The state department of education says nearly 23-thousand recent public high school graduates enrolled in college in 2014, a six-percent increase from the prior year. Education Superintendent John White says the numbers are positive, but not surprising as they’ve raised expectations through more challenging standards…
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He says this year’s gains are fueled by an increase in low-income and minority students attending college.

New Orleans Senator JP Morrell has filed a series of bills that attempts to make the state’s film tax credit program more financially sustainable. His package of bills also attempt to help college grads gain entry into the movie and TV industry…
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Morrell’s legislation will be heard in the legislative session that begins April 13th.

The National Weather Service says there’s a slight chance we could severe weather in the Alexandria, Natchez and Monroe areas today. A cold front will push across the state this afternoon and into tonight.

In his first public comments in quite awhile, Saints Quarterback Drew Brees said that the Jimmy Graham trade shocked all of us. Brees also said he never paid attention to the trade rumors involving him and he hopes to retire as a Saint.

Ponchatoula-based Elmer’s Chocolates are a must-have for many Louisiana Easter Baskets this Sunday. Michelle Southern reports…
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