The state Department of Education announces that a record number of high school seniors earned a score of 18 or higher on the ACT, which allows grads to attend college without needing to take remedial courses. Superintendent of Education John White says nearly 25,000 students earned a college going score, a 35-percent increase from 2012…

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African American students have seen the biggest ACT gains.

The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s office says three people are under arrest in connection with the escape of an accused murder suspect from the women’s prison in Avoyelles on July 11th. Lt. Tommy Carnline says Shemesha Bordley, Michael Jones, and Myra Hayes, all of Alexandria, face charges in connection with the escape of Melissa Hayes. Carnline says they aren’t releasing specific details related to the charges…

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Melissa Hayes was captured without incident in Marrero, Wednesday.

LSU Head Football Coach Les Miles seemed optimistic about the upcoming season during his talk at SEC Media Days today. Miles was asked about the three suspended players on the team, including quarterback Anthony Jennings. Miles says he anticipates they will return to the team…

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Miles says the Bayou Bengals will have to start the season coming out strong as they first face in-state rival McNeese State before traveling to Mississippi State and then hosting Auburn. The Media has picked LSU to finish third in the SEC West.