The U.S. Department of Education sent a letter to public schools informing them they are required to allow transgendered students to use the restroom that is consistent with their gender identity, or risk losing federal funding. Alto Congressman Ralph Abraham says this is another example of President Obama’s executive overreach. He says this is somewhat of a form of extortion:
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Matthew Patterson with Equality Louisiana says this is a big step forward for public school policies. He says transgender kids are at a bigger risk of many mental health issues…:
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The state Department of Education says they will provide assistance to Louisiana’s school districts in addressing the needs of their students.

A Pineville man has been arrested after he allegedly went door to door soliciting money he claimed was for a sick child with cancer. Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesman Lt. Tommy Carnline says residents reported the suspicious activity and authorities began investigating 48-year-old Charles Lowery, acting on the complaints…:

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He says Lowery was arrested for swindling because he didn’t have a sick child.

17-year-old girl Azariya McClendon is getting to diplomas. An Associates Degree from Bossier Parish Community College and a diploma from Ringgold High School. She says she was able to do this through the Accelerated Curriculum of Excellence program at her school:

CUT 5 (10) “for everything”