Another court hearing takes place today regarding the controversial Common Core education standards. Council for a Better Louisiana President Barry Erwin says at issue today, is whether Governor Bobby Jindal violated his constitutional authority when he took steps to suspend the testing contracts that are tied to Common Core:
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Common Core supporters were victorious last week when a judge denied a request from 17 lawmakers to halt the implementation of the academic standards.

The upcoming CBS Television series “NCIS: New Orleans” will do some filming in Baton Rouge at the USS KIDD. USS KIDD Executive Director Alex Juan says the show was looking for a real naval battle ship and the KIDD was an ideal location. But Juan says you shouldn’t expect to recognize the ship in the episode…:
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The series premiere of “NCIS: New Orleans” is set for September 23rd.

Forty-five years ago today Hurricane Camille left a lasting legacy on the gulf coast. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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Police in Natchitoches say one man is dead and another injured after a small plane crashed around 11am Sunday. They say 81-year-old Jack McCain of Natchitoches was taken to a Shreveport hospital where he is in serious condition. 83-year-old Thaddeus Longlois died at the scene according to investigators. The FAA is investigating the incident.