The state Department of Education says the percentage of high schools in Louisiana who have received an “A” grade under the state’s accountability system have increased from 10-percent last year to 23-percent this year. Education Superintendent John White says higher graduation rates and ACT scores led to 73-percent of high schools receiving at least a “C”…
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White says the state plans to raise the bar on standards over the next ten years.

A new survey on the governor’s race shows Democrat John Bel Edwards leading Republican David Vitter by a 52 to 40-percent margin. Political analyst Clancy Dubos says there is little time for Vitter to turn things around…
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The survey was conducted by Anzalone Liszt Grove Research on behalf of the anti-Vitter Gumbo PAC.

Three major national political forecasters now say a win for Republicans in this gubernatorial election is not as certain as it once was. Some classify the race as a “toss-up” or a downgrade from “Likely Republican” to “Leans Republican.” Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Democrat John Bel Edwards tends to be painted in a more positive light in the media which is what political forecasters see…
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Fans are scrambling to get tickets for the top 10 matchup next weekend between LSU and Alabama. But Cameron Papp with Stub Hub says tickets for the November 7th showdown are not as pricey as previous LSU-Alabama games in 2013 and 2011…
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He says the cheapest ticket available for the November 7th game is 195-dollars.