The Washington Parish Community is outraged today over the news about the mother and daughter who are accused of neglecting more than 40 animals at their home in Bogalusa for years. Humane Society of Louisiana Director Jeff Dorson says they took in more than 40 dogs and cats, a duck and a rabbit from the property and the vet bills are skyrocketting…:
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Dorson says they’re seeking donations from the community.

The State Department of Health and Hospitals announces a new online tool available to Louisiana residents that could help improve overall well-being. Secretary Kathy Kleibert says makemyhealth-dot-me contains resources and information designed to help Louisianians become more engaged in their health and health care…:
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The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education has approved the adoption of scoring levels which align with other states on the Common Core testing. Cut Scores determine a student’s skill level on the test as mastery, advanced, basic, approaching basic or unsatisfactory. State Superintendent of Education John White says cut scores allow them to release reports to schools and parents after announcing Monday Common Core test results that show just 22-40 percent of Louisiana students have “mastered” a certain skill they say is needed to move on to the next level.

LSU star running back Leonard Fournette is on the cover of this week’s national Sports Illustrated magazine. Jeff Palermo reports…:
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