A close call for the sheriff of Assumption Parish, as he’s shot by a shooting suspect he was confronting. Sheriff’s spokesman Lonny Cavalier says Sheriff Leland Falcon was close to the scene when the call for assistance came down, so he responded and encountered the suspect.
Sheriff Falcon was treated and released. State Police says the man who shot at the sheriff was shot by a responding deputy and is in critical condition.
In response to two shootings on LSU’s campus last weekend, Unity Field near the intersection of Highland Road and South Stadium Drive is closed for the remainder of the football season. Officials say two recent shootings have been linked to that tailgating spot. Interim LSU President Matt Lee says disciplinary action could be taken against a student organization that attempted to hold an unsanctioned event in that area last Saturday, which led to a huge crowd…
Cut 29 (10) “…our existing policies.”
The number of standardized tests high school sophomores must take is being reduced from 6 to 4 next school year. Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley says the two English and two math tests currently required are being consolidated into one each.
Cut 11 (08) “…making reductions there.”
Brumley says students must pass the English and math tests, and either the biology or the civics test to graduate.
With its famous namesake on hand, Southeastern Louisiana University officially opens its new Robin Roberts Broadcast Media Center today. President Dr. William Wainwright says it includes a newsroom, a film studio and a multimedia studio, giving students experience in all facets of broadcasting.
Cut 3 (13) “…also digital media.”
Wainwright says Good Morning America’s Robin Roberts was a main catalyst behind the construction of the media center.