Former President George W. Bush spoke at Warren Easton High School today to emphasize how far public education in New Orleans has come since Hurricane Katrina. In his speech, Bush said nine in 10 public school students in Crescent City now attend a charter school and praised hose efforts…
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Tropical Storm Erika continues to drop heavy rains as it travels through the Caribbean. State Climatologist Barry Keim says the current projected path of Erika has it making landfall in South Florida sometime Monday. First, the good news…
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That bad news is the cone of uncertainty for the storm now includes the Gulf.
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They are reporting it to be the largest cocaine seizure in the history of Plaquemines Parish: 200 pounds with an estimated street value of 18 million dollars. Plaquemines Parish Sheriff’s Office Commander Eric Becnel says -even though they have no arrests yet-this discovery will have a impact to reduce violent crimes…
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He says he appreciates the bond they have with the public, as an anonymous tip led to the discovery.

With some financial help from the Federal Communications Commission, Monroe-based CenturyLink has announced plans to bring high-speed internet to more than 24-thousand rural households and businesses in Louisiana. The company says construction is expected to begin early next year….
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That’s Centurylink Senior Vice-President John Jones.