Governor John Bel Edwards leaves today for an economic development mission in Europe, along with a delegation of Louisiana business and health sciences leaders. The Governor’s Deputy Chief of Staff, Eric Holl, says one of the first stops will be the internationally famous Paris Air Show…:
Cut 4 (09) “…in the world.’
In addition, Edwards will visit Hasselt, Belgium to meet with bioscience and health business leaders.

High school seniors unable to graduate because they didn’t score high enough on the LEAP tests now have an appeals process as an avenue to earn their diploma. BESE President Dr. Holly Boffy says appeals will be administered at the local school level…:
CUT 25 (11) “…employability.”
She says about 4-percent of seniors score too low on the LEAP, and an appeals process could reduce dropouts.

Omaha is ready to welcome thousands of LSU fans to their city for the College World Series. Jack Barrett, manager of Barrett’s Barleycorn Pub and Grill says there’s just something special about Tiger fans…
cut 12 (08) “….but the city”
LSU will take on Tennessee on Saturday night at 6 PM.

If you’re spending any time outside this weekend, be careful as heat index values of 110 degrees are possible. Also keep an eye on your pets if they spend some time outside. LSU School of Veterinary Medicine spokesperson Ginger Guttner says there are noticeable signs of heatstroke in pets…
cut 8 (13) “….your veterniarn”
Pet owners should avoid jogging or biking with their dogs during the midday hours.