This afternoon Governor Edwards announced that some juvenile prisoners will be moved to Angola, due to multiple escapes at the Bridge City Center for Youth. The juveniles will be housed in a “secure, independent housing unit” once used as a reception center at Angola.

Lafayette prosecutor Holden Hoggatt announces he will challenge Third District Louisiana Congressman Clay Higgins. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Due to inflation more people are counting their pennies to make back-to-school purchases. Katherine Cullen, with the National Retail Federation says some are even starting early and many are forgoing vacations because back-to-school purchases are a necessity.

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Louisiana ranks at the top for the most to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, also known as FAFSA, for the Class of ‘22. Chief Operating Officer for the Louisiana Department of Education Ken Bradford says 67-percent of high school seniors completed their FAFSA application. And he’s already encouraging the next round of seniors.

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According to National College Access Network 84% of high school seniors who complete a FAFSA are more likely to enroll in post-secondary education.