Governor John Bel Edwards says because of a 750-million dollar shortfall for next fiscal year’s budget, changes to the TOPS scholarship program as we know it are likely coming. The governor says in these tough budget times, many government services and programs will unfortunately suffer…
Edwards says the cost of TOPS is expected to rise as colleges and universities hike tuition costs.
The Louisiana Attorney General’s office is warning flood victims or those donating to charities that there are fraudulent people looking to make a quick buck. Spokesperson Ruth Wisher says they’re encouraging flood victims looking for home repair to get at least itemized, detailed bids from licensed contractors. She says if they are unlicensed that should be viewed as a red flag.
There’s another election coming up and early voting for the April election begins today. Michelle Southern reports…:
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A Shreveport bishop says he will camp out in a tent sealed off by a stone for three days in honor of the Easter holiday. Bishop Ricky Moore will lie on a blue cot for 36 hours as part of his church’s Easter celebration. Moore’s so-called resurrection will occur at 3 am Sunday. Moore will reportedly spend his time in the tent praying and fasting.