After two shootings on LSU’s campus last weekend, Unity Field is closed for the remainder of the season and a student group that organized an unsanctioned event in that area is being held accountable. Interim LSU President Matt Lee…

Cut 6 (10) “…our existing policies.”

Two people were shot, and Assumption Parish Sheriff Leland Falcon was grazed by a bullet Thursday in Pierre Part. One victim, a neighbor of the suspect, was found wounded in a front yard when Falcon with a responding deputy arrived on scene on Bayou Drive. The sheriff confronted the suspect behind a house nearby and the suspect opened fire grazing the Sheriff. The suspect was then shot. Both the first victim and the suspect were transported to hospitals. Authorities say Sheriff Falcon is okay. State Police are investigating and say Falcon did not fire at the suspect.

As special legislative session to push back 2026 election schedules will begin next week. The Supreme Court considering the constitutionality of the creation of the state’s second majority Black congressional district. La Politics dot com Publisher Jeremy Alford notes that if the calendar is not altered, the state could be forced to use the current map for the 2026 election cycle even if the Supreme Court strikes it down.

Cut 9 (11)  “…maps is settled.”

The number of standardized tests high school sophomores must take is being reduced from 6 to 4 next school year. Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley says the two English and two math tests currently required are being consolidated into one each.

Cut 11 (08) “…making reductions there.”

Brumley says students must pass the English and math tests, and either the biology or the civics test to graduate.