Starting with next school year, it will no longer be a requirement for a high school senior to complete a form to see if they are eligible for federal aid to attend college. BESE President Ronnie Morris says they are making the change over concerns about privacy and the requirement is an additional burden on parents. He says schools will continue to assist students who do want to submit a FAFSA form…
cut 16 (12) “…for graduation”

A bill requiring convicted sex offenders to have a vasectomy has been filed for the regular session. New Orleans Representative Delisha Boyd says because Louisiana’s abortion ban does not allow exceptions for rape or incest, she feels the vasectomy requirement is needed.
Cut 7 (04) “…protecting women.”
The regular legislative session begins Monday. Boyd’s bill is among the more than 1,000 bills filed for the session.

Scattered thunderstorms are impacting the state this morning and there’s the potential for severe weather as the day goes on. LSU climatologist Barry Keim says a cold front is moving through the state and we’ll see cooler temperatures this weekend….
cut 5 (11) “….around 70”
Sunday looks like a nice day and don’t forget we spring forward on Sunday so set your clocks ahead one hour before you go to bed on Saturday.

Two Louisiana cities ended up on Southern Living Magazine’s list of Best Cities on the Rise. Covington came in at number 11 and at 22 it’s Lake Charles. Lake Charles has been in recovery mode since Hurricane Laura in 2020 but Mayor Nic Hunter says this ranking is confirmation the city is bouncing back in a big way….
cut 12 (10) “…visit Lake Charles”
This weekend in Lake Charles, it’s the boys basketball state championships starting today at noon.