US Senator Mary Landrieu and Congressman Bill Cassidy have officially entered November’s Senate race. Michelle Southern reports…

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Eight candidates have qualified so far for the 6th Congressional District seat. Former governor Edwin Edwards is in. He feels this election will not be about political parties, but about principles and performance…

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Republicans Dan Claitor, Paul Dietzel and Garret Graves are among those who also qualified for the election.

State Education Superintendent John White says public schools are moving forward with Common Core education standards after a judge lifts the Jindal administration’s suspension of contracts for the tests tied to Common Core. White says it’s time that we focus on the welfare of the student…

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Despite the ruling, Commissioner of Administration Kristy Nichols is still concerned a legal contract is not in place to give out the exam known as PARCC.

A former LSU tight end has pleaded guilty to three counts of attempted second degree murder in a 2011 shooting at a truck stop casino in Port Allen. Demetri Robinson, a member of LSU’s 2003 National Championship team, shot a cashier and fired at two others after being asked to leave the establishment. Assistant District Attorney Tony Clayton says Robinson is facing a lengthy stay behind bars…

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The sentencing hearing is scheduled for November 5th.