Senator Bill Cassidy says while it’s going to be a challenge, Republicans have a chance to retain control of the Senate. He says there are quality Republican incumbents on the November ballot who could help the GOP keep control of Congress’ upper house.
Cut 6 (15) “…with great integrity.”
As for the House – based on opinion polls nationwide, Democrats are widely expected to win back control of that chamber, despite Republican efforts to redraw district lines in their favor.
Since 2019, Louisiana ranks number-one in the country in growth in qualifying scores in the Advanced Placement Exams. According to data released by the College Board, Louisiana’s AP scores improved at more than twice the national growth rate in that time span and is now just two points off the national average.
Louisiana Tech University president Jim Henderson announced he will be retiring at the end of December. In his three years at Tech, Henderson helped welcome record-breaking freshman classes and guided the university to the highest retention rate in the UL system. He says health concerns are the reason for his retirement.
Cut 14 (08) “…decide what’s next.”
This Saturday, a special black-bellied whistling duck season begins. It will run through October 11th. Wildlife and Fisheries Assistant Secretary Tommy Tuma says they have grown into a significant agriculture and residential nuisance – damaging rice fields, their persistent loud whistling noises being unpleasant to listen to, and competing with native wood ducks for nesting places.