Amite Representative and gubernatorial candidate John Bel Edwards says, if elected, he has no intention to keep John White in place as Education Superintendent. In a statement, Edwards said “John White will never be superintendent on my watch.” Edwards says White lacks the credentials set forth in law to be the Superintendent of Education…

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In a statement regarding Edwards’ comments, White says politics don’t belong in the classroom and cited the improvement of high school graduation rates and ACT scores during his tenure.

Governor Bobby Jindal has signed into law a new measure which gives domestic violence victims more housing protection. Baton Rouge Senator Sharon Weston Broome sponsored the bill and says this law will help prevent further victimization of those being abused…

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The law allows domestic violence victims to break their lease to leave an abusive situation.
Arnaudville’s Bayou Teche Brewing is releasing a new beer for the 4th of July holiday and donating proceeds to military families. President Karlos Knott says the brew, named 31 Stout, was created in honor of 31 United States service members who lost their lives in the force mission in Afghanistan.

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Knott says 31 Stout will be released on Independence Day at the brewery, where a band and party will follow for anyone who wants to attend.