A bill filed for the upcoming legislative session would require high school juniors and seniors to complete a Financial Literacy course to graduate from high school and qualify for TOPS. The author of House Bill 103, Hammond Representative Nicholas Muscarello says he has received positive feedback and believes this will move students in the right direction.
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The current curriculum requires students to complete at least four mathematics credits.
Baton Rouge Police say 45-year-old Derrick Perkins will face more charges for his connection with disposing of the body of Georgia business executive Nathan Millard – found wrapped in a rug in North Baton Rouge on March 6th. BRPD Sgt L’Jean McKneely says investigators have learned more about Perkins’s involvement.
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Perkins also faces charges of simple criminal damage to property and failure to seek assistance.
Neuty the Nutria is safe to live with its Jefferson Parish owners – for now as a decision with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has been finalized. L-D-W-F spokesperson Ed Pratt says the couple will be able to keep the animal under special conditions…
Neuty has been living with his family for more than two years.
The LSU women’s basketball team advances to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2014. Angel Reese was dominant as she had 25 points and 24 rebounds and the Lady Tigers held Michigan to a season-low for points in a 66-42. Reese on the team’s defensive performance…
LSU will head to Greenville, South Carolina where they’ll play second-seeded Utah on Friday.