Republican US Senator David Vitter begins to unveil his plan on leading Louisiana into the future as governor. Eric Gill reports…
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The state Department of Education says Louisiana’s four-year high school graduation rate was at a record high in 2014 and increased for the fourth straight year. Scott Carwile reports…:
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The Louisiana Film Entertainment Association says a study they commissioned found that movies made here created up to $4 billion dollars in economic output in 2013. Michelle Southern reports…:
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Funeral services will be held today for Loreauvile Mayor Albert Broussard. Broussard was killed in a car crash Friday night. New Iberia State Representative Taylor Barras (BAR-ra) says it’s a sad day for the small, tight-knit community…
cut 4 (10) “the village forward”
Services are scheduled for 1PM at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Loreauville. Broussard is survived by his fiancee, a son, and two daughters. Barras says Broussard loved Loreauville and loved serving his community…
Broussard served as Alderman for 24 years and was serving his third term as mayor at the time of his death. He was also a 1st Lieutenant in the Louisiana National Guard. Barras says Broussard’s death is a loss that will be felt beyond Loreauville…
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Republican US Senator David Vitter begins to unveil his plan on leading Louisiana into the future as governor. Vitter calls the plan “Together, Louisiana Strong”. He has released the first two chapters; one dealing with staying in touch with Louisiana citizens while governor and the second focusing on stabilizing the budget through spending and tax reform…
Vitter says he would immediately call a special legislative session to deal exclusively with the budget crisis, if elected. Two big concerns among residents are roads and education. He says specific chapters on each will be released in the coming weeks. Vitter says one of the key areas of focus in that special session would be to protect and enhance the Transportation Trust Fund…
Cut 8 (05) “roads and bridges”
Vitter calls this a blueprint for building a brighter future for all Louisianians. You can get more information at DavidVitter-dot-com. Vitter’s education plan includes getting Louisiana out of Common Core and enhancing technical and skills training for high school students…
Cut 9 (09) “a four-year degree”
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The state Department of Education says Louisiana’s four-year high school graduation rate was at a record high in 2014 and increased for the fourth straight year. Superintendent John White says about 75% of students who entered 9th grade, graduated in 2014 which is a 1.1% increase over the prior year…:
White says this increase is a great sign for our state and a true testament to the hard work and devotion of teachers, principals and families. He says in the class of 2014, nearly 1600 more students graduated than did in the class of 2013 and nearly 3,440 more students than in 2011…:
White says of the nearly 1600 additional students graduating in 2014, more than 1200 are of a minority racial group and more than 1230 are from low income homes…:
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The Louisiana Film Entertainment Association says a study they commissioned found that movies made here created up to $4 billion dollars in economic output in 2013. HR&A Advisors Partner Shuprotim Bhaumik (Shoe-pro-teem Bah-Mick) says over 33,000 jobs and over $1.2 billion in personal income can be attributed to the state’s film tax credits. He also says the movie industry attracts tourists…:
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Bhaumik says based on a survey of nearly 1400 recent visitors to Louisiana, 14.5% said they were spurred to visit Louisiana because of a television show or movie that was filmed here…:
Changes to the state’s film tax credit program have already been proposed for the upcoming legislative session. Those include capping the program and making administrative changes to help prevent fraud. LFEA executive director David Tatman says the economic impact of the incentives are felt throughout the entire state of Louisiana…:
Cut 15 (10) “healthy industry”
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LSU’s Austin Bain has been named SEC Co-Freshman of the week. Bain was outstanding out of the pen on Saturday as he pitched 6.2 shutout innings, allowing just three hits and a career-high nine strikeouts in a win over Alabama. Coach Paul Mainieri has announced Bain will start Sunday’s game against Auburn and the former Dutchtown star is looking forward to the opportunity…
LSU hosts UNO tonight. Senior catcher Kade Scivicque likes the qualities that Bain brings to the mound….
Bain will take Jake Godfrey’s spot in the weekend rotation. The freshman from Illinois has struggled in his last two outings and Mainieri plans to start him on Wednesday against Northwestern State. Mainieri says Godfrey is having trouble locating his breaking ball in the strike zone and opposing hitters are sitting on his fastball
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The Pelicans, who are fighting to get into the NBA Playoffs, will host Golden State tonight. The Warriors have the best record in the NBA and they are led by MVP candidate Stephen Curry. Pelicans guard Norris Cole on trying to slow down Curry
New Orleans has lost 11 straight games to Golden State. The Pels enter tonight’s action a half game back of Oklahoma City for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference. Coach Monty Williams has told his team not to worry about O-K-C…