45 Louisiana schools will compete in the 2017 Archery in Louisiana Schools State Tournament today in Shreveport. Jan McGovern with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says the ALAS program teaches archery skills to kids in 3rd to 12th grade and gives students a lifelong skill and allows them to participate in a team sport.

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The students will compete for a 20-thousand dollar scholarship.