16:30 08-15-14

In a hearing today, Judge Tim Kelly denies a request for a temporary injunction from a group of lawmakers against Common Core. That ruling means schools can use Common Core standards in writing, math and reading that have been in place over the last four years. …:
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That’s Council For a Better Louisiana President Barry Irwin says an assessment test is still not in place, but this is a good first step.

The LDWF Enforcement Division have arrested a St. Amant (SAN a maw) man in connection with a boating hit and run on the Amite River Diversion Canal in Livingston Parish. Thirty-two year old Thomas Amorello was booked on felony hit and run, negligent injury and reckless operation of a vessel.

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The numbers are from the Federal Elections Commission, and G-O-P U.S. Senate candidate Bill Cassidy has more on-hand cash for his campaign than Incumbent Democratic Senator Mary Landrieu. Cassidy has 5-point-six million; Landrieu has 5-point-5 million. U-L-L Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says the money keeps coming in…:
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Between candidates and third party groups, the total amount could reach $25 million dollars.

It’s a step toward reducing traffic delays and accidents on roadways. LSU is conducting research on a new kind of car that will communicate with other vehicles through a Wi-Fi like network to give information to drivers…:
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That’s LSU Engineering Professor Sherif (sha-REEF) Ishak (EYE shack).