Louisiana has received a 70-million dollar grant that the state department of education says will help more students become strong readers. Deputy Superintendent of Education Jenna Chaisson says they will target the funds to support literacy efforts for students, teachers and schools most in need…

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Schools and school systems will have to apply for the grant money.

The number of students on the TOPS scholarship program has dropped for a third consecutive year. That’s according to a report from the Public Affairs Research Council. PAR President Steven Procopio says the drop coincides with a decline in the state’s population and fewer high school graduates eligible for the scholarship…

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To qualify for TOPS, a student must have a 2.5 GPA and score at least a 20 on the ACT.

September is Suicide Prevention Month and professionals, survivors, and advocates are sharing resources. Colleen Crain has more.

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The search for a 10-year-old girl in Webster Parish has a happy ending as Peyton Saintignan was found asleep in a wooded area last night after an intensive search. State Police sent out a missing child advisory after the girl did not return home after going for a walk Sunday morning. Sheriff Jason Parker says thermal imaging-equipped drones helped find the child, who is fine, but was hungry.