The state Department of Education says Louisiana’s four-year high school graduation rate has increased for the fourth straight year. Superintendent John White 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…

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Louisiana’s four-year high school graduation rate was at a record high in 2014.

Republican US Senator David Vitter begins unveiling “Together, Louisiana Strong”, his plan on leading Louisiana into the future as governor. Vitter says he would immediately call a special legislative session to deal exclusively with the budget crisis, if elected. He says one of the key areas of focus in that session would be to protect and enhance the Transportation Trust Fund…

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Vitter calls his plan a blueprint for building a brighter future for all Louisianians.

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 says it’s a sad day for the small, tight-knit community…

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Services are scheduled for 1PM at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Loreauville.

A study commissioned by the Louisiana Film Entertainment Association found that movies made here created up to $4 billion dollars in economic output in 2013. HR&A Advisors Partner Shuprotim 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…

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Changes to the film tax credit program will be considered in the upcoming legislative session.